How far is Homer, NE from Valentine, NE?
The driving distance from Homer, NE to Valentine, NE is about 242 miles (389.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 210 miles (338 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 54m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Holt County, Nebraska, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Homer and Valentine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Homer and Valentine.
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Start on 1st Street
31 m · 10 sec · 1st Street
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Turn left onto John Street
638 ft · 31 sec · John Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 77
7.2 mi · 9 min · Highway 77
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Turn left onto Highway 35
2.6 mi · 3 min · Highway 35
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Turn right onto Highway 110
2.3 mi · 3 min · Highway 110
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Turn left onto Highway 20
4 mi · 5 min · Highway 20
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Continue on East Elk Street
2600 ft · 1 min · East Elk Street
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Continue on Highway 20
30.1 mi · 35 min · Highway 20
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Continue on Willow Street
1615 ft · 34 sec · Willow Street
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Continue on Highway 20
5.6 mi · 7 min · Highway 20
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Continue on 1st Street
2087 ft · 35 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on Highway 20
20.3 mi · 24 min · Highway 20
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Continue on Front Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Front Street
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Continue on Highway 20
8.8 mi · 10 min · Highway 20
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Continue on East Park Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Park Avenue
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Continue on Highway 20
16.5 mi · 19 min · Highway 20
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Continue on 1st Street
1807 ft · 28 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on Highway 20
5.3 mi · 6 min · Highway 20
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Continue on 2nd Street
1.5 km · 2 min · 2nd Street
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Continue on Highway 20
23 mi · 27 min · Highway 20
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Continue on East Douglas Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · East Douglas Street
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Continue on Highway 20
17.3 mi · 21 min · Highway 20
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Continue on South Hyde Street
2765 ft · 59 sec · South Hyde Street
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Continue on East 5th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East 5th Street
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Continue on Highway 20
36.8 mi · 44 min · Highway 20
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Continue on US Highway 20
8.5 mi · 10 min · US Highway 20
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Continue on East 4th Street
43.1 mi · 51 min · East 4th Street
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Continue straight
3.2 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1892 ft · 30 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West 2nd Street
34 m · 5 sec · West 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Homer and Valentine.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
East 4th Street
Continue on East 4th Street
43.1 mi · 00h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Homer and Sunny near Valentine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Homer to Valentine?
The road trip is about 242 miles (389.4 km) and usually takes 04h 54m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Inman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.7 miles from Homer and 121.2 miles from Valentine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 210 miles (338 km), while the road route adds roughly 32 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.79 one way or $71.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Homer and Sunny near Valentine.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Homer and Valentine. Straight-line distance: 210.03 mi (338.01 km).
#1 Homer
Village in Nebraska
| Population | 520 |
| Coordinates | 42.3216600, -96.4894800 |
| Altitude | 338 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Valentine
City in Cherry County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 2,745 |
| Coordinates | 42.8727800, -100.5509700 |
| Altitude | 787 |
| Country | United States |
End: Valentine (-100.55097, 42.87278)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 389 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 01m |
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 | $4.19 | $35.79 | $71.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.47 | $38.19 | $76.38 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $42.72 | $85.43 |
| Diesel | $6.04 | $51.57 | $103.15 |
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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