How far is Gibbon, NE from Bellevue, NE?

The driving distance from Gibbon, NE to Bellevue, NE is about 171.2 miles (275.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.5 miles (251.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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
171.24 mi
02h 38m
Flight
156.48 mi
251.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.48 mi
Kilometers
251.83 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.24 mi
Kilometers
275.59 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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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 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellevue
Tue, May 12, 9:05 PM CDT
Return by in Gibbon
Tue, May 12, 11:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gibbon
2026-05-12T18:27
Arrive Bellevue
Tue, May 12, 9:05 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gibbon
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
Beaver Crossing
NE

Human settlement in Seward County, Nebraska, United States of America

From Gibbon
85.5 mi
01h 19m
To Bellevue
85.7 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
60°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gibbon and Bellevue.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gibbon and Bellevue.

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Street

    38 m · 11 sec · 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto LaBarre Street

    104 m · 17 sec · LaBarre Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    100 m · 20 sec · 2nd Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Court Street

    2972 ft · 1 min · Court Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Lowell Road

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Lowell Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp sharp left toward I 80 east

    1627 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    152.8 mi · 2 hr 37 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NE 370: Papillion, Bellevue

    2686 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on NE 370 East: Papillion, Bellevue

    61 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Highway 370

    11.8 mi · 17 min · Highway 370

  11. 11

    Continue on Harlan Drive

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Harlan Drive

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Galvin Road South

    2059 ft · 57 sec · Galvin Road South

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Mission Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Mission Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Main Street

    22 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gibbon 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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 east
153 mi · 89%
Highway 370
11.8 mi · 7%
Lowell Road
2.64 mi · 2%
Harlan Drive
1.27 mi · 1%
West Mission Avenue
0.86 mi · 1%
Court Street
0.56 mi
Longest Stretch

I 80 east

Merge slight left

153 mi · 02h 37m

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
02h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
156.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beaver Crossing
01h 19m from Gibbon
Leave By
1:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Gibbon and Chance Rain Showers near Bellevue.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gibbon to Bellevue?

The road trip is about 171.2 miles (275.6 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Beaver Crossing is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.5 miles from Gibbon and 85.7 miles from Bellevue.

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

The direct path is about 156.5 miles (251.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 1:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.78 one way or $45.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Gibbon and Chance Rain Showers near Bellevue.

Stop Ideas Near Beaver Crossing

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

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

RAIL

Lincoln

48 mi away
201 North 7th St.
RAIL

Hastings

96 mi away
501 West First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gibbon and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 156.48 mi (251.83 km).

Gibbon

#1 Gibbon

City in Buffalo County, Nebraska, U.

Population1,875
Coordinates40.7483500, -98.8448000
Altitude628
CountryUnited States
Bellevue

#2 Bellevue

The most populous city in Sarpy County, Nebraska.

Population53,270
Coordinates41.1366700, -95.8908400
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Street (-98.844735, 40.748216)
End: Main Street (-95.890916, 41.13667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 276 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.04 gal
22.87 L · about $22.78
Round trip
$45.55
12.08 gal · 45.74 L
Estimated CO2
53.7 kg one way
Round trip: 107.4 kg / 237 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.78 $45.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.69 $51.38
Premium $4.65 $28.11 $56.22
Diesel $5.30 $32.04 $64.07

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Gibbon and Bellevue. The current time is 18:27:19.

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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.