How far is Lincoln, NE from Scottsbluff, NE?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Lincoln and Scottsbluff is 370.46 miles (596.21 km).
Flight distance from Lincoln, NE to Scottsbluff, NE is 370.46 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 48 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 43 minutes to travel from Lincoln to Scottsbluff with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Lincoln, Nebraska to Scottsbluff, Nebraska is: 402.74 miles (648.14 km) by car.
Driving from Lincoln to Scottsbluff will take approximately 06 hours 06 minutes.
#1 Lincoln
The capital of Nebraska and the center of the Lincoln metropolitan area. It is located in the southeastern part of the state. Lincoln is known for its college football team, the Nebraska Cornhuskers, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Lincoln Children's Zoo and the Museum of American Speed.
| Population | 290505 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°48'0"N 96°40'1"W |
| Latitude | 40.8000000 |
| Longitude | -96.6669600 |
| Altitude | 367 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Scottsbluff
City in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 14373 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°51'60"N 103°40'2"W |
| Latitude | 41.8666300 |
| Longitude | -103.6671700 |
| Altitude | 1186 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Scottsbluff: Avenue C (-103.667064,41.86663)
Estimated Travel Time Between Lincoln and Scottsbluff
The distance between Lincoln and Scottsbluff is 648 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 07 hours 12 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Lincoln, NE and Scottsbluff, NE. The current time in Lincoln is 22:56:33, although it is 21:56:33 in Scottsbluff.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13 hours 25 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10 hours 04 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08 hours 03 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06 hours 42 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05 hours 45 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 05 hours 22 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 05 hours 01 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 53.8 liters (14.21 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lincoln and Scottsbluff.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lincoln to Scottsbluff is $49.03 (diesel $66.91).
Nebraska gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.45 | $3.65 | $4.09 | $4.71 |
| Total | $49.03 | $51.83 | $58.05 | $66.91 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Nebraska ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.450 (Diesel $4.708) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 24, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lincoln and Scottsbluff (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
