How far is Valentine, NE from Bellevue, NE?

The driving distance from Valentine, NE to Bellevue, NE is about 310.4 miles (499.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 267.6 miles (430.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
310.37 mi
05h 18m
Flight
267.59 mi
430.65 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
267.59 mi
Kilometers
430.65 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
310.37 mi
Kilometers
499.5 km
Drive Time
05h 18m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellevue
Sat, Apr 11, 6:56 AM CDT
Return by in Valentine
Sat, Apr 11, 12:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Valentine
2026-04-11T01:37
Arrive Bellevue
Sat, Apr 11, 6:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:19 AM to 1:19 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Valentine
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Oakdale
NE

Human settlement in Antelope County, Nebraska, United States of America

From Valentine
154.8 mi
02h 39m
To Bellevue
155.6 mi
02h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph S
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Valentine and Bellevue.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Valentine and Bellevue.

  1. 1

    Start on West 2nd Street

    34 m · 7 sec · West 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1892 ft · 32 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West C Street

    46.3 mi · 56 min · West C Street

  4. 4

    Continue on US Highway 20

    8.5 mi · 10 min · US Highway 20

  5. 5

    Continue on Highway 20

    36.8 mi · 44 min · Highway 20

  6. 6

    Continue on West 5th Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West 5th Street

  7. 7

    Continue on North Hyde Street

    2807 ft · 60 sec · North Hyde Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Highway 20

    17.3 mi · 21 min · Highway 20

  9. 9

    Continue on West Douglas Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Douglas Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway 20/275

    12.4 mi · 15 min · Highway 20/275

  11. 11

    Continue on Highway 275

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Highway 275

  12. 12

    Continue on Front Street

    2978 ft · 38 sec · Front Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Highway 275

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Highway 275

  14. 14

    Continue on Miles Street

    2496 ft · 32 sec · Miles Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Highway 275

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Highway 275

  16. 16

    Continue on West 11th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West 11th Street

  17. 17

    Continue on L Street

    12.9 mi · 16 min · L Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Front Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Front Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Highway 275

    18.8 mi · 22 min · Highway 275

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 275

    59 m · 2 sec · Highway 275

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 275

    2 mi · 3 min · Highway 275

  22. 22

    Continue on West Omaha Avenue

    3.4 mi · 4 min · West Omaha Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Highway 275

    23.5 mi · 27 min · Highway 275

  24. 24

    Continue on Avenue E West

    2531 ft · 1 min · Avenue E West

  25. 25

    Continue on E Avenue East

    2749 ft · 1 min · E Avenue East

  26. 26

    Continue on Highway 275

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Highway 275

  27. 27

    Continue on Front Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Front Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Highway 275

    7 mi · 8 min · Highway 275

  29. 29

    Continue on North Lincoln Street

    1.8 mi · 2 min · North Lincoln Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Highway 275

    22.9 mi · 25 min · Highway 275

  31. 31

    Continue on Highway 77

    7.8 mi · 8 min · Highway 77

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right

    1742 ft · 47 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto Highway 30

    20 mi · 22 min · Highway 30

  34. 34

    Continue straight

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward I 680, I 80

    2622 ft · 54 sec

  36. 36

    Keep slight right to continue on I 680 South

    2364 ft · 58 sec

  37. 37

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  38. 38

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Downtown

    1.3 km · 2 min

  39. 39

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 7 min

  40. 40

    Take the exit slight right toward I 480 North, US 75: Eppley Airfield, Downtown, Bellevue

    1535 ft · 37 sec

  41. 41

    Keep slight right to continue on US 75 South: Bellevue

    1.1 km · 1 min

  42. 42

    Keep slight left to continue on US 75 south

    854 ft · 21 sec

  43. 43

    Merge slight left onto Kennedy Freeway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Kennedy Freeway

  44. 44

    Take the exit slight right toward Cornhusker Road

    1149 ft · 28 sec

  45. 45

    Keep slight left to continue on Bellevue

    51 m · 13 sec

  46. 46

    Turn left onto Cornhusker Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Cornhusker Road

  47. 47

    Continue on Harvell Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harvell Drive

  48. 48

    Continue on South Harvell Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · South Harvell Drive

  49. 49

    Turn straight onto Franklin Street

    2364 ft · 55 sec · Franklin Street

  50. 50

    Turn left onto East Mission Avenue

    762 ft · 28 sec · East Mission Avenue

  51. 51

    Turn left onto Main Street

    22 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  52. 52

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Valentine and Bellevue.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
52 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 275
105 mi · 34%
Highway 20
54.2 mi · 17%
West C Street
46.3 mi · 15%
Highway 30
31.1 mi · 10%
L Street
12.9 mi · 4%
Highway 20/275
12.4 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

West C Street

Turn left onto West C Street

46.3 mi · 00h 56m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.8 mi
267.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakdale
02h 39m from Valentine
Leave By
6:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Valentine and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bellevue.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Valentine to Bellevue?

The road trip is about 310.4 miles (499.5 km) and usually takes 05h 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?

Oakdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.8 miles from Valentine and 155.6 miles from Bellevue.

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

The direct path is about 267.6 miles (430.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.29 one way or $82.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Valentine and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bellevue.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Valentine and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 267.59 mi (430.65 km).

Valentine

#1 Valentine

City in Cherry County, Nebraska, United States

Population2,745
Coordinates42.8727800, -100.5509700
Altitude787
CountryUnited States
Bellevue

#2 Bellevue

The most populous city in Sarpy County, Nebraska.

Population53,270
Coordinates41.1366700, -95.8908400
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Start: West 2nd Street (-100.550986, 42.873022)
End: Main Street (-95.890916, 41.13667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 500 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.95 gal
41.46 L · about $41.29
Round trip
$82.58
21.9 gal · 82.92 L
Estimated CO2
97.3 kg one way
Round trip: 194.6 kg / 429 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $41.29 $82.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $46.57 $93.14
Premium $4.65 $50.96 $101.92
Diesel $5.30 $58.08 $116.16

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Valentine and Bellevue. The current time is 01:37:44.

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.