How far is Sidney, NE from Bellevue, NE?
The driving distance from Sidney, NE to Bellevue, NE is about 397.4 miles (639.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 368.7 miles (593.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 05h 50m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Buffalo County, Nebraska, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sidney and Bellevue.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sidney and Bellevue.
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Start on 11th Avenue
8 m · 3 sec · 11th Avenue
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Turn right onto King Street
106 m · 21 sec · King Street
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Turn left onto 10th Avenue
723 ft · 19 sec · 10th Avenue
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Turn right onto Illinois Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · Illinois Street
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Turn right onto Link 17J
1.2 mi · 2 min · Link 17J
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Continue on Upland Parkway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Upland Parkway
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Take the ramp left toward I 80 east
1802 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
378.3 mi · 6 hr 23 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 Sidney and Bellevue.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 80 east
Merge slight left
378 mi · 06h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sidney and Sunny near Bellevue.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sidney to Bellevue?
The road trip is about 397.4 miles (639.6 km) and usually takes 05h 50m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Elm Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 198.5 miles from Sidney and 199 miles from Bellevue.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 368.7 miles (593.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:18 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.87 one way or $105.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 124.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Sidney and Bellevue, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sidney and Sunny near Bellevue.
Stop Ideas Near Elm Creek
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 Elm Creek.
Holdrege
Hastings
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sidney and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 368.68 mi (593.33 km).
#1 Sidney
City in Nebraska, United States
| Population | 6,235 |
| Coordinates | 41.1427600, -102.9779800 |
| Altitude | 1246 |
| 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: 640 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 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 | $52.87 | $105.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $59.63 | $119.25 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $65.25 | $130.50 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $74.36 | $148.72 |
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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