How far is Bellevue, NE from Waverly, NE?
The driving distance from Bellevue, NE to Waverly, NE is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Sarpy County, Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bellevue and Waverly.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue and Waverly.
-
1
Start on Main Street
22 m · 4 sec · Main Street
-
2
Turn right onto East Mission Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · East Mission Avenue
-
3
Turn right onto Galvin Road South
126 m · 10 sec · Galvin Road South
-
4
Keep slight left to continue on Galvin Road South
1573 ft · 45 sec · Galvin Road South
-
5
Turn left onto Harlan Drive
1.3 mi · 3 min · Harlan Drive
-
6
Continue on Highway 370
12.1 mi · 17 min · Highway 370
-
7
Turn left onto I 80 West: Lincoln
2360 ft · 29 sec
-
8
Merge slight left
5.4 mi · 5 min
-
9
Take the exit slight right toward NE 31: Gretna, Louisville
1709 ft · 46 sec
-
10
Turn right onto South Highway 31
1281 ft · 24 sec · South Highway 31
-
11
Turn left onto Highway 6
7.4 mi · 9 min · Highway 6
-
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 6
36 m · 2 sec · Highway 6
-
13
Exit the roundabout onto Highway 6
8 mi · 10 min · Highway 6
-
14
Continue on US Highway 6
4.1 mi · 5 min · US Highway 6
-
15
Turn sharp right onto North 141st Street
671 ft · 20 sec · North 141st Street
-
16
Turn right onto Kenilworth Street
110 m · 16 sec · Kenilworth Street
-
17
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kenilworth Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellevue and Waverly.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Highway 370
Continue on Highway 370
12.1 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Bellevue and Sunny near Waverly.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bellevue to Waverly?
The road trip is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km) and usually takes 00h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Gretna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from Bellevue and 20.4 miles from Waverly.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.43 one way or $10.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bellevue and Sunny near Waverly.
Stop Ideas Near Gretna
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gretna.
Omaha
Lincoln
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bellevue and Waverly. Straight-line distance: 36.52 mi (58.77 km).
#1 Bellevue
The most populous city in Sarpy County, Nebraska.
| Population | 53,270 |
| Coordinates | 41.1366700, -95.8908400 |
| Altitude | 315 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waverly
City in Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States of America
| Population | 4,128 |
| Coordinates | 40.9175000, -96.5283400 |
| Altitude | 342 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waverly (-96.52834, 40.9175)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $5.43 | $10.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.12 | $12.25 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.70 | $13.40 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.64 | $15.28 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
Prices in Nebraska · Apr 23, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.