How far is Lincoln, NE from Bellevue, NE?

The driving distance from Lincoln, NE to Bellevue, NE is about 58.7 miles (94.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.7 miles (75.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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
58.68 mi
01h 06m
Flight
46.7 mi
75.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.7 mi
Kilometers
75.15 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.68 mi
Kilometers
94.43 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellevue
Thu, Apr 30, 3:46 AM CDT
Return by in Lincoln
Thu, Apr 30, 4:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lincoln
2026-04-30T02:39
Arrive Bellevue
Thu, Apr 30, 3:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lincoln
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
South Bend
NE

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

From Lincoln
27.8 mi
00h 33m
To Bellevue
30.8 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph NNW
Destination
60°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on B Street

    1633 ft · 59 sec · B Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South 33rd Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South 33rd Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North 33rd Street

    2 mi · 4 min · North 33rd Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Cornhusker Highway

    2 mi · 4 min · Cornhusker Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North 56th Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · North 56th Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 80 east

    2570 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    32.5 mi · 33 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 Lincoln 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
25.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 east
33 mi · 56%
Highway 370
11.8 mi · 20%
North 56th Street
2.58 mi · 4%
Cornhusker Highway
2.03 mi · 3%
North 33rd Street
2.02 mi · 3%
Harlan Drive
1.27 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 80 east

Merge slight left

32.5 mi · 00h 33m

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
01h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
46.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Bend
00h 33m from Lincoln
Leave By
4:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lincoln and Partly Sunny near Bellevue.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.7 miles (94.4 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

South Bend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.8 miles from Lincoln and 30.8 miles from Bellevue.

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

The direct path is about 46.7 miles (75.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 4:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.81 one way or $15.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 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 Partly Sunny near Bellevue.

Stop Ideas Near South Bend

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

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

RAIL

Omaha

38 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

44 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 46.7 mi (75.15 km).

Lincoln

#1 Lincoln

The capital of Nebraska and the center of the Lincoln metropolitan area.

Population290,505
Coordinates40.8000000, -96.6669600
Altitude367
CountryUnited States
Bellevue

#2 Bellevue

The most populous city in Sarpy County, Nebraska.

Population53,270
Coordinates41.1366700, -95.8908400
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Start: B Street (-96.66696, 40.799868)
End: Main Street (-95.890916, 41.13667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.07 gal
7.84 L · about $7.81
Round trip
$15.61
4.14 gal · 15.68 L
Estimated CO2
18.4 kg one way
Round trip: 36.8 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.81 $15.61
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.80 $17.61
Premium $4.65 $9.63 $19.27
Diesel $5.30 $10.98 $21.96

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Lincoln and Bellevue. The current time is 02:39:53.

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.