How far is Hickman, NE from Scottsbluff, NE?
The driving distance from Hickman, NE to Scottsbluff, NE is about 412.2 miles (663.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 375.6 miles (604.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 35m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 17m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Nebraska, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hickman and Scottsbluff.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hickman and Scottsbluff.
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Start on East 2nd Street
14 m · 4 sec · East 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Chestnut Street
1868 ft · 51 sec · Chestnut Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Hickman Road
61 m · 4 sec · Hickman Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Hickman Road
4 mi · 5 min · Hickman Road
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Turn right onto South 12th Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · South 12th Street
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Take the exit slight right toward NE 33, NE 55F Spur: Roca, Crete
1932 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Roca Road
11.1 mi · 13 min · Roca Road
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Turn right onto Southwest 142nd Street
66 m · 11 sec · Southwest 142nd Street
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Turn left onto County Road D
1.6 km · 2 min · County Road D
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Turn right onto Highway 103
3 mi · 4 min · Highway 103
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Continue on 154th Road
6.4 mi · 8 min · 154th Road
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Continue on South 5th Street
1268 ft · 25 sec · South 5th Street
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Continue on 154th Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · 154th Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 154th Road
37 m · 2 sec · 154th Road
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Exit the roundabout onto 154th Road
3139 ft · 51 sec · 154th Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 80 west
1694 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
260.8 mi · 4 hr 21 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 Hickman and Scottsbluff.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 80 west
Merge slight left
261 mi · 04h 21m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hickman and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Scottsbluff.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hickman to Scottsbluff?
The road trip is about 412.2 miles (663.3 km) and usually takes 06h 17m 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?
Gothenburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 206.9 miles from Hickman and 205.2 miles from Scottsbluff.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 375.6 miles (604.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.6 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 $54.87 one way or $109.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 129.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hickman and Scottsbluff, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hickman and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Scottsbluff.
Stop Ideas Near Gothenburg
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 Gothenburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hickman and Scottsbluff. Straight-line distance: 375.53 mi (604.35 km).
#1 Hickman
City in Nebraska, USA
| Population | 2,456 |
| Coordinates | 40.6200000, -96.6291800 |
| Altitude | 386 |
| 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: 663 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 08m |
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 | $3.77 | $54.87 | $109.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $61.88 | $123.76 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $67.72 | $135.43 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $77.17 | $154.35 |
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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