How far is Gretna, NE from Bellevue, NE?

The driving distance from Gretna, NE to Bellevue, NE is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.13 mi
00h 28m
Flight
18.16 mi
29.22 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.16 mi
Kilometers
29.22 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.13 mi
Kilometers
30.78 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellevue
Wed, Apr 22, 11:11 PM CDT
Return by in Gretna
Wed, Apr 22, 11:40 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gretna
2026-04-22T22:42
Arrive Bellevue
Wed, Apr 22, 11:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Gretna
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Papillion
NE

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

From Gretna
9.6 mi
00h 14m
To Bellevue
9.6 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 21 mph S
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 18 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pontiac Drive

    107 m · 17 sec · Pontiac Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Westplains Road

    64 m · 15 sec · West Westplains Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Highway 6

    1858 ft · 50 sec · North Highway 6

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Highway 370

    16.2 mi · 23 min · Highway 370

  5. 5

    Continue on Harlan Drive

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Harlan Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Galvin Road South

    2059 ft · 57 sec · Galvin Road South

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Mission Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Mission Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Main Street

    22 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gretna and Bellevue.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
9 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 370
16.2 mi · 84%
Harlan Drive
1.27 mi · 7%
West Mission Avenue
0.86 mi · 4%
Galvin Road South
0.39 mi · 2%
North Highway 6
0.35 mi · 2%
Pontiac Drive
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

Highway 370

Turn right onto Highway 370

16.2 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1 mi
18.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Papillion
00h 14m from Gretna
Leave By
7:32 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gretna and Sunny near Bellevue.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Papillion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Gretna and 9.6 miles from Bellevue.

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

The direct path is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.53 one way or $5.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gretna and Sunny near Bellevue.

Stop Ideas Near Papillion

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

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

RAIL

Omaha

14 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

68 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gretna and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 18.16 mi (29.22 km).

Gretna

#1 Gretna

City in Sarpy County, Nebraska, United States

Population5,024
Coordinates41.1408300, -96.2397400
Altitude387
CountryUnited States
Bellevue

#2 Bellevue

The most populous city in Sarpy County, Nebraska.

Population53,270
Coordinates41.1366700, -95.8908400
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Start: Pontiac Drive (-96.23983, 41.140833)
End: Main Street (-95.890916, 41.13667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.67 gal
2.55 L · about $2.53
Round trip
$5.05
1.34 gal · 5.1 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.9 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.53 $5.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.85 $5.70
Premium $4.65 $3.12 $6.24
Diesel $5.30 $3.55 $7.11

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Gretna and Bellevue. The current time is 22:42:58.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.