How far is Louisville, NE from Bellevue, NE?

The driving distance from Louisville, NE to Bellevue, NE is about 25.5 miles (41 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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
25.46 mi
00h 30m
Flight
17.09 mi
27.5 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.09 mi
Kilometers
27.5 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.46 mi
Kilometers
40.98 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellevue
Sat, Apr 18, 9:43 PM CDT
Return by in Louisville
Sat, Apr 18, 10:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Louisville
2026-04-18T21:13
Arrive Bellevue
Sat, Apr 18, 9:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Louisville
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
Plattsmouth
NE

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

From Louisville
12.7 mi
00h 15m
To Bellevue
12.8 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph NW
Destination
55°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    151 m · 27 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 6th Street

    970 ft · 48 sec · East 6th Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Maple Street

    129 m · 21 sec · Maple Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Koop Avenue

    955 ft · 27 sec · Koop Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Koop Anvenue

    726 ft · 14 sec · Koop Anvenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Highway 66

    12.8 mi · 15 min · Highway 66

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Highway 34/75

    5.8 mi · 7 min · Highway 34/75

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Highway 34

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Highway 34

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Harlan Lewis Road

    3.6 mi · 7 min · Harlan Lewis Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Hancock Street

    3026 ft · 1 min · Hancock Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Mission Avenue

    118 m · 15 sec · East Mission Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Main Street

    22 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Louisville 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
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 66
12.8 mi · 50%
Highway 34/75
5.76 mi · 23%
Harlan Lewis Road
3.62 mi · 14%
Highway 34
1.86 mi · 7%
Hancock Street
0.57 mi · 2%
East 6th Street
0.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Highway 66

Continue on Highway 66

12.8 mi · 00h 15m

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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
17.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plattsmouth
00h 15m from Louisville
Leave By
7:30 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Sunny leaving Louisville and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny near Bellevue.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25.5 miles (41 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Plattsmouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from Louisville and 12.8 miles from Bellevue.

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

The direct path is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.39 one way or $6.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Sunny around Louisville and Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny near Bellevue.

Stop Ideas Near Plattsmouth

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

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

RAIL

Omaha

27 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

73 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Louisville and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 17.09 mi (27.5 km).

Louisville

#1 Louisville

City in Cass County, Nebraska, United States

Population1,315
Coordinates40.9977800, -96.1622400
Altitude324
CountryUnited States
Bellevue

#2 Bellevue

The most populous city in Sarpy County, Nebraska.

Population53,270
Coordinates41.1366700, -95.8908400
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-96.161979, 40.99778)
End: Main Street (-95.890916, 41.13667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.9 gal
3.4 L · about $3.39
Round trip
$6.79
1.8 gal · 6.8 L
Estimated CO2
8 kg one way
Round trip: 16 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.39 $6.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.83 $7.66
Premium $4.65 $4.19 $8.38
Diesel $5.30 $4.77 $9.55

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Louisville and Bellevue. The current time is 21:13:15.

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.