How far is Seward, NE from Beatrice, NE?

The driving distance from Seward, NE to Beatrice, NE is about 64.5 miles (103.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.8 miles (77 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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
64.47 mi
01h 05m
Flight
47.85 mi
77.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.85 mi
Kilometers
77.01 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.47 mi
Kilometers
103.75 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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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 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beatrice
Tue, Apr 14, 11:21 PM CDT
Return by in Seward
Wed, Apr 15, 12:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seward
2026-04-14T22:16
Arrive Beatrice
Tue, Apr 14, 11:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Seward
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
Crete
NE

Town in Saline County, Nebraska, United States

From Seward
30.1 mi
00h 32m
To Beatrice
34.4 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Seward and Beatrice.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Seward and Beatrice.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    15 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    2254 ft · 47 sec · South 6th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South Highway 15

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Highway 15

  4. 4

    Continue on 280th Road

    8.1 mi · 10 min · 280th Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Pioneers Road

    1.1 km · 48 sec · Pioneers Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Highway 6

    2186 ft · 29 sec · Highway 6

  7. 7

    Continue on 294th Road

    4.7 mi · 5 min · 294th Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Highway 6

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Highway 6

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Highway 76E

    2090 ft · 47 sec · Highway 76E

  10. 10

    Continue on West Line Road

    2852 ft · 1 min · West Line Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Highway 33

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Highway 33

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Highway 103

    9.5 mi · 11 min · Highway 103

  13. 13

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Highway 103

    12.9 mi · 15 min · Highway 103

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Highway 4

    8.6 mi · 11 min · West Highway 4

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Court Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · West Court Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North 5th Street

    925 ft · 34 sec · North 5th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    18 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    106 m · 26 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Seward and Beatrice.

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 103
22.4 mi · 35%
West Highway 4
8.56 mi · 13%
280th Road
8.12 mi · 13%
Highway 33
7.54 mi · 12%
294th Road
4.74 mi · 7%
Highway 6
3.09 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Highway 103

Continue on Highway 103

12.9 mi · 00h 15m

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
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.7 mi
47.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crete
00h 32m from Seward
Leave By
4:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Seward and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Beatrice.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Seward to Beatrice?

The road trip is about 64.5 miles (103.8 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Crete is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.1 miles from Seward and 34.4 miles from Beatrice.

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

The direct path is about 47.8 miles (77 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 4:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.56 one way or $17.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Seward and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Beatrice.

Stop Ideas Near Crete

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

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

RAIL

Lincoln

30 mi away
201 North 7th St.
RAIL

Omaha

111 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seward and Beatrice. Straight-line distance: 47.85 mi (77.01 km).

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#1 Seward

City in Alaska, USA

Population7,363
Coordinates40.9069500, -97.0989200
Altitude455
CountryUnited States
Beatrice

#2 Beatrice

City in Gage County, Nebraska, United States

Population12,264
Coordinates40.2680600, -96.7469700
Altitude392
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-97.09892, 40.906974)
End: (-96.747018, 40.26814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.27 gal
8.61 L · about $8.56
Round trip
$17.12
4.54 gal · 17.22 L
Estimated CO2
20.2 kg one way
Round trip: 40.3 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.56 $17.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.65 $19.31
Premium $4.65 $10.56 $21.13
Diesel $5.30 $12.04 $24.08

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Seward and Beatrice. The current time is 22:16:11.

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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.