How far is Scottsbluff, NE from Valentine, NE?
The driving distance from Scottsbluff, NE to Valentine, NE is about 217.6 miles (350.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 173.6 miles (279.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 18m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny then Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scottsbluff and Valentine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scottsbluff and Valentine.
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Start on Avenue C
17 m · 4 sec · Avenue C
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Turn right onto West 20th Street
1234 ft · 35 sec · West 20th Street
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Turn right onto West Railway Street
1505 ft · 39 sec · West Railway Street
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Turn right onto Avenue I
2.3 mi · 4 min · Avenue I
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Continue on Highway 71
38.4 mi · 44 min · Highway 71
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Continue on Dodge Road
18.4 mi · 21 min · Dodge Road
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Continue on Niobrara Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Niobrara Street
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Continue on Dodge Road
10.3 mi · 12 min · Dodge Road
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Turn left onto Highway 87
8.8 mi · 10 min · Highway 87
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Continue on State Highway 87
19.7 mi · 23 min · State Highway 87
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Turn right onto South 1st Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South 1st Street
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Continue on US Highway 20
10.3 mi · 12 min · US Highway 20
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Continue on West 2nd Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West 2nd Street
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Continue on US Highway 20
105 mi · 2 hr 3 min · US Highway 20
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Turn left 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 Scottsbluff 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.
US Highway 20
Continue on US Highway 20
105 mi · 02h 03m
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 Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Scottsbluff and Mostly Sunny then Chance Light Rain near Valentine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scottsbluff to Valentine?
The road trip is about 217.6 miles (350.2 km) and usually takes 04h 18m 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?
Rushville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.6 miles from Scottsbluff and 109 miles from Valentine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 173.6 miles (279.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 44 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 MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:24 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.96 one way or $57.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Scottsbluff and Valentine, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Scottsbluff and Mostly Sunny then Chance Light Rain near Valentine.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scottsbluff and Valentine. Straight-line distance: 173.59 mi (279.36 km).
#1 Scottsbluff
City in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 14,373 |
| Coordinates | 41.8666300, -103.6671700 |
| Altitude | 1186 |
| 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: 350 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 42m |
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 | $28.96 | $57.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.66 | $65.33 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.74 | $71.49 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $40.73 | $81.47 |
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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