How far is David City, NE from Scottsbluff, NE?
The driving distance from David City, NE to Scottsbluff, NE is about 404.6 miles (651.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 340.5 miles (548 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 06h 15m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Nebraska
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between David City and Scottsbluff.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between David City and Scottsbluff.
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Start on East D Street
12 m · 8 sec · East D Street
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Turn left onto North 4th Street
3021 ft · 1 min · North 4th Street
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Continue on MN Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · MN Road
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Turn right onto 32 Road
1.3 km · 54 sec · 32 Road
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Turn straight onto 31 Road
12.2 mi · 14 min · 31 Road
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Continue on County Road 131
2.8 mi · 3 min · County Road 131
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Continue on East Park Street
1.2 km · 52 sec · East Park Street
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Continue on County Road 131
6.8 mi · 8 min · County Road 131
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Continue on County Road 130
13.4 mi · 16 min · County Road 130
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Turn straight onto Highway 92
3.4 mi · 4 min · Highway 92
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Take the ramp right
967 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto Highway 30
8.3 mi · 10 min · Highway 30
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Continue on 16th Street
1 km · 1 min · 16th Street
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Continue on G Street
1.4 km · 2 min · G Street
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Continue on Highway 30
17.8 mi · 21 min · Highway 30
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Turn left onto North Gunbarrel Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · North Gunbarrel Road
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Continue on Husker Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Husker Highway
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Turn right onto Highway 34
2.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 34
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Turn left onto South Locust Street
4.1 mi · 6 min · South Locust Street
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Take the ramp slight right
2024 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
186.8 mi · 3 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 26, NE 61: Ogallala, Grant
1578 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto South Highway 26/61
1.1 km · 1 min · South Highway 26/61
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Continue on East A Street
2278 ft · 50 sec · East A Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East 8th Street
101 m · 10 sec · East 8th Street
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Turn right onto North Spruce Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · North Spruce Street
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Turn left onto Highway 26 West
24.2 mi · 28 min · Highway 26 West
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Continue straight
59.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Turn left
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
23.6 mi · 28 min
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Turn right onto Highway L79E
2.1 mi · 3 min · Highway L79E
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Turn left onto Highway 26
7.5 mi · 9 min · Highway 26
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Turn left onto East 20th Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · East 20th Street
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Continue on West 20th Street
1191 ft · 40 sec · West 20th Street
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Turn right onto Avenue C
17 m · 2 sec · Avenue C
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Avenue C
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between David City and Scottsbluff.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
South Locust Street
Merge slight left
187 mi · 03h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving David City and Mostly Sunny near Scottsbluff.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from David City to Scottsbluff?
The road trip is about 404.6 miles (651.1 km) and usually takes 06h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Brady is a useful midpoint, sitting about 196 miles from David City and 208.5 miles from Scottsbluff.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 340.5 miles (548 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $62.29 one way or $124.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 126.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between David City and Scottsbluff, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around David City and Mostly Sunny near Scottsbluff.
Stop Ideas Near Brady
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brady.
McCook
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between David City and Scottsbluff. Straight-line distance: 340.54 mi (548.04 km).
#1 David City
City in Nebraska
| Population | 2,852 |
| Coordinates | 41.2527900, -97.1300400 |
| Altitude | 492 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Scottsbluff
City in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 14,373 |
| Coordinates | 41.8666300, -103.6671700 |
| Altitude | 1186 |
| Country | United States |
End: Avenue C (-103.667064, 41.86663)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 651 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.36 | $62.29 | $124.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.59 | $65.49 | $130.98 |
| Premium | $5.17 | $73.77 | $147.54 |
| Diesel | $6.17 | $88.09 | $176.19 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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