Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
8.7 mi
14 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Homer, NE
Felix Schickel
Hubbard, NE
Boris Hamer
Homer to Hubbard is 8.7 miles and takes about 19 minutes via South Bluff Road and Highway 35, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Great Plains region of Nebraska, offering a quick connection between two local communities. It's a straightforward drive, perfect for those who need to get from point A to point B efficiently without a significant time commitment. Consider this route if you're looking for a simple, no-fuss transit between these two Nebraska towns.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Bluff Road | 6.6 mi | 16m |
| Highway 35 | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| Front Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Robert Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 200th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 1st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Walnut Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Homer, NE and Hubbard, NE.
Start on 1st Street
Turn right onto Robert Street
Turn left onto Front Street
Continue on South Bluff Road
At end of road, turn left onto South Bluff Road
At end of road, turn left onto 200th Street
Turn slight right onto South Bluff Road
At end of road, turn left onto N-35
Turn right onto Walnut Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 7.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Robert Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Front Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto South Bluff Road
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto 200th Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto N-35 / Highway 35
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.45 one way
$2.89 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $1.58 | $3.15 |
| premium | $5.18 | $1.78 | $3.55 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $1.83 | $3.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.76 | $0.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Homer on Wednesday
Local time
4:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
87°F
Mostly Sunny
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued June 1 at 12:53PM MDT until June 1 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Destination
Afternoon in Hubbard on Wednesday
Local time
4:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Mostly Sunny
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued June 1 at 12:53PM MDT until June 1 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This route is a turn-heavy local drive, with only 17% of it on highways. You'll experience a mix of local roads, including South Bluff Road, Highway 35, and Front Street, which means you'll be making frequent adjustments. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.6 miles on South Bluff Road, giving you a brief period of consistent travel before navigating more turns. Expect a driving experience that requires your constant attention to navigation rather than a steady cruise.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Robert Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 19m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Robert Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (South Bluff Road): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
107 ft
Total Descent
58 ft
Highest Point
1,167 ft
~6.2 mi in
Elevation Range
72 ft
Founded 1872
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 8.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (17%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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