How far is Lincoln, NE from Beatrice, NE?
The driving distance from Lincoln, NE to Beatrice, NE is about 41 miles (66 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37 miles (59.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Gage 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 Lincoln and Beatrice.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln and Beatrice.
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Start on B Street
93 m · 16 sec · B Street
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Turn left onto South 37th Street
103 m · 17 sec · South 37th Street
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Turn right onto A Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · A Street
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Turn left onto South 13th Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · South 13th Street
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Continue on South 14th Street
1.6 km · 1 min · South 14th Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Warlick Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Warlick Boulevard
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Turn left onto US Highway 77
3.4 mi · 4 min · US Highway 77
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Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 77
1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 77
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Continue on South 12th Street
6.8 mi · 7 min · South 12th Street
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Continue on US Highway 77
3.8 mi · 4 min · US Highway 77
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Continue on Highway 77
16.3 mi · 18 min · Highway 77
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Continue on North 6th Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · North 6th Street
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Turn slight right
28 m · 14 sec
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Turn left
25 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
11 m · 3 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 Lincoln 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.
Highway 77
Continue on Highway 77
16.3 mi · 00h 18m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lincoln to Beatrice?
The road trip is about 41 miles (66 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Cortland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from Lincoln and 20.6 miles from Beatrice.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37 miles (59.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 4:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.47 one way or $10.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lincoln and Chance Rain Showers near Beatrice.
Stop Ideas Near Cortland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Lincoln
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln and Beatrice. Straight-line distance: 36.99 mi (59.53 km).
#1 Lincoln
The capital of Nebraska and the center of the Lincoln metropolitan area.
| Population | 290,505 |
| Coordinates | 40.8000000, -96.6669600 |
| Altitude | 367 |
| 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: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.47 | $10.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.17 | $12.33 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.75 | $13.50 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.69 | $15.38 |
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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