How far is York, NE from Beatrice, NE?
The driving distance from York, NE to Beatrice, NE is about 88.1 miles (141.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
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Halfway Point
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Village in Nebraska
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between York and Beatrice.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between York and Beatrice.
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Start on East 7th Street
84 m · 20 sec · East 7th Street
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Turn left onto North Lincoln Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Lincoln Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto I 80 east
1873 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
15.4 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NE 80E Link: Beaver Crossing
1654 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto 420th Road
8.4 mi · 10 min · 420th Road
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Continue on Highway 80E
3 mi · 4 min · Highway 80E
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Turn left onto 1st Street
1 mi · 2 min · 1st Street
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Continue on Highway 6
5.6 mi · 7 min · Highway 6
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Turn right onto Highway 33
10 mi · 12 min · Highway 33
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Turn right onto Highway 103
9.5 mi · 11 min · Highway 103
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Continue on North Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Highway 103
12.9 mi · 15 min · Highway 103
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Highway 4
8.6 mi · 11 min · West Highway 4
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Turn left onto West Court Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · West Court Street
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Turn left onto North 5th Street
925 ft · 34 sec · North 5th Street
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Turn right
18 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
106 m · 26 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 York 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.
I 80 east
Merge slight left
15.4 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving York and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Beatrice.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from York to Beatrice?
The road trip is about 88.1 miles (141.8 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Dorchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.7 miles from York and 47.4 miles from Beatrice.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 3:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.73 one way or $23.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around York and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Beatrice.
Stop Ideas Near Dorchester
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 Dorchester.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between York and Beatrice. Straight-line distance: 60.71 mi (97.7 km).
#1 York
City in Nebraska, USA
| Population | 7,783 |
| Coordinates | 40.8680700, -97.5920000 |
| Altitude | 488 |
| 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: 142 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $11.73 | $23.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.23 | $26.45 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.47 | $28.95 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.50 | $32.99 |
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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