How far is Dakota City, NE from Bellevue, NE?

The driving distance from Dakota City, NE to Bellevue, NE is about 111.6 miles (179.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.5 miles (148.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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
111.61 mi
01h 45m
Flight
92.45 mi
148.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.45 mi
Kilometers
148.78 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.61 mi
Kilometers
179.62 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellevue
Sat, Apr 18, 6:15 AM CDT
Return by in Dakota City
Sat, Apr 18, 8:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dakota City
2026-04-18T04:29
Arrive Bellevue
Sat, Apr 18, 6:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dakota City
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
Arizona
NE

Arizona is an unincorporated community in Burt County, Nebraska, in the United States.

From Dakota City
54.9 mi
00h 52m
To Bellevue
56.7 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Saturday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 25 mph NW
Destination
55°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dakota City and Bellevue.

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway Street

    28 m · 12 sec · Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Broadway Street

    526 ft · 17 sec · Broadway Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left

    119 m · 8 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on North 14th Street

    2399 ft · 48 sec · North 14th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on IBP Avenue

    2759 ft · 55 sec · IBP Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Dakota Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Dakota Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 129 East, US 20 East, US 75 North: Iowa

    2008 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 29 South: Council Bluffs, Sioux Gateway Airport

    93.4 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    8.2 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CR H10: Bellevue

    1818 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Bunge Avenue

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Bunge Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Bellevue Bridge

    1015 ft · 25 sec · Bellevue Bridge

  14. 14

    Continue on East Mission Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · East Mission Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Main Street

    22 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dakota City 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
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 29 South
102 mi · 91%
Bunge Avenue
2.88 mi · 3%
I 129 East
1.71 mi · 2%
Dakota Avenue
1.24 mi · 1%
East Mission Avenue
0.64 mi · 1%
IBP Avenue
0.52 mi
Longest Stretch

I 29 South

Take the exit slight right toward I 29 South: Council Bluffs, Sioux Gateway Airport

93.4 mi · 01h 42m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.1 mi
92.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arizona
00h 52m from Dakota City
Leave By
2:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers leaving Dakota City and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny near Bellevue.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dakota City to Bellevue?

The road trip is about 111.6 miles (179.6 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Arizona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.9 miles from Dakota City and 56.7 miles from Bellevue.

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

The direct path is about 92.5 miles (148.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 2:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.86 one way or $29.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Dakota City and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny near Bellevue.

Stop Ideas Near Arizona

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Arizona, 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 Arizona.

RAIL

Omaha

65 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dakota City and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 92.45 mi (148.78 km).

Dakota City

#1 Dakota City

Dakota City is a city located in Dakota County, Nebraska, United States.

Population1,859
Coordinates42.4155500, -96.4183600
Altitude336
CountryUnited States
Bellevue

#2 Bellevue

The most populous city in Sarpy County, Nebraska.

Population53,270
Coordinates41.1366700, -95.8908400
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Start: North 16th Street (-96.418695, 42.415555)
End: Main Street (-95.890916, 41.13667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 180 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.94 gal
14.91 L · about $14.86
Round trip
$29.72
7.88 gal · 29.82 L
Estimated CO2
35 kg one way
Round trip: 70 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.86 $29.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.76 $33.51
Premium $4.65 $18.34 $36.67
Diesel $5.30 $20.90 $41.80

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Dakota City and Bellevue. The current time is 04:29:35.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.