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

The driving distance from David City, NE to Bellevue, NE is about 76.2 miles (122.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.9 miles (104.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
76.27 mi
01h 28m
Flight
64.93 mi
104.49 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from David City.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.93 mi
Kilometers
104.49 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.27 mi
Kilometers
122.74 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellevue
Sun, Apr 19, 1:03 AM CDT
Return by in David City
Sun, Apr 19, 2:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave David City
2026-04-18T23:35
Arrive Bellevue
Sun, Apr 19, 1:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in David 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
Mead
NE

Village in Nebraska, United States

From David City
37.6 mi
00h 44m
To Bellevue
38.6 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 to 22 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 David City and Bellevue.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East D Street

    12 m · 8 sec · East D Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North 4th Street

    3021 ft · 1 min · North 4th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on MN Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · MN Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 32 Road

    11.5 mi · 13 min · 32 Road

  5. 5

    Continue on County Road K

    14.2 mi · 16 min · County Road K

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road M

    66 m · 3 sec · County Road M

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road M

    12.4 mi · 15 min · County Road M

  9. 9

    Continue on West Center Road

    3.4 mi · 4 min · West Center Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on West Center Road

    7.6 mi · 12 min · West Center Road

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto West Center Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · West Center Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-80

    2257 ft · 55 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Downtown

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 480 North, US 75: Eppley Airfield, Downtown, Bellevue

    1535 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 75 South: Bellevue

    1.1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on US 75 south

    854 ft · 21 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Kennedy Freeway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Kennedy Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Cornhusker Road

    1149 ft · 28 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Bellevue

    51 m · 13 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Cornhusker Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Cornhusker Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Harvell Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harvell Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on South Harvell Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · South Harvell Drive

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Franklin Street

    2364 ft · 55 sec · Franklin Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Mission Avenue

    762 ft · 28 sec · East Mission Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Main Street

    22 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Center Road
14.4 mi · 19%
County Road K
14.2 mi · 19%
County Road M
12.4 mi · 16%
32 Road
11.5 mi · 15%
I 80 East
6.76 mi · 9%
Kennedy Freeway
4.12 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

County Road K

Continue on County Road K

14.2 mi · 00h 17m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
64.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mead
00h 44m from David City
Leave By
3:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving David 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 David City to Bellevue?

The road trip is about 76.2 miles (122.7 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Mead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.6 miles from David City and 38.6 miles from Bellevue.

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

The direct path is about 64.9 miles (104.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 3:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.14 one way or $20.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mead

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

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

RAIL

Omaha

47 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

50 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between David City and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 64.93 mi (104.49 km).

David City

#1 David City

City in Nebraska

Population2,852
Coordinates41.2527900, -97.1300400
Altitude492
CountryUnited States
Bellevue

#2 Bellevue

The most populous city in Sarpy County, Nebraska.

Population53,270
Coordinates41.1366700, -95.8908400
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Start: East D Street (-97.13004, 41.252807)
End: Main Street (-95.890916, 41.13667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.69 gal
10.19 L · about $10.14
Round trip
$20.29
5.38 gal · 20.38 L
Estimated CO2
23.9 kg one way
Round trip: 47.8 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.14 $20.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.44 $22.88
Premium $4.65 $12.52 $25.04
Diesel $5.30 $14.27 $28.54

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between David City and Bellevue. The current time is 23:35:06.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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