How far is Dwight, NE from Bellwood, NE?

The driving distance from Dwight, NE to Bellwood, NE is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.33 mi
00h 43m
Flight
21.2 mi
34.12 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.2 mi
Kilometers
34.12 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.33 mi
Kilometers
47.2 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellwood
Sun, Apr 19, 6:06 AM CDT
Return by in Dwight
Sun, Apr 19, 6:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dwight
2026-04-19T05:23
Arrive Bellwood
Sun, Apr 19, 6:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Dwight
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Garrison
NE

City in Butler County, Nebraska, United States of America

From Dwight
15.2 mi
00h 21m
To Bellwood
14.2 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph W
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dwight and Bellwood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dwight and Bellwood.

  1. 1

    Start on Pine Street

    1039 ft · 51 sec · Pine Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto S Road

    3012 ft · 1 min · S Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 23 Road

    4 mi · 5 min · 23 Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto O Road

    9 mi · 10 min · O Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 32 Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · 32 Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto MN Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · MN Road

  7. 7

    Continue on South 4th Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South 4th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on MN Road

    5 mi · 6 min · MN Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 41 Road

    5.7 mi · 7 min · 41 Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Esplanade Street

    1885 ft · 1 min · Esplanade Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Esplanade Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dwight and Bellwood.

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
11 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
O Road
9.05 mi · 31%
MN Road
7.63 mi · 26%
41 Road
5.68 mi · 19%
23 Road
3.99 mi · 14%
32 Road
1.52 mi · 5%
South 4th Street
1.38 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

O Road

Turn right onto O Road

9.05 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
21.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Garrison
00h 21m from Dwight
Leave By
7:04 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dwight and Sunny near Bellwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dwight to Bellwood?

The road trip is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Garrison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Dwight and 14.2 miles from Bellwood.

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

The direct path is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.92 one way or $7.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dwight and Sunny near Bellwood.

Stop Ideas Near Garrison

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

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

RAIL

Lincoln

56 mi away
201 North 7th St.
RAIL

Omaha

104 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dwight and Bellwood. Straight-line distance: 21.2 mi (34.12 km).

Dwight

#1 Dwight

City in Butler County, Nebraska, United States of America

Population190
Coordinates41.0836200, -97.0200300
Altitude495
CountryUnited States
Bellwood

#2 Bellwood

Village in Butler County, Nebraska, United States

Population416
Coordinates41.3427900, -97.2383700
Altitude440
CountryUnited States
Start: Pine Street (-97.02003, 41.083541)
End: Esplanade Street (-97.238461, 41.34279)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.04 gal
3.92 L · about $3.92
Round trip
$7.84
2.08 gal · 7.84 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.5 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.92 $7.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.42 $8.85
Premium $4.65 $4.84 $9.68
Diesel $5.30 $5.52 $11.03

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 Dwight and Bellwood. The current time is 05:23:27.

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.