How far is Papillion, NE from Bellwood, NE?
The driving distance from Papillion, NE to Bellwood, NE is about 84.9 miles (136.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.5 miles (102.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Papillion and Bellwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Papillion and Bellwood.
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Start on East Lincoln Street
60 m · 16 sec · East Lincoln Street
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Turn left onto South Washington Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South Washington Street
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Turn right onto Highway 370
6.3 mi · 9 min · Highway 370
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Turn left onto I 80 West: Lincoln
2360 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
5.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NE 31: Gretna, Louisville
1709 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto South Highway 31
1281 ft · 24 sec · South Highway 31
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Turn left onto Highway 6
5.1 mi · 6 min · Highway 6
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Turn right onto County Road A
910 ft · 14 sec · County Road A
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Continue on County Road A
1.8 mi · 3 min · County Road A
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Turn right onto County Road 4
1.7 mi · 2 min · County Road 4
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Continue on County Road C
3.2 mi · 4 min · County Road C
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Continue on County Road 7
3.7 mi · 4 min · County Road 7
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Turn straight onto County Road G
10.7 mi · 12 min · County Road G
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Turn right onto Highway 77
4.1 mi · 5 min · Highway 77
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Turn left onto County Road K
14.2 mi · 17 min · County Road K
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Continue on 32 Road
11.5 mi · 13 min · 32 Road
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Turn right onto MN Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · MN Road
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Continue on South 4th Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · South 4th Street
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Continue on MN Road
5 mi · 6 min · MN Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 41 Road
5.7 mi · 7 min · 41 Road
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Turn right onto Esplanade Street
1885 ft · 1 min · Esplanade Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Esplanade Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Papillion and Bellwood.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
County Road K
Turn left onto County Road K
14.2 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Papillion and Partly Cloudy near Bellwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Papillion to Bellwood?
The road trip is about 84.9 miles (136.7 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?
Wahoo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.4 miles from Papillion and 42.6 miles from Bellwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.5 miles (102.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.57 one way or $25.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Papillion and Partly Cloudy near Bellwood.
Stop Ideas Near Wahoo
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 Wahoo.
Lincoln
Omaha
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Papillion and Bellwood. Straight-line distance: 63.49 mi (102.17 km).
#1 Papillion
City in and county seat of Sarpy County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 20,293 |
| Coordinates | 41.1544400, -96.0422400 |
| Altitude | 308 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bellwood
Village in Butler County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 416 |
| Coordinates | 41.3427900, -97.2383700 |
| Altitude | 440 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bellwood (-97.23837, 41.34279)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 137 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $4.19 | $12.57 | $25.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.47 | $13.42 | $26.83 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $15.01 | $30.01 |
| Diesel | $6.04 | $18.12 | $36.23 |
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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