How far is Tecumseh, NE from Bellevue, NE?
The driving distance from Tecumseh, NE to Bellevue, NE is about 71 miles (114.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City and county seat of Otoe County, Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tecumseh and Bellevue.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tecumseh and Bellevue.
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Start on Clay Street
31 m · 10 sec · Clay Street
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Turn left onto South 3rd Street
160 m · 25 sec · South 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Broadway Street
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Turn left onto North 12th Street
3007 ft · 55 sec · North 12th Street
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Continue on North 13th Street
661 ft · 15 sec · North 13th Street
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Continue on Highway 50
10 mi · 12 min · Highway 50
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Continue on South 30th Road
9 mi · 10 min · South 30th Road
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Continue on Park Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Park Street
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Continue on South 30th Road
1394 ft · 28 sec · South 30th Road
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Continue on North 30th Road
1002 ft · 18 sec · North 30th Road
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Take the ramp right toward NE 2
1412 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Highway 2
1.3 mi · 1 min · Highway 2
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Continue on I Road
2.2 mi · 2 min · I Road
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Continue on Highway 2
10.2 mi · 11 min · Highway 2
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Turn left onto North 58th Road
1.1 km · 2 min · North 58th Road
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Turn right onto H Road
2192 ft · 1 min · H Road
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Turn left onto Highway 75
1.1 mi · 1 min · Highway 75
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Continue on North 58th Road
26.8 mi · 31 min · North 58th Road
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Turn right onto Highway 34
1.9 mi · 2 min · Highway 34
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Turn left onto Harlan Lewis Road
3.6 mi · 7 min · Harlan Lewis Road
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Continue on Hancock Street
3026 ft · 1 min · Hancock Street
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Turn right onto East Mission Avenue
118 m · 15 sec · East 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 Tecumseh and Bellevue.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
North 58th Road
Continue on North 58th Road
26.8 mi · 00h 31m
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 Tecumseh and Sunny near Bellevue.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tecumseh to Bellevue?
The road trip is about 71 miles (114.3 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
Nebraska City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.4 miles from Tecumseh and 35.6 miles from Bellevue.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 3:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.43 one way or $18.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tecumseh and Sunny near Bellevue.
Stop Ideas Near Nebraska City
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 Nebraska City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tecumseh and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 55.55 mi (89.4 km).
#1 Tecumseh
City and county seat of Johnson County, Nebraska
| Population | 1,578 |
| Coordinates | 40.3666700, -96.1961200 |
| Altitude | 346 |
| 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: 114 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $9.43 | $18.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.63 | $21.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.64 | $23.27 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.26 | $26.52 |
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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