How far is North Platte, NE from Valley, NE?
The driving distance from North Platte, NE to Valley, NE is about 274.4 miles (441.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 230 miles (370.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 41m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 50m.
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.
Township in Hall County, Nebraska
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Platte and Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Platte and Valley.
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Start on the route
48 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto West William Avenue
122 m · 20 sec · West William Avenue
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Turn right onto South Jeffers Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South Jeffers Street
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 East
2977 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
227.7 mi · 3 hr 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 77 North: Fremont, Wahoo
1893 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto North 56th Street
11.1 mi · 12 min · North 56th Street
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Continue on South Highway 77
555 ft · 10 sec · South Highway 77
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Continue on County Road 18
2.2 mi · 2 min · County Road 18
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Continue on Highway 77
11.6 mi · 13 min · Highway 77
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road M
66 m · 3 sec · County Road M
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road M
5.2 mi · 6 min · County Road M
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Turn left onto County Road 11
5 mi · 6 min · County Road 11
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Turn right onto County Road R
4 mi · 5 min · County Road R
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Continue on County Road 7
1 km · 51 sec · County Road 7
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Turn right
3 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto North 288th Street
2618 ft · 46 sec · North 288th Street
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Turn left onto West Valley Street
1 mi · 1 min · West Valley Street
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Turn right onto North West Street
99 m · 14 sec · North West Street
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Turn left onto West Gardiner Street
703 ft · 24 sec · West Gardiner Street
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Turn left onto North Spruce Street
23 m · 2 sec · North Spruce Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Spruce Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Platte and Valley.
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
228 mi · 03h 52m
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.
Sunny leaving North Platte and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Platte to Valley?
The road trip is about 274.4 miles (441.6 km) and usually takes 04h 50m 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?
Doniphan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137 miles from North Platte and 137.4 miles from Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 230 miles (370.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.50 one way or $73.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Platte and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Doniphan
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 Doniphan.
Hastings
Holdrege
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Platte and Valley. Straight-line distance: 230.03 mi (370.19 km).
#1 North Platte
City in Lincoln County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 23,202 |
| Coordinates | 41.1238900, -100.7654200 |
| Altitude | 854 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Valley
City in Nebraska, United States
| Population | 2,928 |
| Coordinates | 41.3127800, -96.3461400 |
| Altitude | 348 |
| Country | United States |
End: Valley (-96.34614, 41.31278)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 442 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 25m |
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 | $36.50 | $73.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $41.17 | $82.34 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $45.05 | $90.10 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $51.34 | $102.69 |
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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