How far is Macy, NE from Scottsbluff, NE?
The driving distance from Macy, NE to Scottsbluff, NE is about 470.9 miles (757.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 375.7 miles (604.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 39m 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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Human settlement in Blaine County, Nebraska, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Macy and Scottsbluff.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macy and Scottsbluff.
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Start on Skunk Hollow Drive
12 m · 7 sec · Skunk Hollow Drive
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Turn left onto Main Street
2371 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Highway 75
2.7 mi · 3 min · Highway 75
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Turn left onto Highway 94
4.6 mi · 6 min · Highway 94
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Turn left onto Highway 77
10.1 mi · 12 min · Highway 77
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Turn right onto Highway 51
24.5 mi · 38 min · Highway 51
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 275
22.6 mi · 26 min · Highway 275
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Continue on East Omaha Avenue
3.3 mi · 4 min · East Omaha Avenue
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Continue on Highway 275
2 mi · 2 min · Highway 275
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 275
62 m · 3 sec · Highway 275
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 275
18.8 mi · 22 min · Highway 275
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Continue on Front Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Front Street
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Continue on Highway 275
7 mi · 8 min · Highway 275
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Turn left onto Hohman Street
1735 ft · 50 sec · Hohman Street
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Turn right onto 4th Street
1039 ft · 29 sec · 4th Street
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Continue on 844th Road
4 mi · 6 min · 844th Road
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Turn left onto Highway 14
5.5 mi · 6 min · Highway 14
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Continue on 2nd Street
1349 ft · 29 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Highway 70
23.9 mi · 28 min · Highway 70
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Turn left onto Highway 281
7 mi · 8 min · Highway 281
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Continue on East Street
1382 ft · 18 sec · East Street
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Continue on Highway 281
6.8 mi · 8 min · Highway 281
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Turn right onto Highway 70 - 91
11.1 mi · 13 min · Highway 70 - 91
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Continue on Highway 70/91
2.5 mi · 3 min · Highway 70/91
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Continue on Highway 91
16.1 mi · 19 min · Highway 91
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Continue on Highway 11
1.5 km · 1 min · Highway 11
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Continue on North 1st Avenue
2670 ft · 53 sec · North 1st Avenue
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Continue on Highway 11
2644 ft · 55 sec · Highway 11
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Turn right onto Highway 91
13.4 mi · 16 min · Highway 91
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 183
1.2 km · 53 sec · Highway 183
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Continue on 3rd Street
1320 ft · 28 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Broadway Street
2062 ft · 41 sec · Broadway Street
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Continue on Highway 91
44.6 mi · 51 min · Highway 91
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At the end of the road, turn right
148.9 mi · 2 hr 55 min
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Turn left onto East Kansas Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · East Kansas Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Highway 385
6.8 mi · 8 min · South Highway 385
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Continue on US Highway 385
16.9 mi · 18 min · US Highway 385
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Turn right onto L62A
9.1 mi · 11 min · L62A
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Continue on Heartland Expressway
552 ft · 7 sec · Heartland Expressway
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Continue on US Highway 26
1.8 mi · 2 min · US Highway 26
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Continue on Highway 26
15.6 mi · 19 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 Macy and Scottsbluff.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn right
149 mi · 02h 55m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Macy and Chance Rain Showers near Scottsbluff.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Macy to Scottsbluff?
The road trip is about 470.9 miles (757.9 km) and usually takes 07h 49m 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?
Brewster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 219.4 miles from Macy and 251.5 miles from Scottsbluff.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 375.7 miles (604.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 95.2 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 $62.67 one way or $125.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 147.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Macy and Scottsbluff, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Macy and Chance Rain Showers near Scottsbluff.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Macy and Scottsbluff. Straight-line distance: 375.71 mi (604.65 km).
#1 Macy
Place in Nebraska
| Population | 1,023 |
| Coordinates | 42.1130500, -96.3564200 |
| Altitude | 341 |
| 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: 758 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 52m |
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 | $62.67 | $125.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $70.68 | $141.37 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $77.35 | $154.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $88.15 | $176.30 |
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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