How far is Wahoo, NE from Bellevue, NE?

The driving distance from Wahoo, NE to Bellevue, NE is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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
45.89 mi
01h 00m
Flight
38.29 mi
61.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.29 mi
Kilometers
61.62 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.89 mi
Kilometers
73.86 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellevue
Tue, May 12, 7:19 PM CDT
Return by in Wahoo
Tue, May 12, 8:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wahoo
2026-05-12T18:18
Arrive Bellevue
Tue, May 12, 7:19 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wahoo
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
Elkhorn
NE

Human settlement in Douglas County, Nebraska, United States of America

From Wahoo
22.5 mi
00h 30m
To Bellevue
23.4 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph WNW
Destination
60°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wahoo and Bellevue.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wahoo and Bellevue.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    29 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Broadway Street

    1902 ft · 1 min · North Broadway Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East 12th Street

    2089 ft · 42 sec · East 12th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Highway 77

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Highway 77

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Road M

    15 m · 1 sec · County Road M

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road M

    12.4 mi · 15 min · County Road M

  7. 7

    Continue on West Center Road

    3.4 mi · 4 min · West Center Road

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on West Center Road

    7.6 mi · 12 min · West Center Road

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto West Center Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · West Center Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-80

    2257 ft · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Downtown

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 480 North, US 75: Eppley Airfield, Downtown, Bellevue

    1535 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 75 South: Bellevue

    1.1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 75 south

    854 ft · 21 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Kennedy Freeway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Kennedy Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Cornhusker Road

    1149 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Bellevue

    51 m · 13 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Cornhusker Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Cornhusker Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Harvell Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harvell Drive

  21. 21

    Continue on South Harvell Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · South Harvell Drive

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Franklin Street

    2364 ft · 55 sec · Franklin Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Mission Avenue

    762 ft · 28 sec · East Mission Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Main Street

    22 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wahoo and Bellevue.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Center Road
14.4 mi · 31%
County Road M
12.4 mi · 27%
I 80 East
6.76 mi · 15%
Kennedy Freeway
4.12 mi · 9%
Highway 77
1.39 mi · 3%
Harvell Drive
1.06 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

County Road M

Exit the roundabout onto County Road M

12.4 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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
38.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elkhorn
00h 30m from Wahoo
Leave By
4:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Wahoo and Chance Rain Showers near Bellevue.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wahoo to Bellevue?

The road trip is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Elkhorn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.5 miles from Wahoo and 23.4 miles from Bellevue.

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

The direct path is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 4:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.11 one way or $12.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wahoo and Chance Rain Showers near Bellevue.

Stop Ideas Near Elkhorn

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

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

RAIL

Omaha

26 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

66 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wahoo and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 38.29 mi (61.62 km).

Wahoo

#1 Wahoo

City in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States

Population4,603
Coordinates41.2113900, -96.6203000
Altitude369
CountryUnited States
Bellevue

#2 Bellevue

The most populous city in Sarpy County, Nebraska.

Population53,270
Coordinates41.1366700, -95.8908400
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Start: (-96.620299, 41.211483)
End: Main Street (-95.890916, 41.13667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.62 gal
6.13 L · about $6.11
Round trip
$12.22
3.24 gal · 12.26 L
Estimated CO2
14.4 kg one way
Round trip: 28.8 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.11 $12.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.89 $13.78
Premium $4.65 $7.54 $15.08
Diesel $5.30 $8.59 $17.18

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Wahoo and Bellevue. The current time is 18:18:34.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.