How far is Saint Paul, NE from Scottsbluff, NE?
The driving distance from Saint Paul, NE to Scottsbluff, NE is about 311.2 miles (500.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 273.1 miles (439.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 18m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 09m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Hooker County, Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Paul and Scottsbluff.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Paul and Scottsbluff.
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Start on 7th Street
42 m · 8 sec · 7th Street
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Turn right onto Indian Street
545 ft · 21 sec · Indian Street
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Turn right onto 9th Street
2767 ft · 1 min · 9th Street
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Turn left onto Highway 92
49.7 mi · 59 min · Highway 92
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 2
15.4 mi · 18 min · Highway 2
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Continue on South E Street
2.1 mi · 2 min · South E Street
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Continue on Highway 2
67.1 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Highway 2
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Continue on Court Street
1.1 km · 45 sec · Court Street
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Continue on Highway 2
25.2 mi · 29 min · Highway 2
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Continue on Southwest 1st Street
82.4 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Southwest 1st Street
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Continue on 1st Street
2868 ft · 38 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on State Highway 2
6 mi · 7 min · State Highway 2
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Continue on Perkins Road
7.3 mi · 8 min · Perkins Road
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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 Saint Paul and Scottsbluff.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Southwest 1st Street
Continue on Southwest 1st Street
82.4 mi · 01h 38m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny leaving Saint Paul and Sunny near Scottsbluff.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Paul to Scottsbluff?
The road trip is about 311.2 miles (500.9 km) and usually takes 05h 09m 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?
Mullen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.5 miles from Saint Paul and 155.7 miles from Scottsbluff.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 273.1 miles (439.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.1 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.41 one way or $82.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Saint Paul and Scottsbluff, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny around Saint Paul and Sunny near Scottsbluff.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Paul and Scottsbluff. Straight-line distance: 273.08 mi (439.48 km).
#1 Saint Paul
City in Nebraska
| Population | 2,334 |
| Coordinates | 41.2147300, -98.4581200 |
| Altitude | 553 |
| 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: 501 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 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 | $41.41 | $82.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $46.70 | $93.40 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $51.10 | $102.20 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $58.24 | $116.48 |
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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