How far is Scottsbluff, NE from Aurora, NE?
The driving distance from Scottsbluff, NE to Aurora, NE is about 332.3 miles (534.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 301.6 miles (485.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 06m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 03m.
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, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scottsbluff and Aurora.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scottsbluff and Aurora.
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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
7.5 mi · 9 min · Highway 26
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Turn right onto Highway L79E
2.1 mi · 3 min · Highway L79E
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Turn left onto Highway 92
11 mi · 13 min · Highway 92
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Continue on US Highway 26
12.5 mi · 15 min · US Highway 26
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Turn left onto Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue straight
84 mi · 1 hr 39 min
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Turn right onto North Spruce Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · North Spruce Street
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Turn left
93 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto South Highway 26/61
1.4 km · 1 min · South Highway 26/61
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Turn left onto I 80 east
2067 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
204.8 mi · 3 hr 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NE 14: Aurora
1680 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Highway 14
2.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 14
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Continue on South 16th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South 16th Street
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Turn left onto L Street
1859 ft · 1 min · L Street
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Turn right onto 11th Street
5 m · 1 sec · 11th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 11th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scottsbluff and Aurora.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 80 east
Merge slight left
205 mi · 03h 25m
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 Scottsbluff and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Aurora.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scottsbluff to Aurora?
The road trip is about 332.3 miles (534.8 km) and usually takes 06h 03m 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?
Hershey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 165.8 miles from Scottsbluff and 166.5 miles from Aurora.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 301.6 miles (485.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.7 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 $44.23 one way or $88.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Scottsbluff and Aurora, 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 Scottsbluff and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Aurora.
Stop Ideas Near Hershey
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 Hershey.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scottsbluff and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 301.59 mi (485.37 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 Aurora
City in Nebraska
| Population | 4,490 |
| Coordinates | 40.8672300, -98.0042200 |
| Altitude | 546 |
| Country | United States |
End: Aurora (-98.00422, 40.86723)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 535 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 08m |
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 | $44.23 | $88.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $49.89 | $99.78 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $54.59 | $109.18 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $62.22 | $124.43 |
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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