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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
156.98 mi
02h 44m
Flight
128.95 mi
207.53 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.95 mi
Kilometers
207.53 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.98 mi
Kilometers
252.63 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellevue
Thu, Apr 23, 1:15 AM CDT
Return by in Plainview
Thu, Apr 23, 4:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plainview
2026-04-22T22:30
Arrive Bellevue
Thu, Apr 23, 1:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plainview
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Saint Charles
NE

Township in Cuming County, Nebraska

From Plainview
78 mi
01h 22m
To Bellevue
79 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 28 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 Plainview and Bellevue.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Maple Street

    119 m · 23 sec · South Maple Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Park Avenue

    2416 ft · 58 sec · West Park Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Highway 13

    17.5 mi · 20 min · Highway 13

  4. 4

    Continue on North Lucas Street

    1777 ft · 41 sec · North Lucas Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Willow Street

    1887 ft · 38 sec · West Willow Street

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 13

    1247 ft · 25 sec · State Highway 13

  7. 7

    Continue on Highway 13

    7 mi · 8 min · Highway 13

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Old Hadar Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Old Hadar Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Eisenhower Avenue

    143 m · 17 sec · West Eisenhower Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North 13th Street

    2 mi · 2 min · North 13th Street

  11. 11

    Continue on South 13th Street

    1 mi · 1 min · South 13th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Omaha Avenue

    3 mi · 4 min · West Omaha Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Highway 275

    23.5 mi · 27 min · Highway 275

  14. 14

    Continue on Avenue E West

    2531 ft · 1 min · Avenue E West

  15. 15

    Continue on E Avenue East

    2749 ft · 1 min · E Avenue East

  16. 16

    Continue on Highway 275

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Highway 275

  17. 17

    Continue on Front Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Front Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Highway 275

    7 mi · 8 min · Highway 275

  19. 19

    Continue on North Lincoln Street

    1.8 mi · 2 min · North Lincoln Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Highway 275

    22.9 mi · 25 min · Highway 275

  21. 21

    Continue on Highway 77

    7.8 mi · 8 min · Highway 77

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    1742 ft · 47 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Highway 30

    20 mi · 22 min · Highway 30

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward I 680, I 80

    2622 ft · 54 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on I 680 South

    2364 ft · 58 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Downtown

    1.3 km · 2 min

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 7 min

  30. 30

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

    1535 ft · 37 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on US 75 South: Bellevue

    1.1 km · 1 min

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on US 75 south

    854 ft · 21 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto Kennedy Freeway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Kennedy Freeway

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward Cornhusker Road

    1149 ft · 28 sec

  35. 35

    Keep slight left to continue on Bellevue

    51 m · 13 sec

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Cornhusker Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Cornhusker Road

  37. 37

    Continue on Harvell Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harvell Drive

  38. 38

    Continue on South Harvell Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · South Harvell Drive

  39. 39

    Turn straight onto Franklin Street

    2364 ft · 55 sec · Franklin Street

  40. 40

    Turn left onto East Mission Avenue

    762 ft · 28 sec · East Mission Avenue

  41. 41

    Turn left onto Main Street

    22 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  42. 42

    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.

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
42 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 275
59.3 mi · 38%
Highway 30
31.1 mi · 20%
Highway 13
24.5 mi · 16%
Highway 77
8.1 mi · 5%
I 80 East
6.8 mi · 4%
Kennedy Freeway
4.12 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 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.

Drive Time
02h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.1 mi
128.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Charles
01h 22m from Plainview
Leave By
1:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Omaha

91 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

109 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plainview and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 128.95 mi (207.53 km).

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#1 Plainview

City in Pierce County, Nebraska, United States

Population1,197
Coordinates42.3497300, -97.7920100
Altitude513
CountryUnited States
Bellevue

#2 Bellevue

The most populous city in Sarpy County, Nebraska.

Population53,270
Coordinates41.1366700, -95.8908400
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Start: West Locust Street (-97.792009, 42.349612)
End: Main Street (-95.890916, 41.13667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 253 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.54 gal
20.97 L · about $20.89
Round trip
$41.78
11.08 gal · 41.94 L
Estimated CO2
49.2 kg one way
Round trip: 98.5 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Nebraska · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Plainview and Bellevue. The current time is 22:30:23.

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.