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Trip from Jackson, NE to Homer, NE

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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

16.1 mi

26 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Good

5 stations

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 18m ★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Jackson, NE, NE

Jackson, NE

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Downtown Homer, NE, NE

Homer, NE

Felix Schickel

Trip Overview

Jackson, NE to Homer, NE is 16.1 miles and takes about 19 minutes via Highway 77 and Highway 20, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short journey stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive between two Nebraska towns. It's an easy connection, perfect for a quick hop or as part of a larger regional exploration. You'll primarily be on well-maintained highways, making it a no-fuss trip for anyone looking for efficiency.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Highway 77 9.2 mi 11m
Highway 20 6.1 mi 7m
East Elk Street 0.2 mi <1m
John Street 0.1 mi <1m
1st Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Highway 77 — 9.2 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jackson, NE and Homer, NE.

1

Start on US 20

0.2 mi · 27 sec · East Elk Street
2

Continue on US 20

6.1 mi · 7 min · Highway 20
3

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 44 sec
Exit 1A Toward US 77 South, US 75 South: Fair Grounds Use the slight right lane.
4

Turn straight onto US 75; US 77

9.2 mi · 11 min · Highway 77
Use the straight lane.
5

Turn right onto John Street

0.1 mi · 29 sec · John Street
Use the right lane.
6

Turn right onto 1st Street

101 ft · 4 sec · 1st Street
7

Arrive at destination

1st Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

4 of 4

4 decision points cluster between mile 6.3 and 16.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
6.3 mi into trip | ~7m in

Take the exit toward US 77 South, US 75 South: Fair Grounds

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 1A Toward US 77 South, US 75 South: Fair Grounds
3
6.8 mi into trip | ~8m in | US 75; US 77 / Highway 77

Turn straight onto US 75; US 77 / Highway 77

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
16 mi into trip | ~19m in | John Street

Turn right onto John Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
16.1 mi into trip | ~19m in | 1st Street

Turn right onto 1st Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.68 one way

$5.35 round trip

$4.22/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $2.92 $5.83
premium $5.18 $3.29 $6.57
diesel $5.35 $3.39 $6.78

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.8 0 $1.69 $0.77
Efficient EV 4 0 $1.41 $0.64
EV Truck/SUV 6.4 0 $2.25 $1.03

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Jun 2, 2026

Origin

Jackson, NE

Afternoon in Jackson on Wednesday

Local time

2:05 PM

CDT

Current temp

62°F

Mostly Cloudy

E 5 mph 6% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 1 at 6:58PM MDT until June 1 at 7:30PM MDT by NWS North Platte NE

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued June 1 at 6:54PM MDT by NWS North Platte NE

Destination

Homer, NE

Afternoon in Homer on Wednesday

Local time

2:05 PM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Partly Cloudy

E 5 mph 6% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 1 at 6:58PM MDT until June 1 at 7:30PM MDT by NWS North Platte NE

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued June 1 at 6:54PM MDT by NWS North Platte NE

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

1 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

19m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is almost entirely highway, with a 95% highway share, giving you a consistent driving experience. You'll find yourself on Highway 77 for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 9.2 miles, followed by transitions onto Highway 20 and East Elk Street. Expect a smooth, focused drive primarily on two-lane highways rather than a complex interstate system. The character is that of a practical, direct connection between points, emphasizing forward momentum.

95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.2 mi on Highway 77.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 77 and Highway 20. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 6.3 miles in.

Driving Effort 4/10

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 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 6.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.8 miles (US 75; US 77 / Highway 77): Lane positioning matters here; at 16 miles (John Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,125 ft 1,090 ft

Total Climb

48 ft

Total Descent

56 ft

Highest Point

1,125 ft

~9.2 mi in

Elevation Range

35 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Jackson, NE

Full guide →

Arriving in Homer, NE

Full guide →

Founded 1872

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 16.1 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 (95%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 9.2 miles on Highway 77. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NE can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.

The main spots that need attention: at 6.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.8 miles (US 75; US 77 / Highway 77): Lane positioning matters here; at 16 miles (John Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Homer, NE before heading back.

How this page is built

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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