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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
91.68 mi
01h 32m
Flight
75.86 mi
122.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.86 mi
Kilometers
122.09 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.68 mi
Kilometers
147.55 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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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 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellevue
Fri, May 1, 4:22 PM CDT
Return by in Falls City
Fri, May 1, 5:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Falls City
2026-05-01T14:49
Arrive Bellevue
Fri, May 1, 4:22 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Falls 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
Peru
NE

City in Nebraska, United States

From Falls City
45.5 mi
00h 46m
To Bellevue
46.1 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Friday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
60°F
Friday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East 16th Street

    13 m · 7 sec · East 16th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Harlan Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Harlan Street

  3. 3

    Continue on 651 Boulevard

    4.4 mi · 5 min · 651 Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on 712 Road

    3.5 mi · 4 min · 712 Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 648 Avenue

    8 mi · 9 min · 648 Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Highway 67

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Highway 67

  7. 7

    Continue on 1st Street

    2803 ft · 60 sec · 1st Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Highway 67

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Highway 67

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Highway 136

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Highway 136

  10. 10

    Turn left

    5 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left toward I 29 North: Council Bluffs

    930 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    50.5 mi · 54 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CR H10: Bellevue

    1662 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Bunge Avenue

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Bunge Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Bellevue Bridge

    1015 ft · 25 sec · Bellevue Bridge

  17. 17

    Continue on East Mission Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · East Mission Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Main Street

    22 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    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.

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 29 North
50.6 mi · 55%
Highway 67
8.66 mi · 9%
648 Avenue
8.03 mi · 9%
651 Boulevard
4.37 mi · 5%
712 Road
3.52 mi · 4%
Highway 136
3.49 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
75.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Peru
00h 46m from Falls City
Leave By
3:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Omaha

88 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

91 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Falls City and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 75.86 mi (122.09 km).

Falls City

#1 Falls City

City in and county seat of Richardson County, Nebraska, United States

Population4,117
Coordinates40.0608400, -95.6019300
Altitude308
CountryUnited States
Bellevue

#2 Bellevue

The most populous city in Sarpy County, Nebraska.

Population53,270
Coordinates41.1366700, -95.8908400
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Start: East 16th Street (-95.601929, 40.060748)
End: Main Street (-95.890916, 41.13667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.24 gal
12.25 L · about $12.22
Round trip
$24.44
6.48 gal · 24.5 L
Estimated CO2
28.8 kg one way
Round trip: 57.6 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Nebraska · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Falls City and Bellevue. The current time is 14:49:51.

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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.