How far is Valley, NE from La Vista, NE?
The driving distance from Valley, NE to La Vista, NE is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.6 miles (30 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Valley and La Vista.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valley and La Vista.
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Start on North Spruce Street
1171 ft · 36 sec · North Spruce Street
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Turn right onto East Reichmuth Road
1.5 km · 2 min · East Reichmuth Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Meigs Street
533 ft · 15 sec · East Meigs Street
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Take the ramp right toward US 275 East, NE 64 East: Omaha
1443 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
3.2 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
11.1 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 680, I 80
2622 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 680 South
2364 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Downtown
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward La Vista, Ralston
1552 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on La Vista, Ralston
130 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto South 84th Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · South 84th Street
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Turn left onto Park View Boulevard
2908 ft · 1 min · Park View Boulevard
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Turn left onto Lillian Avenue
1222 ft · 54 sec · Lillian Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lillian Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Valley and La Vista.
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.
US 275 East
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11.1 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Valley and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near La Vista.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Valley to La Vista?
The road trip is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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 12.3 miles from Valley and 13.2 miles from La Vista.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.6 miles (30 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 7:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.39 one way or $6.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Valley and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near La Vista.
Stop Ideas Near Boys Town
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Boys Town.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Valley and La Vista. Straight-line distance: 18.63 mi (29.98 km).
#1 Valley
City in Nebraska, United States
| Population | 2,928 |
| Coordinates | 41.3127800, -96.3461400 |
| Altitude | 348 |
| Country | United States |
#2 La Vista
City in Nebraska, United States
| Population | 17,020 |
| Coordinates | 41.1838900, -96.0311300 |
| Altitude | 338 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lillian Avenue (-96.03113, 41.183886)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $3.39 | $6.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.83 | $7.66 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.19 | $8.38 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.77 | $9.55 |
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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