How far is O'Neill, NE from Beatrice, NE?
The driving distance from O'Neill, NE to Beatrice, NE is about 229.5 miles (369.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 180.6 miles (290.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 41m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 50m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Merrick County, Nebraska, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between O'Neill and Beatrice.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between O'Neill and Beatrice.
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Start on East Douglas Street
3191 ft · 1 min · East Douglas Street
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Continue on Highway 20/275
12.4 mi · 15 min · Highway 20/275
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Continue on Highway 275
7.6 mi · 9 min · Highway 275
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Continue on Front Street
2978 ft · 38 sec · Front Street
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Continue on Highway 275
9.6 mi · 11 min · Highway 275
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Continue on Miles Street
2496 ft · 32 sec · Miles Street
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Continue on Highway 275
8.1 mi · 9 min · Highway 275
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Continue on West 11th Street
1392 ft · 36 sec · West 11th Street
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Turn right onto S Street
1464 ft · 29 sec · S Street
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Continue on Highway 14
10.6 mi · 12 min · Highway 14
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Continue on 2nd Street
1 mi · 2 min · 2nd Street
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Continue on Highway 14
8.2 mi · 9 min · Highway 14
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Continue on Front Street
3224 ft · 1 min · Front Street
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Continue on Highway 14
12.1 mi · 14 min · Highway 14
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Continue on North 6th Street
1979 ft · 44 sec · North 6th Street
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Turn left onto West State Street
1879 ft · 38 sec · West State Street
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Continue on Highway 14
1.6 km · 1 min · Highway 14
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Keep slight left to continue on Highway 14
626 ft · 8 sec · Highway 14
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Continue on Highway 39
9.2 mi · 11 min · Highway 39
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Continue on Highway 39
1.4 km · 1 min · Highway 39
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Continue on Beaver Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Beaver Street
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Continue on Highway 39
1.5 mi · 2 min · Highway 39
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Continue on State Highway 39
8.7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 39
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Continue on Willard Avenue
1976 ft · 42 sec · Willard Avenue
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Turn right onto South Park Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Park Street
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Continue on State Highway 22
2650 ft · 35 sec · State Highway 22
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Continue on State Highway 39
3.4 mi · 4 min · State Highway 39
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Continue on Highway 39
7.1 mi · 8 min · Highway 39
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Continue on County Road J
8.8 mi · 10 min · County Road J
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Turn left onto County Road 130
3 mi · 4 min · County Road 130
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Turn sharp right onto Center Road
3.8 mi · 4 min · Center Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Center Road
20.9 mi · 25 min · Center Road
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Turn left onto I 80 east
1873 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
15.4 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NE 80E Link: Beaver Crossing
1654 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto 420th Road
8.4 mi · 10 min · 420th Road
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Continue on Highway 80E
3 mi · 4 min · Highway 80E
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Turn left onto 1st Street
1 mi · 2 min · 1st Street
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Continue on Highway 6
5.6 mi · 7 min · Highway 6
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Turn right onto Highway 33
10 mi · 12 min · Highway 33
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Turn right onto Highway 103
9.5 mi · 11 min · Highway 103
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Continue on North Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Highway 103
12.9 mi · 15 min · Highway 103
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Highway 4
8.6 mi · 11 min · West Highway 4
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Turn left onto West Court Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · West Court Street
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Turn left onto North 5th Street
925 ft · 34 sec · North 5th Street
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Turn right
18 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
106 m · 26 sec
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Arrive at your destination
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between O'Neill 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.
Center Road
Continue on Center Road
20.9 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving O'Neill and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Beatrice.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from O'Neill to Beatrice?
The road trip is about 229.5 miles (369.4 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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?
Silver Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.4 miles from O'Neill and 118.2 miles from Beatrice.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 180.6 miles (290.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.9 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 9:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.55 one way or $61.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around O'Neill and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Beatrice.
Stop Ideas Near Silver Creek
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 Silver Creek.
Lincoln
Hastings
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between O'Neill and Beatrice. Straight-line distance: 180.56 mi (290.58 km).
#1 O'Neill
City in Nebraska, United States
| Population | 3,537 |
| Coordinates | 42.4577800, -98.6475900 |
| Altitude | 606 |
| 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: 369 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 51m |
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 | $30.55 | $61.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $34.45 | $68.90 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $37.70 | $75.39 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $42.96 | $85.92 |
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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