How far is Lexington, NE from Bellevue, NE?
The driving distance from Lexington, NE to Bellevue, NE is about 219.2 miles (352.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 202.4 miles (325.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in York County, Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lexington and Bellevue.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lexington and Bellevue.
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Start on North Washington Street
735 ft · 25 sec · North Washington Street
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Turn left onto East 6th Street
759 ft · 23 sec · East 6th Street
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Turn right onto North Jackson Street
813 ft · 15 sec · North Jackson Street
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Continue on Plum Creek Parkway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Plum Creek Parkway
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Turn left onto I 80 East: Kearney
1623 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
201.2 mi · 3 hr 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NE 370: Papillion, Bellevue
2686 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NE 370 East: Papillion, Bellevue
61 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Highway 370
11.8 mi · 17 min · Highway 370
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Continue on Harlan Drive
1.3 mi · 3 min · Harlan Drive
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Turn right onto Galvin Road South
2059 ft · 57 sec · Galvin Road South
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Turn left onto West Mission Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · West Mission Avenue
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Turn left 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 Lexington 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 80 East
Merge slight left
201 mi · 03h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lexington and Sunny near Bellevue.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lexington to Bellevue?
The road trip is about 219.2 miles (352.7 km) and usually takes 03h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Henderson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.5 miles from Lexington and 109.7 miles from Bellevue.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 202.4 miles (325.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.15 one way or $58.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lexington and Sunny near Bellevue.
Stop Ideas Near Henderson
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 Henderson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lexington and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 202.4 mi (325.73 km).
#1 Lexington
City in Dawson County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 10,109 |
| Coordinates | 40.7808400, -99.7415000 |
| Altitude | 729 |
| 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: 353 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 44m |
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 | $29.15 | $58.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.88 | $65.75 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.98 | $71.95 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $41.00 | $82.00 |
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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