How far is Ravenna, NE from Bellevue, NE?

The driving distance from Ravenna, NE to Bellevue, NE is about 180 miles (289.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.6 miles (253.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 47m 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
179.99 mi
02h 53m
Flight
157.55 mi
253.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.55 mi
Kilometers
253.56 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
179.99 mi
Kilometers
289.66 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellevue
Tue, May 12, 9:14 PM CDT
Return by in Ravenna
Wed, May 13, 12:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ravenna
2026-05-12T18:20
Arrive Bellevue
Tue, May 12, 9:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ravenna
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
Utica
NE

Village in Nebraska, United States

From Ravenna
89.9 mi
01h 26m
To Bellevue
90.1 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph NNW
Destination
60°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ravenna and Bellevue.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Grand Avenue

    2415 ft · 48 sec · Grand Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Ravenna Road

    774 ft · 20 sec · Ravenna Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Highway 2

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Highway 2

  4. 4

    Continue on West Nebraska Highway 2

    2.7 mi · 3 min · West Nebraska Highway 2

  5. 5

    Continue on West Highway 2

    15.5 mi · 18 min · West Highway 2

  6. 6

    Take the exit right toward US 281 South, NE 2 East

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Continue on US Highway 281

    4.8 mi · 6 min · US Highway 281

  8. 8

    Turn left onto I 80 east

    2237 ft · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    126.3 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NE 370: Papillion, Bellevue

    2686 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on NE 370 East: Papillion, Bellevue

    61 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Highway 370

    11.8 mi · 17 min · Highway 370

  13. 13

    Continue on Harlan Drive

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Harlan Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Galvin Road South

    2059 ft · 57 sec · Galvin Road South

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Mission Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Mission Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Main Street

    22 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ravenna 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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 east
127 mi · 70%
West Highway 2
15.5 mi · 9%
Highway 370
11.8 mi · 7%
Highway 2
10.2 mi · 6%
US Highway 281
4.82 mi · 3%
US 281 South
4.63 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 80 east

Merge slight left

126 mi · 02h 11m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.4 mi
157.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Utica
01h 26m from Ravenna
Leave By
12:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ravenna and Chance Rain Showers near Bellevue.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ravenna to Bellevue?

The road trip is about 180 miles (289.7 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?

Utica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.9 miles from Ravenna and 90.1 miles from Bellevue.

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

The direct path is about 157.6 miles (253.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 12:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.95 one way or $47.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ravenna and Chance Rain Showers near Bellevue.

Stop Ideas Near Utica

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

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

RAIL

Lincoln

54 mi away
201 North 7th St.
RAIL

Hastings

94 mi away
501 West First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ravenna and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 157.55 mi (253.56 km).

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#1 Ravenna

City in Nebraska

Population1,361
Coordinates41.0261200, -98.9125800
Altitude612
CountryUnited States
Bellevue

#2 Bellevue

The most populous city in Sarpy County, Nebraska.

Population53,270
Coordinates41.1366700, -95.8908400
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Start: Grand Avenue (-98.912706, 41.02612)
End: Main Street (-95.890916, 41.13667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 290 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.35 gal
24.04 L · about $23.95
Round trip
$47.89
12.7 gal · 48.08 L
Estimated CO2
56.4 kg one way
Round trip: 112.9 kg / 249 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.95 $47.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.01 $54.01
Premium $4.65 $29.55 $59.11
Diesel $5.30 $33.68 $67.36

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Ravenna and Bellevue. The current time is 18:20:54.

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.