How far is Papillion, NE from Valentine, NE?
The driving distance from Papillion, NE to Valentine, NE is about 301.1 miles (484.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 260.1 miles (418.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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City in Nebraska, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Papillion and Valentine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Papillion and Valentine.
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Start on East Lincoln Street
60 m · 13 sec · East Lincoln Street
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Turn right onto South Washington Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Washington Street
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Continue on South 84th Street
3.3 mi · 6 min · South 84th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West
1797 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight right
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 680 North
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Pacific Street
593 ft · 14 sec
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Continue on Pacific Street
123 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Pacific Street west
49 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Pacific Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Pacific Street
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Turn right onto South 120th Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South 120th Street
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Take the ramp left toward US 6 West
1855 ft · 45 sec · West Dodge Road
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Merge slight left onto West Dodge Road
10.1 mi · 12 min · West Dodge Road
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Continue straight
19.7 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right
1284 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left
143 m · 15 sec
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Turn right onto Highway 77
7.6 mi · 8 min · Highway 77
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Continue on Highway 275
23 mi · 25 min · Highway 275
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Continue on South Lincoln Street
1.8 mi · 2 min · South Lincoln Street
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Continue on Highway 275
7 mi · 8 min · Highway 275
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Continue on Front Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Front Street
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Continue on Highway 275
5.9 mi · 8 min · Highway 275
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Continue on E Avenue East
2749 ft · 1 min · E Avenue East
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Continue on Avenue E West
2531 ft · 1 min · Avenue E West
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Continue on Highway 275
23.5 mi · 27 min · Highway 275
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Continue on East Omaha Avenue
3.3 mi · 4 min · East Omaha Avenue
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Continue on Highway 275
2 mi · 2 min · Highway 275
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 275
62 m · 3 sec · Highway 275
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 275
18.8 mi · 22 min · Highway 275
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Continue on Front Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Front Street
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Continue on Highway 275
12.2 mi · 14 min · Highway 275
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Continue on L Street
1.1 km · 2 min · L Street
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Continue on East 11th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · East 11th Street
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Continue on Highway 275
8.1 mi · 9 min · Highway 275
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Continue on Miles Street
2496 ft · 32 sec · Miles Street
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Continue on Highway 275
9.6 mi · 11 min · Highway 275
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Continue on Front Street
2978 ft · 38 sec · Front Street
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Continue on Highway 275
7.6 mi · 9 min · Highway 275
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Continue on Highway 20/275
12.4 mi · 15 min · Highway 20/275
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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 Papillion and Valentine.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Papillion and Chance Rain Showers near Valentine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Papillion to Valentine?
The road trip is about 301.1 miles (484.5 km) and usually takes 06h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Neligh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.3 miles from Papillion and 150.7 miles from Valentine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 260.1 miles (418.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 41 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.05 one way or $80.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Papillion and Chance Rain Showers near Valentine.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Papillion and Valentine. Straight-line distance: 260.08 mi (418.56 km).
#1 Papillion
City in and county seat of Sarpy County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 20,293 |
| Coordinates | 41.1544400, -96.0422400 |
| Altitude | 308 |
| 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: 484 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 45m |
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 | $40.05 | $80.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $45.17 | $90.33 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $49.43 | $98.85 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $56.33 | $112.66 |
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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