How far is Seward, NE from Bellevue, NE?
The driving distance from Seward, NE to Bellevue, NE is about 74.2 miles (119.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.9 miles (104.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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 01h 17m.
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.
Village in Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Seward and Bellevue.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seward and Bellevue.
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Start on Main Street
15 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
2726 ft · 55 sec · Main Street
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Continue on McKelvie Road
4.9 mi · 6 min · McKelvie Road
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Continue on Highway 34
2 mi · 2 min · Highway 34
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Continue on Alvo Road
3 mi · 3 min · Alvo Road
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Continue on West US Highway 34
7.8 mi · 9 min · West US Highway 34
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East, US 77 North: Omaha
1308 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
37.7 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NE 370: Papillion, Bellevue
2686 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NE 370 East: Papillion, Bellevue
61 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Highway 370
11.8 mi · 17 min · Highway 370
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Continue on Harlan Drive
1.3 mi · 3 min · Harlan Drive
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Turn right onto Galvin Road South
2059 ft · 57 sec · Galvin Road South
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Turn left onto West Mission Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · West 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 Seward 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.
I 80 East
Merge slight left
37.7 mi · 00h 38m
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 Seward and Sunny near Bellevue.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Seward to Bellevue?
The road trip is about 74.2 miles (119.4 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Greenwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37 miles from Seward and 37.2 miles from Bellevue.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.9 miles (104.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 3:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.88 one way or $19.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Seward and Sunny near Bellevue.
Stop Ideas Near Greenwood
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 Greenwood.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Seward and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 64.95 mi (104.52 km).
#1 Seward
City in Alaska, USA
| Population | 7,363 |
| Coordinates | 40.9069500, -97.0989200 |
| Altitude | 455 |
| 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: 119 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $9.88 | $19.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.14 | $22.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.19 | $24.39 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.90 | $27.79 |
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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