How far is Sutherland, NE from Bellevue, NE?
The driving distance from Sutherland, NE to Bellevue, NE is about 297.8 miles (479.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 272.3 miles (438.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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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
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 25m.
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.
City in Nebraska
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sutherland and Bellevue.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sutherland and Bellevue.
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Start on 1st Street
1.2 km · 1 min · 1st Street
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Turn right
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the ramp sharp left toward I 80 east
1517 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
280.4 mi · 4 hr 45 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 Sutherland 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
280 mi · 04h 45m
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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sutherland and Sunny near Bellevue.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sutherland to Bellevue?
The road trip is about 297.8 miles (479.3 km) and usually takes 04h 25m 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?
Wood River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.8 miles from Sutherland and 149.1 miles from Bellevue.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 272.3 miles (438.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.63 one way or $79.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sutherland and Sunny near Bellevue.
Stop Ideas Near Wood River
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 Wood River.
Hastings
Holdrege
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sutherland and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 272.36 mi (438.32 km).
#1 Sutherland
Historic county, lieutenancy area and registration county of Scotland
| Population | 1,315 |
| Coordinates | 41.1569400, -101.1262700 |
| Altitude | 902 |
| 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: 479 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 42m |
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 | $39.63 | $79.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $44.70 | $89.40 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $48.91 | $97.83 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $55.75 | $111.49 |
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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