Valentine, NE Road Trips
Sitting in the Great Plains, Valentine, NE is a local road trip base with 5 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 218-mile quick runs to 299-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Valentine, NE spread mainly east and west, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
309.1 mi
Bellevue, NE
Quickest Drive
4h 18m
Scottsbluff, NE
Plan Around Valentine, NE
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Valentine, NE is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Valentine, NE
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Valentine, NE
Driving from Valentine, NE
On average, trips departing from Valentine, NE run 258 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 10m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 299 miles (6h 2m), while the shortest is just 218 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Valentine, NE are Omaha, NE (299.2 mi, 6h 2m) and Scottsbluff, NE (217.6 mi, 4h 18m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 258-mile drive from Valentine, NE, expect to burn about 10.2 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 2 mapped routes leaving Valentine, NE and 3 routes heading into Valentine, NE, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 218 to 299 miles.
The longest mapped route from Valentine, NE covers 299 miles and takes approximately 6h 2m. Shorter options start at just 218 miles.
The average route from Valentine, NE runs about 258 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 10m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Valentine, NE include Omaha, NE and Scottsbluff, NE. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Valentine, NE by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
2,632
Median Income
$53,438
Median Home Value
$135,600
Median Age
37.7
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Valentine, NE at a Glance
Founded
1883
Elevation
2,582 ft
Area
2 mi²
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Valentine, NE.
United States Post Office-Valentine
post office in Valentine, United States of America
Valentine Public School
Valentine, Nebraska, listed on the NRHP in Cherry County, Nebraska
City data from Wikidata (Q961248), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Valentine, NE
Valentine, a city of 2,737 people in North Central Nebraska, is the county seat of Cherry County, Nebraska.
Valentine, founded in 1883 during construction of the Sioux City and Pacific Railroad, was named for Nebraska representative Edward K. Valentine. Immediately north of the Niobrara River, on the northern edge of the Sandhills physiographic region, Valentine was included by National Geographic Adventure magazine in its 2007 list of the best ten wilderness towns and cities. In the Lakota language, Valentine is known as Oínažiŋ or Mnináȟaȟa Otȟúŋwahe, meaning "station stopping place" or "water and waterfall city".
Bryan Bridge Scenic Overlook. Sand Hills Museum, US-20, west of US-83.
1 Smith Falls State Park, 90165 Smith Falls Rd, ☏ +1 402 376-1306. Smith Falls, the tallest waterfall in Nebraska, is located on a small stream tributary to the Niobrara River about 15 miles (24 km) east of Valentine. Parking $8/day, Nebraska residents $6/day. (updated May 2020)
Coachlight Cafe, 302 N Main St, ☏ +1 402 376-3145. (updated May 2021)
Harmony Inn, 304 E Hwy 20, ☏ +1 402 376-3131. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM.
Travel tips adapted from Valentine on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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