Origin
Valley, NE
Late night in Valley on Sunday
Local time
12:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Valley, NE to Omaha, NE
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
23.8 mi
38 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Valley, NE
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Omaha, NE
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Trip Overview
Valley, NE to Omaha, NE is 23.8 miles and takes about 36m via L-28B/Dodge Street/US 275, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Great Plains region, making it a straightforward local drive. Given its brevity, this trip is ideal for a quick transfer or an easy addition to a larger itinerary. Plan for a simple journey with minimal fuss, perfect for a single-day excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| L-28B | 13.8 mi | 17m |
| Dodge Street | 4.1 mi | 9m |
| US 275 | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| East Reichmuth Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Douglas Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Harney Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| North Spruce Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South 31st Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
L-28B
— 13.8 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valley, NE and Omaha, NE.
1
Start on North Spruce Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
North Spruce Street
2
Turn right onto East Reichmuth Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Reichmuth Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto East Meigs Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
East Meigs Street
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward US 275 East, NE 64 East: Omaha
5
Merge onto US 275; N-64
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
US 275; N-64
6
Continue on L-28B
14 mi
·
17 min
·
L-28B
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on US 6
4.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Dodge Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Turn slight right onto US 6
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
South 31st Street
9
Continue on US 6
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Douglas Street
10
Turn right onto South 25th Street
388 ft
·
9 sec
·
South 25th Street
11
Continue on South 24th Avenue
398 ft
·
14 sec
·
South 24th Avenue
12
Turn left onto Harney Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Harney Street
13
Arrive at destination
Harney Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 23.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Reichmuth Road
Turn right onto East Reichmuth Road
Navigation decision point
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
East Meigs Street
At end of road, turn left onto East Meigs Street
Navigation decision point
6
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward US 275 East, NE 64 East: Omaha
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 275 East, NE 64 East: Omaha
3
1.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 275; N-64
Merge onto US 275; N-64
Merge point - match speed before joining
3
23.2 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
South 25th Street
Turn right onto South 25th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.72 one way
$7.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.09 | $8.17 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.58 | $9.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.25 | $10.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.50 | $1.14 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.08 | $0.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Destination
Omaha, NE
Late night in Omaha on Sunday
Local time
12:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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
36m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is characterized by frequent turns, meaning you'll be adjusting your course often rather than settling into a long, straight stretch. With only 14% of the route on highways, expect a more local feel for most of the journey. The longest uninterrupted segment measures 13.8 miles on L-28B, offering a brief period of consistent travel before more turns. The road profile suggests a dynamic route that keeps you engaged as you navigate from Valley to Omaha.
Only 14% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.8 mi on L-28B.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 0.2 miles in near East Reichmuth Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 36m 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 0.2 miles (East Reichmuth Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (East Meigs Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Arriving in Omaha, NE
Full guide →Omaha is the largest city in the US state of Nebraska, with about 486,000 residents in 2020. Tourist attractions in Omaha include history, sports, outdoors and cultural experiences. Its principal tourist attractions are the Henry Doorly Zoo and the Men's College World Series. The Old Market in Downtown Omaha is another major attraction and is important to the city's retail economy.
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 36m. Total distance: 23.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (14%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.8 miles on L-28B. 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 0.2 miles (East Reichmuth Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (East Meigs Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Omaha, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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