How far is Madison, NE from Scottsbluff, NE?
The driving distance from Madison, NE to Scottsbluff, NE is about 365.8 miles (588.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 319.7 miles (514.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 01m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 06h 00m.
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.
Human settlement in Thomas County, Nebraska, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Madison and Scottsbluff.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison and Scottsbluff.
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Start on the route
5 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right
8.3 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 91
11.5 mi · 13 min · State Highway 91
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Continue on East 2nd Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East 2nd Street
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Continue on State Highway 91
6.8 mi · 8 min · State Highway 91
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Continue on Highway 91
8.8 mi · 10 min · Highway 91
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Turn right onto West State Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West State Street
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Continue on Highway 91
18.4 mi · 21 min · Highway 91
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Continue on East Orchard Street
2656 ft · 53 sec · East Orchard Street
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Continue on Highway 91
9 mi · 10 min · Highway 91
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 281
6 mi · 7 min · Highway 281
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Turn left 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 Madison 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.
Sunny leaving Madison and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 Madison to Scottsbluff?
The road trip is about 365.8 miles (588.7 km) and usually takes 06h 00m 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?
Thedford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 182.7 miles from Madison and 183.1 miles from Scottsbluff.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 319.7 miles (514.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.1 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 $48.68 one way or $97.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Madison 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 Madison and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Scottsbluff.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Scottsbluff. Straight-line distance: 319.68 mi (514.47 km).
#1 Madison
City in Madison County, Florida, United States
| Population | 2,343 |
| Coordinates | 41.8283400, -97.4550500 |
| Altitude | 483 |
| 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: 589 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 33m |
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 | $48.68 | $97.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $54.91 | $109.81 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $60.08 | $120.17 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $68.47 | $136.95 |
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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