How far is Omaha, NE from Valley, NE?

The driving distance from Omaha, NE to Valley, NE is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.17 mi
00h 37m
Flight
21.42 mi
34.48 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.42 mi
Kilometers
34.48 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.17 mi
Kilometers
38.89 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Valley
Wed, Apr 22, 11:00 PM CDT
Return by in Omaha
Wed, Apr 22, 11:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Omaha
2026-04-22T22:22
Arrive Valley
Wed, Apr 22, 11:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Omaha
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Boys Town
NE

Village in Nebraska

From Omaha
12.1 mi
00h 18m
To Valley
12.1 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph S
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 21 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Omaha and Valley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Omaha and Valley.

  1. 1

    Start on Harney Street

    54 m · 10 sec · Harney Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 18th Street

    112 m · 20 sec · South 18th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Howard Street

    96 m · 18 sec · Howard Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South 19th Street

    1525 ft · 1 min · South 19th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Dodge Street

    5 mi · 12 min · Dodge Street

  6. 6

    Continue on West Dodge Road

    13.8 mi · 18 min · West Dodge Road

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Meigs Street, 252nd Street

    1448 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Meigs Street

    1456 ft · 42 sec · East Meigs Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Reichmuth Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Reichmuth Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Spruce Street

    1171 ft · 32 sec · North Spruce Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Spruce Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Omaha and Valley.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Dodge Road
17 mi · 70%
Dodge Street
5.02 mi · 21%
East Reichmuth Road
0.96 mi · 4%
South 19th Street
0.29 mi · 1%
East Meigs Street
0.28 mi · 1%
Meigs Street
0.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Dodge Road

Continue on West Dodge Road

13.8 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
21.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boys Town
00h 18m from Omaha
Leave By
7:14 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Omaha and Sunny near Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Omaha to Valley?

The road trip is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Boys Town is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Omaha and 12.1 miles from Valley.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.21 one way or $6.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Omaha and Sunny near Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Boys Town

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Boys Town, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Boys Town.

RAIL

Omaha

17 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

69 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Omaha and Valley. Straight-line distance: 21.42 mi (34.48 km).

Omaha

#1 Omaha

The largest city in Nebraska and the center of the Omaha metropolitan area.

Population478,393
Coordinates41.2562600, -95.9404300
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Valley

#2 Valley

City in Nebraska, United States

Population2,928
Coordinates41.3127800, -96.3461400
Altitude348
CountryUnited States
Start: Omaha (-95.94043, 41.25626)
End: Valley (-96.34614, 41.31278)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.85 gal
3.23 L · about $3.21
Round trip
$6.41
1.7 gal · 6.46 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.1 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.21 $6.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.62 $7.23
Premium $4.65 $3.96 $7.91
Diesel $5.30 $4.51 $9.02

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Nebraska · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Omaha and Valley. The current time is 22:22:31.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.