How far is Plainview, NE from Scottsbluff, NE?
The driving distance from Plainview, NE to Scottsbluff, NE is about 370.2 miles (595.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 302.9 miles (487.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 08m 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 04m.
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.
Village in Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Light Rain Likely then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plainview and Scottsbluff.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plainview and Scottsbluff.
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Start on South Maple Street
119 m · 23 sec · South Maple Street
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Turn left onto West Park Avenue
2802 ft · 1 min · West Park Avenue
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Continue on Highway 20
11.6 mi · 13 min · Highway 20
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Turn left onto Highway 14
14.7 mi · 17 min · Highway 14
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Continue on S Street
1750 ft · 35 sec · S Street
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Continue on Highway 14
10.6 mi · 12 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 Plainview 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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Plainview 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 Plainview to Scottsbluff?
The road trip is about 370.2 miles (595.8 km) and usually takes 06h 04m 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?
Halsey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 184.8 miles from Plainview and 185.4 miles from Scottsbluff.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 302.9 miles (487.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.3 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 $54.73 one way or $109.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Plainview and Scottsbluff, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Plainview and Light Rain Likely then Partly Sunny near Scottsbluff.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plainview and Scottsbluff. Straight-line distance: 302.94 mi (487.53 km).
#1 Plainview
City in Pierce County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 1,197 |
| Coordinates | 42.3497300, -97.7920100 |
| Altitude | 513 |
| 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: 596 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 37m |
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 | $54.73 | $109.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.47 | $58.40 | $116.81 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $65.33 | $130.65 |
| Diesel | $6.04 | $78.87 | $157.74 |
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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