How far is Falls City, NE from Beatrice, NE?
The driving distance from Falls City, NE to Beatrice, NE is about 72.8 miles (117.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.1 miles (100 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Pawnee County, Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Falls City and Beatrice.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Falls City and Beatrice.
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Start on East 16th Street
13 m · 7 sec · East 16th Street
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Turn left onto Harlan Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Harlan Street
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Continue on 651 Boulevard
4.4 mi · 5 min · 651 Boulevard
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Continue on 712 Road
12.1 mi · 14 min · 712 Road
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Turn right onto 639 Boulevard
1.3 km · 55 sec · 639 Boulevard
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Continue on 639 Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · 639 Avenue
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Turn left onto 714 Road
9 mi · 11 min · 714 Road
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Continue on Highway 4
3.3 mi · 4 min · Highway 4
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Continue on Grand Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Grand Street
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Turn right onto Highway 4
1829 ft · 37 sec · Highway 4
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Continue on Wyoming Street
1482 ft · 30 sec · Wyoming Street
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Continue on Highway 4
3.1 mi · 5 min · Highway 4
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Continue on Highway 50/4
1.3 mi · 2 min · Highway 50/4
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Turn left onto Highway 4
9.1 mi · 11 min · Highway 4
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Continue on Highway 4
9.9 mi · 12 min · Highway 4
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Continue on East State Highway 4
5.5 mi · 7 min · East State Highway 4
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East US Highway 136
7.8 mi · 10 min · East US Highway 136
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Continue on East Scott Road
2304 ft · 48 sec · East Scott Road
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Continue on Court Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Court Street
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Turn right onto North 13th Street
113 m · 13 sec · North 13th Street
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Turn left onto Ella Street
2676 ft · 1 min · Ella Street
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Turn right onto North 6th Street
584 ft · 27 sec · North 6th Street
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Turn sharp left
28 m · 14 sec
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Turn left
25 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
11 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Falls City and Beatrice.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
712 Road
Continue on 712 Road
12.1 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Falls City and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Beatrice.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Falls City to Beatrice?
The road trip is about 72.8 miles (117.2 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Table Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.4 miles from Falls City and 36.4 miles from Beatrice.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.1 miles (100 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 3:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.69 one way or $19.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Falls City and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Beatrice.
Stop Ideas Near Table Rock
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 Table Rock.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Falls City and Beatrice. Straight-line distance: 62.13 mi (99.99 km).
#1 Falls City
City in and county seat of Richardson County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 4,117 |
| Coordinates | 40.0608400, -95.6019300 |
| Altitude | 308 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Beatrice
City in Gage County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 12,264 |
| Coordinates | 40.2680600, -96.7469700 |
| Altitude | 392 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-96.747018, 40.26814)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $9.69 | $19.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.93 | $21.86 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.96 | $23.92 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.63 | $27.26 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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