How far is Ogallala, NE from Bellevue, NE?

The driving distance from Ogallala, NE to Bellevue, NE is about 327.8 miles (527.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 303.3 miles (488.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
327.79 mi
04h 49m
Flight
303.28 mi
488.08 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
303.28 mi
Kilometers
488.08 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
327.79 mi
Kilometers
527.53 km
Drive Time
04h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellevue
Sat, May 2, 5:29 AM CDT
Return by in Ogallala
Sat, May 2, 9:19 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ogallala
2026-05-01T23:39
Arrive Bellevue
Sat, May 2, 4:29 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:50 AM to 1:50 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:20 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ogallala
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Gibbon
NE

City in Buffalo County, Nebraska, U.

From Ogallala
163.7 mi
02h 24m
To Bellevue
164.1 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Spruce Street

    1210 ft · 30 sec · North Spruce Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    93 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Highway 26/61

    1.4 km · 1 min · South Highway 26/61

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 80 east

    2067 ft · 52 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    311.7 mi · 5 hr 16 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward NE 370: Papillion, Bellevue

    2686 ft · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on NE 370 East: Papillion, Bellevue

    61 m · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Highway 370

    11.8 mi · 17 min · Highway 370

  9. 9

    Continue on Harlan Drive

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Harlan Drive

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Galvin Road South

    2059 ft · 57 sec · Galvin Road South

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Mission Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 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 Ogallala and Bellevue.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 east
312 mi · 95%
Highway 370
11.8 mi · 4%
Harlan Drive
1.27 mi
South Highway 26/61
0.87 mi
West Mission Avenue
0.86 mi
NE 370
0.51 mi
Longest Stretch

I 80 east

Merge slight left

312 mi · 05h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.5 mi
303.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gibbon
02h 24m from Ogallala
Leave By
7:20 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ogallala and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Bellevue.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 327.8 miles (527.5 km) and usually takes 04h 49m 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?

Gibbon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163.7 miles from Ogallala and 164.1 miles from Bellevue.

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

The direct path is about 303.3 miles (488.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.63 one way or $87.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Ogallala and Bellevue, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ogallala and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Bellevue.

Stop Ideas Near Gibbon

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

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

RAIL

Hastings

43 mi away
501 West First St.
RAIL

Holdrege

56 mi away
100 West Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ogallala and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 303.28 mi (488.08 km).

Ogallala

#1 Ogallala

City in Keith County, Nebraska, United States

Population4,473
Coordinates41.1280500, -101.7196200
Altitude982
CountryUnited States
Bellevue

#2 Bellevue

The most populous city in Sarpy County, Nebraska.

Population53,270
Coordinates41.1366700, -95.8908400
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Start: North Spruce Street (-101.719734, 41.128036)
End: Main Street (-95.890916, 41.13667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 528 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.57 gal
43.78 L · about $43.63
Round trip
$87.26
23.14 gal · 87.56 L
Estimated CO2
102.8 kg one way
Round trip: 205.6 kg / 453 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $43.63 $87.26
Mid-grade $4.25 $49.21 $98.41
Premium $4.65 $53.85 $107.69
Diesel $5.30 $61.37 $122.73

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 · May 02, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Ogallala, NE and Bellevue, NE. The current time in Ogallala is 23:39:29, although it is 00:39:29 in Bellevue.

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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.