How far is Valentine, NE from Homer, NE?
The driving distance from Valentine, NE to Homer, NE is about 241.7 miles (389 km), with a travel time of about 04h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 210 miles (338 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 46m 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
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 53m.
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.
Human settlement in Holt County, Nebraska, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Valentine and Homer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valentine and Homer.
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Start on West 2nd Street
34 m · 7 sec · West 2nd Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1892 ft · 32 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto West C Street
46.3 mi · 56 min · West C Street
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Continue on US Highway 20
8.5 mi · 10 min · US Highway 20
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Continue on Highway 20
36.8 mi · 44 min · Highway 20
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Continue on West 5th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West 5th Street
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Continue on North Hyde Street
2807 ft · 60 sec · North Hyde Street
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Continue on Highway 20
17.3 mi · 21 min · Highway 20
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Continue on West Douglas Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · West Douglas Street
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Continue on Highway 20/275
12.4 mi · 15 min · Highway 20/275
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Continue on Highway 20
10.6 mi · 12 min · Highway 20
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Continue on 2nd Street
1.5 km · 2 min · 2nd Street
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Continue on Highway 20
5.3 mi · 6 min · Highway 20
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Continue on 1st Street
1807 ft · 28 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on Highway 20
16.5 mi · 19 min · Highway 20
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Continue on West Park Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Park Avenue
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Continue on Highway 20
8.8 mi · 10 min · Highway 20
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Continue on Front Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Front Street
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Continue on Highway 20
20.3 mi · 24 min · Highway 20
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Continue on 1st Street
2087 ft · 35 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on Highway 20
5.6 mi · 7 min · Highway 20
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Continue on Willow Street
1615 ft · 34 sec · Willow Street
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Continue on Highway 20
30.1 mi · 35 min · Highway 20
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Continue on West Elk Street
2600 ft · 1 min · West Elk Street
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Continue on Highway 20
6.1 mi · 7 min · Highway 20
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Take the exit slight right toward US 77 South, US 75 South: Fair Grounds
2615 ft · 45 sec
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Turn straight onto Highway 77
9.2 mi · 11 min · Highway 77
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Turn right onto John Street
638 ft · 29 sec · John Street
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Turn right onto 1st Street
31 m · 5 sec · 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Valentine and Homer.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 Valentine and Mostly Cloudy near Homer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Valentine to Homer?
The road trip is about 241.7 miles (389 km) and usually takes 04h 53m 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?
Inman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.6 miles from Valentine and 121.1 miles from Homer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 210 miles (338 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.7 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 7:14 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.75 one way or $71.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Valentine and Mostly Cloudy near Homer.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Valentine and Homer. Straight-line distance: 210.03 mi (338.01 km).
#1 Valentine
City in Cherry County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 2,745 |
| Coordinates | 42.8727800, -100.5509700 |
| Altitude | 787 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Homer
Village in Nebraska
| Population | 520 |
| Coordinates | 42.3216600, -96.4894800 |
| Altitude | 338 |
| Country | United States |
End: Homer (-96.48948, 42.32166)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 389 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 00m |
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 | $4.19 | $35.75 | $71.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.47 | $38.15 | $76.29 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $42.67 | $85.33 |
| Diesel | $6.04 | $51.51 | $103.03 |
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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