How far is Wakefield, NE from Bellevue, NE?

The driving distance from Wakefield, NE to Bellevue, NE is about 139.3 miles (224.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93 miles (149.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m 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
139.3 mi
02h 12m
Flight
92.99 mi
149.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.99 mi
Kilometers
149.66 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.3 mi
Kilometers
224.18 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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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 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellevue
Mon, May 25, 5:35 AM CDT
Return by in Wakefield
Mon, May 25, 7:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wakefield
2026-05-25T03:22
Arrive Bellevue
Mon, May 25, 5:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wakefield
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
Hooper
NE

City in Dodge County, Nebraska, United States of America

From Wakefield
59.5 mi
01h 06m
To Bellevue
79.7 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph S
Destination
85°F
Memorial Day

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 3rd Street

    779 ft · 36 sec · 3rd Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Oak Street

    2554 ft · 45 sec · Oak Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Highway 35

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Highway 35

  4. 4

    Continue on Highway 16

    15.8 mi · 18 min · Highway 16

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 9

    864 ft · 18 sec · Highway 9

  6. 6

    Continue on North 4th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North 4th Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Highway 9

    16.9 mi · 25 min · Highway 9

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 275

    2242 ft · 34 sec · Highway 275

  9. 9

    Continue on North Lincoln Street

    1.8 mi · 2 min · North Lincoln Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway 275

    22.9 mi · 25 min · Highway 275

  11. 11

    Continue on Highway 77

    7.8 mi · 8 min · Highway 77

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    1742 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Highway 30

    20 mi · 22 min · Highway 30

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 680, I 80

    2622 ft · 54 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 680 South

    2364 ft · 58 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Downtown

    1.3 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

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

    1535 ft · 37 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on US 75 South: Bellevue

    1.1 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on US 75 south

    854 ft · 21 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Kennedy Freeway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Kennedy Freeway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Cornhusker Road

    1149 ft · 28 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Bellevue

    51 m · 13 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Cornhusker Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Cornhusker Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Harvell Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harvell Drive

  28. 28

    Continue on South Harvell Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · South Harvell Drive

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Franklin Street

    2364 ft · 55 sec · Franklin Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto East Mission Avenue

    762 ft · 28 sec · East Mission Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Main Street

    22 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
32 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 30
31.1 mi · 22%
Highway 275
23.3 mi · 17%
Highway 9
17.1 mi · 12%
Highway 16
15.8 mi · 11%
Highway 77
8.1 mi · 6%
I 80 East
6.8 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Highway 275

Continue on Highway 275

22.9 mi · 00h 25m

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
02h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.3 mi
93 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hooper
01h 06m from Wakefield
Leave By
2:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wakefield and Sunny near Bellevue.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 139.3 miles (224.2 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

Hooper is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.5 miles from Wakefield and 79.7 miles from Bellevue.

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

The direct path is about 93 miles (149.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.3 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 2:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.55 one way or $37.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wakefield and Sunny near Bellevue.

Stop Ideas Near Hooper

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

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

RAIL

Omaha

65 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

90 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wakefield and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 92.99 mi (149.66 km).

Wakefield

#1 Wakefield

City in Nebraska

Population1,362
Coordinates42.2691700, -96.8650400
Altitude428
CountryUnited States
Bellevue

#2 Bellevue

The most populous city in Sarpy County, Nebraska.

Population53,270
Coordinates41.1366700, -95.8908400
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Start: 3rd Street (-96.865069, 42.269151)
End: Main Street (-95.890916, 41.13667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 224 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.92 gal
18.61 L · about $18.55
Round trip
$37.11
9.84 gal · 37.22 L
Estimated CO2
43.7 kg one way
Round trip: 87.4 kg / 193 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.55 $37.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.92 $41.85
Premium $4.65 $22.90 $45.80
Diesel $5.30 $26.10 $52.19

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Wakefield and Bellevue. The current time is 03:22:50.

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.