How far is O'Neill, NE from Bellevue, NE?

The driving distance from O'Neill, NE to Bellevue, NE is about 199.4 miles (320.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168.8 miles (271.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
199.41 mi
03h 26m
Flight
168.8 mi
271.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.8 mi
Kilometers
271.65 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
199.41 mi
Kilometers
320.92 km
Drive Time
03h 26m

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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 03h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellevue
Thu, Apr 23, 2:05 AM CDT
Return by in O'Neill
Thu, Apr 23, 5:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave O'Neill
2026-04-22T22:38
Arrive Bellevue
Thu, Apr 23, 2:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:06 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in O'Neill
9:00 PM CDT
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
Wisner
NE

City in Coming County, Nebraska, United States

From O'Neill
99.4 mi
01h 43m
To Bellevue
100 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 30 mph S
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 18 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between O'Neill and Bellevue.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between O'Neill and Bellevue.

  1. 1

    Start on East Douglas Street

    3191 ft · 1 min · East Douglas Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Highway 20/275

    12.4 mi · 15 min · Highway 20/275

  3. 3

    Continue on Highway 275

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Highway 275

  4. 4

    Continue on Front Street

    2978 ft · 38 sec · Front Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Highway 275

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Highway 275

  6. 6

    Continue on Miles Street

    2496 ft · 32 sec · Miles Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Highway 275

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Highway 275

  8. 8

    Continue on West 11th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West 11th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on L Street

    12.9 mi · 16 min · L Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Front Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Front Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Highway 275

    18.8 mi · 22 min · Highway 275

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 275

    59 m · 2 sec · Highway 275

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 275

    2 mi · 3 min · Highway 275

  14. 14

    Continue on West Omaha Avenue

    3.4 mi · 4 min · West Omaha Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Highway 275

    23.5 mi · 27 min · Highway 275

  16. 16

    Continue on Avenue E West

    2531 ft · 1 min · Avenue E West

  17. 17

    Continue on E Avenue East

    2749 ft · 1 min · E Avenue East

  18. 18

    Continue on Highway 275

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Highway 275

  19. 19

    Continue on Front Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Front Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Highway 275

    7 mi · 8 min · Highway 275

  21. 21

    Continue on North Lincoln Street

    1.8 mi · 2 min · North Lincoln Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Highway 275

    22.9 mi · 25 min · Highway 275

  23. 23

    Continue on Highway 77

    7.8 mi · 8 min · Highway 77

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right

    1742 ft · 47 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Highway 30

    20 mi · 22 min · Highway 30

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward I 680, I 80

    2622 ft · 54 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on I 680 South

    2364 ft · 58 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Downtown

    1.3 km · 2 min

  31. 31

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 7 min

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward I 480 North, US 75: Eppley Airfield, Downtown, Bellevue

    1535 ft · 37 sec

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on US 75 South: Bellevue

    1.1 km · 1 min

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on US 75 south

    854 ft · 21 sec

  35. 35

    Merge slight left onto Kennedy Freeway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Kennedy Freeway

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward Cornhusker Road

    1149 ft · 28 sec

  37. 37

    Keep slight left to continue on Bellevue

    51 m · 13 sec

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Cornhusker Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Cornhusker Road

  39. 39

    Continue on Harvell Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harvell Drive

  40. 40

    Continue on South Harvell Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · South Harvell Drive

  41. 41

    Turn straight onto Franklin Street

    2364 ft · 55 sec · Franklin Street

  42. 42

    Turn left onto East Mission Avenue

    762 ft · 28 sec · East Mission Avenue

  43. 43

    Turn left onto Main Street

    22 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between O'Neill 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
44 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 275
105 mi · 53%
Highway 30
31.1 mi · 16%
L Street
12.9 mi · 6%
Highway 20/275
12.4 mi · 6%
Highway 77
8.1 mi · 4%
I 80 East
6.8 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Highway 275

Continue on Highway 275

23.5 mi · 00h 27m

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
03h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.6 mi
168.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wisner
01h 43m from O'Neill
Leave By
10:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving O'Neill and Sunny near Bellevue.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from O'Neill to Bellevue?

The road trip is about 199.4 miles (320.9 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?

Wisner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.4 miles from O'Neill and 100 miles from Bellevue.

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

The direct path is about 168.8 miles (271.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.6 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 10:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.55 one way or $53.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around O'Neill and Sunny near Bellevue.

Stop Ideas Near Wisner

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

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

RAIL

Omaha

116 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between O'Neill and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 168.8 mi (271.65 km).

O'Neill

#1 O'Neill

City in Nebraska, United States

Population3,537
Coordinates42.4577800, -98.6475900
Altitude606
CountryUnited States
Bellevue

#2 Bellevue

The most populous city in Sarpy County, Nebraska.

Population53,270
Coordinates41.1366700, -95.8908400
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Start: East Douglas Street (-98.647589, 42.457684)
End: Main Street (-95.890916, 41.13667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 321 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.04 gal
26.64 L · about $26.55
Round trip
$53.10
14.08 gal · 53.28 L
Estimated CO2
62.6 kg one way
Round trip: 125.1 kg / 276 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.55 $53.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.94 $59.88
Premium $4.65 $32.76 $65.53
Diesel $5.30 $37.34 $74.68

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between O'Neill and Bellevue. The current time is 22:38:17.

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.