How far is Grand Island, NE from Beatrice, NE?
The driving distance from Grand Island, NE to Beatrice, NE is about 130.7 miles (210.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.2 miles (153.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 03m.
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.
Human settlement in Seward County, Nebraska, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Island and Beatrice.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Island and Beatrice.
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Start on West 3rd Street
122 m · 25 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn left onto North Walnut Street
1799 ft · 36 sec · North Walnut Street
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Continue on South Locust Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Locust Street
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Turn left onto East Fonner Park Road
1 mi · 2 min · East Fonner Park Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Stuhr Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Stuhr Road
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Turn left onto Highway 34
3.6 mi · 5 min · Highway 34
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Turn right onto Highway 2
3.6 mi · 4 min · Highway 2
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Take the ramp left toward I 80 east
1842 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
50.4 mi · 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NE 80E Link: Beaver Crossing
1654 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto 420th Road
8.4 mi · 10 min · 420th Road
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Continue on Highway 80E
3 mi · 4 min · Highway 80E
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Turn left onto 1st Street
1 mi · 2 min · 1st Street
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Continue on Highway 6
5.6 mi · 7 min · Highway 6
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Turn right onto Highway 33
10 mi · 12 min · Highway 33
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Turn right onto Highway 103
9.5 mi · 11 min · Highway 103
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Continue on North Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Highway 103
12.9 mi · 15 min · Highway 103
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Highway 4
8.6 mi · 11 min · West Highway 4
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Turn left onto West Court Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · West Court Street
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Turn left onto North 5th Street
925 ft · 34 sec · North 5th Street
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Turn right
18 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
106 m · 26 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 Grand Island 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.
I 80 east
Merge slight left
50.4 mi · 00h 50m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Grand Island and Chance Rain Showers near Beatrice.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Island to Beatrice?
The road trip is about 130.7 miles (210.4 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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 61.8 miles from Grand Island and 69 miles from Beatrice.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.2 miles (153.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.5 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 2:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.38 one way or $34.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Grand Island and Chance Rain Showers near Beatrice.
Stop Ideas Near Beaver Crossing
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 Beaver Crossing.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Island and Beatrice. Straight-line distance: 95.19 mi (153.2 km).
#1 Grand Island
The most populous city in Hall County, Nebraska.
| Population | 51,004 |
| Coordinates | 40.9250100, -98.3420100 |
| Altitude | 567 |
| 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: 210 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $17.38 | $34.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.61 | $39.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.45 | $42.91 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.45 | $48.90 |
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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