How far is Milford, NE from Scottsbluff, NE?
The driving distance from Milford, NE to Scottsbluff, NE is about 381.8 miles (614.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 351.4 miles (565.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight 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 05h 48m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Chance Rain Showers
Light Rain Likely then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milford and Scottsbluff.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milford and Scottsbluff.
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Start on North A Street
27 m · 9 sec · North A Street
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Turn left onto 1st Street
1589 ft · 1 min · 1st Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North State Highway
707 ft · 16 sec · North State Highway
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Continue on 238th Road
3.2 mi · 4 min · 238th Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 80 west
1493 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
254.8 mi · 4 hr 15 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 Milford 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
255 mi · 04h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Milford and Light Rain Likely then Partly Sunny near Scottsbluff.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Milford to Scottsbluff?
The road trip is about 381.8 miles (614.4 km) and usually takes 05h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Brady is a useful midpoint, sitting about 190.6 miles from Milford and 191.1 miles from Scottsbluff.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 351.4 miles (565.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $56.45 one way or $112.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 119.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Milford 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 Milford and Light Rain Likely then Partly 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
Holdrege
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milford and Scottsbluff. Straight-line distance: 351.44 mi (565.58 km).
#1 Milford
City in Seward County, Nebraska, United States of America
| Population | 2,014 |
| Coordinates | 40.7744500, -97.0505900 |
| Altitude | 443 |
| 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: 614 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 45m |
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 | $4.19 | $56.45 | $112.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.47 | $60.24 | $120.48 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $67.38 | $134.75 |
| Diesel | $6.04 | $81.35 | $162.69 |
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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