How far is Scottsbluff, NE from David City, NE?
The driving distance from Scottsbluff, NE to David City, NE is about 393.4 miles (633.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 340.5 miles (548 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 41m 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 07h 20m.
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
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scottsbluff and David City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scottsbluff and David City.
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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
186.6 mi · 3 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Grand Island
2525 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto South Locust Street
4.4 mi · 5 min · South Locust Street
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Turn right onto Highway 34
2.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 34
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Turn left onto Husker Highway
1.2 km · 59 sec · Husker Highway
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Continue on South Gunbarrel Road
4 mi · 6 min · South Gunbarrel Road
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Turn right onto Highway 30
17.8 mi · 21 min · Highway 30
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Continue on G Street
1.4 km · 2 min · G Street
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Continue on 16th Street
1 km · 1 min · 16th Street
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Continue on Highway 30
8.3 mi · 10 min · Highway 30
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Take the exit right
967 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Highway 92
3.4 mi · 4 min · Highway 92
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Continue on County Road 130
13.4 mi · 16 min · County Road 130
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Continue on Highway 81 & 92
6.8 mi · 8 min · Highway 81 & 92
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Continue on West Park Street
1.2 km · 52 sec · West Park Street
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Continue on County Road 131
2.8 mi · 3 min · County Road 131
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Continue on 31 Road
12.2 mi · 14 min · 31 Road
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Continue on 32 Road
1.3 km · 59 sec · 32 Road
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Turn left onto MN Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · MN Road
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Continue on South 4th Street
3021 ft · 1 min · South 4th Street
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Turn right onto East D Street
12 m · 1 sec · East D Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East D Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scottsbluff and David City.
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
187 mi · 03h 07m
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 leaving Scottsbluff and Sunny near David City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scottsbluff to David City?
The road trip is about 393.4 miles (633.1 km) and usually takes 07h 20m 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?
Brady is a useful midpoint, sitting about 196.3 miles from Scottsbluff and 197.1 miles from David City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 340.5 miles (548 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.9 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 $60.54 one way or $121.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 123.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Scottsbluff and David City, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Scottsbluff and Sunny near David City.
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 Scottsbluff and David City. Straight-line distance: 340.54 mi (548.04 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 David City
City in Nebraska
| Population | 2,852 |
| Coordinates | 41.2527900, -97.1300400 |
| Altitude | 492 |
| Country | United States |
End: David City (-97.13004, 41.25279)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 633 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 54m |
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 | $4.36 | $60.54 | $121.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.59 | $63.65 | $127.31 |
| Premium | $5.17 | $71.70 | $143.41 |
| Diesel | $6.17 | $85.63 | $171.25 |
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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