How far is Falls City, NE from Bellevue, NE?
The driving distance from Falls City, NE to Bellevue, NE is about 91.7 miles (147.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.9 miles (122.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in 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 Bellevue.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Falls City and Bellevue.
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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
3.5 mi · 4 min · 712 Road
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Turn right onto 648 Avenue
8 mi · 9 min · 648 Avenue
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Continue on Highway 67
5.1 mi · 6 min · Highway 67
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Continue on 1st Street
2803 ft · 60 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on Highway 67
3.6 mi · 4 min · Highway 67
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Turn right onto Highway 136
3.5 mi · 5 min · Highway 136
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Turn left
5 mi · 12 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the ramp left toward I 29 North: Council Bluffs
930 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
50.5 mi · 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR H10: Bellevue
1662 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Bunge Avenue
3.1 mi · 4 min · Bunge Avenue
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Continue on Bellevue Bridge
1015 ft · 25 sec · Bellevue Bridge
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Continue on East Mission Avenue
1 km · 1 min · East Mission Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
22 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Falls City and Bellevue.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 29 North
Merge slight left
50.5 mi · 00h 54m
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.
Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Falls City and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Bellevue.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Falls City to Bellevue?
The road trip is about 91.7 miles (147.6 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?
Peru is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.5 miles from Falls City and 46.1 miles from Bellevue.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.9 miles (122.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 3:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.22 one way or $24.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around Falls City and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Bellevue.
Stop Ideas Near Peru
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Falls City and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 75.86 mi (122.09 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 Bellevue
The most populous city in Sarpy County, Nebraska.
| Population | 53,270 |
| Coordinates | 41.1366700, -95.8908400 |
| Altitude | 315 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-95.890916, 41.13667)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 148 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $12.22 | $24.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.78 | $27.56 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.08 | $30.16 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $17.18 | $34.37 |
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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