How far is Waverly, NE from Bellevue, NE?
The driving distance from Waverly, NE to Bellevue, NE is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Sarpy County, Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waverly and Bellevue.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waverly and Bellevue.
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Start on Kenilworth Street
110 m · 21 sec · Kenilworth Street
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Turn left onto North 141st Street
674 ft · 28 sec · North 141st Street
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Turn sharp left onto US Highway 6
4.1 mi · 5 min · US Highway 6
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Continue on Highway 6
1.3 mi · 2 min · Highway 6
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Turn right onto Church Road
3 mi · 5 min · Church Road
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Turn left onto 238th Street
1.4 km · 1 min · 238th Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 80 east
2263 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
17.5 mi · 18 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 Waverly 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
17.5 mi · 00h 18m
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 Waverly and Sunny near Bellevue.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waverly to Bellevue?
The road trip is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Gretna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Waverly and 21.1 miles from Bellevue.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.62 one way or $11.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Waverly and Sunny near Bellevue.
Stop Ideas Near Gretna
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 Gretna.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waverly and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 36.52 mi (58.77 km).
#1 Waverly
City in Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States of America
| Population | 4,128 |
| Coordinates | 40.9175000, -96.5283400 |
| Altitude | 342 |
| 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: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.62 | $11.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.34 | $12.67 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.93 | $13.87 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.90 | $15.81 |
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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