How far is West Point, NE from Beatrice, NE?
The driving distance from West Point, NE to Beatrice, NE is about 121.4 miles (195.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.7 miles (175 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.
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.
Human settlement in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Point and Beatrice.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Point and Beatrice.
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Start on the route
68 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto North Colfax Street
49 m · 9 sec · North Colfax Street
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Turn right onto East Bridge Street
111 m · 23 sec · East Bridge Street
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Turn left onto North Lincoln Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Lincoln Street
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Continue on Highway 275
8.6 mi · 9 min · Highway 275
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Turn right onto State Highway 91
94 m · 6 sec · State Highway 91
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Continue on Highway 91
3.7 mi · 4 min · Highway 91
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Continue on 4th Street
2369 ft · 53 sec · 4th Street
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Turn left onto Range Line Street
2525 ft · 33 sec · Range Line Street
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Continue on Highway 79
15.1 mi · 18 min · Highway 79
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Merge slight left onto Highway 30
1149 ft · 16 sec · Highway 30
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Take the exit slight left
25 m · 10 sec
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Continue on Highway 30
1269 ft · 20 sec · Highway 30
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Turn right onto Highway 79
1.5 km · 1 min · Highway 79
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Continue on North Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Highway 79
1.2 km · 53 sec · Highway 79
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Continue on County Road 25
3.9 mi · 5 min · County Road 25
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Continue on County Road X
1.8 mi · 2 min · County Road X
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Continue on County Road 27
13 mi · 15 min · County Road 27
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Turn right onto County Road K
1 mi · 1 min · County Road K
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Turn left onto County Road 28
8.1 mi · 9 min · County Road 28
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Continue on Cedar Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Cedar Street
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Continue on County Road 28
1.1 mi · 1 min · County Road 28
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Continue on Highway 79
1.6 km · 1 min · Highway 79
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Continue on Nebraska Highway 79
4.8 mi · 6 min · Nebraska Highway 79
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Continue on Northwest 56th Street
6.6 mi · 8 min · Northwest 56th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West US Highway 34
1.6 mi · 2 min · West US Highway 34
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West, US 77 South: Municipal Airport
3093 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 77 South: Beatrice
2900 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 77 South: Beatrice
9.1 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 77
1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 77
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Continue on South 12th Street
6.8 mi · 7 min · South 12th Street
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Continue on US Highway 77
3.8 mi · 4 min · US Highway 77
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Continue on Highway 77
16.3 mi · 18 min · Highway 77
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Continue on North 6th Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · North 6th Street
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Turn slight right
28 m · 14 sec
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Turn left
25 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
11 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Point and Beatrice.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Highway 77
Continue on Highway 77
16.3 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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving West Point and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Beatrice.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Point to Beatrice?
The road trip is about 121.4 miles (195.4 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?
Valparaiso is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.8 miles from West Point and 59.7 miles from Beatrice.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.7 miles (175 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 2:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.14 one way or $32.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around West Point and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Beatrice.
Stop Ideas Near Valparaiso
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 Valparaiso.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Point and Beatrice. Straight-line distance: 108.75 mi (175.01 km).
#1 West Point
City in Nebraska, USA
| Population | 3,237 |
| Coordinates | 41.8416700, -96.7086400 |
| Altitude | 411 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Beatrice
City in Gage County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 12,264 |
| Coordinates | 40.2680600, -96.7469700 |
| Altitude | 392 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-96.747018, 40.26814)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 195 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $16.14 | $32.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.20 | $36.41 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.92 | $39.84 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.70 | $45.40 |
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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