How far is Plainview, NE from Bellevue, NE?
The driving distance from Plainview, NE to Bellevue, NE is about 157 miles (252.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128.9 miles (207.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Cuming County, Nebraska
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plainview and Bellevue.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plainview and Bellevue.
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Start on South Maple Street
119 m · 23 sec · South Maple Street
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Turn left onto West Park Avenue
2416 ft · 58 sec · West Park Avenue
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Turn left onto Highway 13
17.5 mi · 20 min · Highway 13
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Continue on North Lucas Street
1777 ft · 41 sec · North Lucas Street
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Turn left onto West Willow Street
1887 ft · 38 sec · West Willow Street
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Continue on State Highway 13
1247 ft · 25 sec · State Highway 13
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Continue on Highway 13
7 mi · 8 min · Highway 13
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Turn slight right onto Old Hadar Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Old Hadar Road
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Turn left onto West Eisenhower Avenue
143 m · 17 sec · West Eisenhower Avenue
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Turn right onto North 13th Street
2 mi · 2 min · North 13th Street
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Continue on South 13th Street
1 mi · 1 min · South 13th Street
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Turn left onto West Omaha Avenue
3 mi · 4 min · West Omaha Avenue
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Continue on Highway 275
23.5 mi · 27 min · Highway 275
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Continue on Avenue E West
2531 ft · 1 min · Avenue E West
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Continue on E Avenue East
2749 ft · 1 min · E Avenue East
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Continue on Highway 275
5.9 mi · 8 min · Highway 275
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Continue on Front Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Front Street
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Continue on Highway 275
7 mi · 8 min · Highway 275
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Continue on North Lincoln Street
1.8 mi · 2 min · North Lincoln Street
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Continue on Highway 275
22.9 mi · 25 min · Highway 275
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Continue on Highway 77
7.8 mi · 8 min · Highway 77
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Take the exit slight right
1742 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Highway 30
20 mi · 22 min · Highway 30
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Continue straight
11.1 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 680, I 80
2622 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 680 South
2364 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Downtown
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 480 North, US 75: Eppley Airfield, Downtown, Bellevue
1535 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 75 South: Bellevue
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 75 south
854 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kennedy Freeway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Kennedy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cornhusker Road
1149 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Bellevue
51 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Cornhusker Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Cornhusker Road
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Continue on Harvell Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Harvell Drive
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Continue on South Harvell Drive
1 mi · 2 min · South Harvell Drive
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Turn straight onto Franklin Street
2364 ft · 55 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn left onto East Mission Avenue
762 ft · 28 sec · East Mission Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
22 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plainview and Bellevue.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Plainview and Sunny near Bellevue.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plainview to Bellevue?
The road trip is about 157 miles (252.6 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?
Saint Charles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78 miles from Plainview and 79 miles from Bellevue.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128.9 miles (207.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 1:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.89 one way or $41.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Plainview and Sunny near Bellevue.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Charles
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 Saint Charles.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plainview and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 128.95 mi (207.53 km).
#1 Plainview
City in Pierce County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 1,197 |
| Coordinates | 42.3497300, -97.7920100 |
| Altitude | 513 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bellevue
The most populous city in Sarpy County, Nebraska.
| Population | 53,270 |
| Coordinates | 41.1366700, -95.8908400 |
| Altitude | 315 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-95.890916, 41.13667)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 253 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
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 | $20.89 | $41.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.56 | $47.12 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.78 | $51.57 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.38 | $58.77 |
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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