How far is Crete, NE from Bellevue, NE?

The driving distance from Crete, NE to Bellevue, NE is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.1 miles (106.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
79.8 mi
01h 31m
Flight
66.06 mi
106.31 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.06 mi
Kilometers
106.31 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.8 mi
Kilometers
128.42 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellevue
Thu, Apr 23, 12:12 AM CDT
Return by in Crete
Thu, Apr 23, 1:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crete
2026-04-22T22:41
Arrive Bellevue
Thu, Apr 23, 12:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crete
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Waverly
NE

City in Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States of America

From Crete
40 mi
00h 45m
To Bellevue
39.8 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 24 mph S
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 18 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Crete and Bellevue.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Crete and Bellevue.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Avenue

    925 ft · 33 sec · Main Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 13th Street

    1667 ft · 45 sec · East 13th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Hawthorne Avenue

    1772 ft · 35 sec · Hawthorne Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto East Highway 33

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East Highway 33

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Highway 103

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Highway 103

  6. 6

    Continue on 154th Road

    6.4 mi · 8 min · 154th Road

  7. 7

    Continue on South 5th Street

    1268 ft · 25 sec · South 5th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on 154th Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 154th Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 154th Road

    37 m · 2 sec · 154th Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto 154th Road

    2135 ft · 31 sec · 154th Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right toward I 80 east

    1382 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    50.3 mi · 55 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NE 370: Papillion, Bellevue

    2686 ft · 51 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on NE 370 East: Papillion, Bellevue

    61 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Highway 370

    11.8 mi · 17 min · Highway 370

  16. 16

    Continue on Harlan Drive

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Harlan Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Galvin Road South

    2059 ft · 57 sec · Galvin Road South

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Mission Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Mission Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Main Street

    22 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Crete and Bellevue.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 east
50.6 mi · 63%
Highway 370
11.8 mi · 15%
154th Road
8.2 mi · 10%
Highway 103
3.66 mi · 5%
East Highway 33
1.6 mi · 2%
Harlan Drive
1.27 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 80 east

Merge slight left

50.3 mi · 00h 55m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.7 mi
66.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waverly
00h 45m from Crete
Leave By
3:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Crete and Sunny near Bellevue.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Crete to Bellevue?

The road trip is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Waverly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40 miles from Crete and 39.8 miles from Bellevue.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 66.1 miles (106.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 3:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.63 one way or $21.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Crete and Sunny near Bellevue.

Stop Ideas Near Waverly

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Waverly, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waverly.

RAIL

Lincoln

19 mi away
201 North 7th St.
RAIL

Omaha

62 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crete and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 66.06 mi (106.31 km).

Crete

#1 Crete

Town in Saline County, Nebraska, United States

Population6,875
Coordinates40.6277800, -96.9614200
Altitude412
CountryUnited States
Bellevue

#2 Bellevue

The most populous city in Sarpy County, Nebraska.

Population53,270
Coordinates41.1366700, -95.8908400
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Avenue (-96.961499, 40.627781)
End: Main Street (-95.890916, 41.13667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.82 gal
10.66 L · about $10.63
Round trip
$21.27
5.64 gal · 21.32 L
Estimated CO2
25.1 kg one way
Round trip: 50.1 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.63 $21.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.99 $23.99
Premium $4.65 $13.12 $26.25
Diesel $5.30 $14.96 $29.91

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

There is no time difference between Crete and Bellevue. The current time is 22:41:21.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.