Origin
Hubbard, NE
Afternoon in Hubbard on Saturday
Local time
1:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hubbard, NE to Homer, NE
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 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
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 20m
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.
Hubbard, NE
Boris Hamer
Homer, NE
Felix Schickel
Trip Overview
Hubbard, NE to Homer, NE 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 drive stays within the Great Plains region, connecting two Nebraska communities. It's a straightforward local trip, perfect for a quick transfer or a brief exploration of the area. Given its minimal duration, you won't need extensive planning, making it ideal for spontaneous travel or as a segment within a larger journey through the region.
Main Roads
| 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 |
| 1st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Walnut Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Bluff Road
— 6.6 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hubbard, NE and Homer, NE.
1
Start on Walnut Street
139 ft
·
6 sec
·
Walnut Street
2
Turn left onto N-35
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 35
3
Turn right onto South Bluff Road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
South Bluff Road
4
Continue on South Bluff Road
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
South Bluff Road
5
Continue on South Bluff Road
426 ft
·
12 sec
·
South Bluff Road
6
Turn right onto South Bluff Road
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
South Bluff Road
7
Continue on South Bluff Road
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
South Bluff Road
8
Continue on Front Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Street
9
Turn right onto Robert Street
389 ft
·
22 sec
·
Robert Street
10
Turn left onto 1st Street
279 ft
·
12 sec
·
1st Street
11
Arrive at destination
1st Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
N-35 / Highway 35
Turn left onto N-35 / Highway 35
Navigation decision point
4
1.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
South Bluff Road
Turn right onto South Bluff Road
Navigation decision point
3
3.7 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
South Bluff Road
Turn right onto South Bluff Road
Navigation decision point
3
8.6 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Robert Street
Turn right onto Robert Street
Navigation decision point
5
8.6 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
1st Street
Turn left onto 1st Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.36 one way
$2.72 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.49 | $2.99 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.67 | $3.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.92 | $3.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Homer, NE
Afternoon in Homer on Saturday
Local time
1:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
19m 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 route is characterized by frequent turns, making it a 'turn-heavy' local drive rather than an open highway experience. Only about 17% of the journey involves highway driving, with the majority taking place on local roads like South Bluff Road and Front Street. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.6 miles on South Bluff Road, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before the road begins to wind again. Expect a more intimate feel with the landscape as you navigate these local byways.
Only 17% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.6 mi on South Bluff Road.
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 early in the drive near N-35 / Highway 35.
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 19m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (N-35 / Highway 35): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (South Bluff Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (South Bluff Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.6 miles on South Bluff Road. 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: near the start (N-35 / Highway 35): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (South Bluff Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (South Bluff Road): Navigation decision point.
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 Trip.ovh 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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