How far is Scottsbluff, NE from Atkinson, NE?
The driving distance from Scottsbluff, NE to Atkinson, NE is about 309.4 miles (497.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 244.3 miles (393.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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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 06h 06m.
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 Hooker County, Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scottsbluff and Atkinson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scottsbluff and Atkinson.
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Start on Avenue C
17 m · 8 sec · Avenue C
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Turn left onto West 20th Street
1149 ft · 37 sec · West 20th Street
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Continue on East 20th Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · East 20th Street
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Turn right onto Highway 26
15.6 mi · 19 min · Highway 26
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Continue on US Highway 26
1.8 mi · 2 min · US Highway 26
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Continue on Heartland Expressway
552 ft · 7 sec · Heartland Expressway
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Continue on L62A
9.1 mi · 11 min · L62A
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 385
16.9 mi · 18 min · US Highway 385
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Continue on South Highway 385
6.8 mi · 8 min · South Highway 385
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Turn right onto West Kansas Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · West Kansas Street
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Turn right onto Perkins Road
7.3 mi · 8 min · Perkins Road
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Continue on State Highway 2
6 mi · 7 min · State Highway 2
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Continue on 1st Street
2868 ft · 38 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on State Highway 2
82.4 mi · 1 hr 38 min · State Highway 2
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Continue on Southeast 1st Street
25.2 mi · 29 min · Southeast 1st Street
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Continue on Court Street
1.1 km · 45 sec · Court Street
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Continue on Highway 2
16.5 mi · 19 min · Highway 2
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Continue on Jewett Avenue
10.4 mi · 12 min · Jewett Avenue
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Turn left
15.1 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto Highway 7
11 mi · 13 min · Highway 7
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Continue on State Highway 7
32 mi · 37 min · State Highway 7
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Continue on South Main Street
3170 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East 4th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East 4th Street
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Continue on US Highway 20
8.5 mi · 10 min · US Highway 20
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Continue on Highway 20
36.8 mi · 44 min · Highway 20
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Continue on West 5th Street
1823 ft · 41 sec · West 5th Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1930 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scottsbluff and Atkinson.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
State Highway 2
Continue on State Highway 2
82.4 mi · 01h 38m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Scottsbluff and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain near Atkinson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scottsbluff to Atkinson?
The road trip is about 309.4 miles (497.9 km) and usually takes 06h 06m 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?
Mullen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.4 miles from Scottsbluff and 155 miles from Atkinson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 244.3 miles (393.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.1 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 MDT. 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 $41.18 one way or $82.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Scottsbluff and Atkinson, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Scottsbluff and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain near Atkinson.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scottsbluff and Atkinson. Straight-line distance: 244.33 mi (393.21 km).
#1 Scottsbluff
City in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 14,373 |
| Coordinates | 41.8666300, -103.6671700 |
| Altitude | 1186 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Atkinson
Town in Nebraska, United States
| Population | 1,221 |
| Coordinates | 42.5313900, -98.9781500 |
| Altitude | 642 |
| Country | United States |
End: Atkinson (-98.97815, 42.53139)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 498 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 51m |
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 | $41.18 | $82.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $46.44 | $92.89 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $50.82 | $101.64 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $57.92 | $115.84 |
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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