How far is Scottsbluff, NE from Falls City, NE?
The driving distance from Scottsbluff, NE to Falls City, NE is about 503 miles (809.5 km), with a travel time of about 09h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 438.7 miles (706 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 25m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 12m.
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.
Human settlement in Buffalo County, Nebraska, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scottsbluff and Falls City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scottsbluff and Falls 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
269.8 mi · 4 hr 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 77 South, To NE 2: Beatrice, Nebraska City
2614 ft · 44 sec
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Continue on Homestead Expressway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Homestead Expressway
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Continue on US Highway 77
4.1 mi · 5 min · US Highway 77
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Keep slight left to continue on Nebraska Highway 2
9.4 mi · 10 min · Nebraska Highway 2
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Continue on Rokeby Road
4 mi · 4 min · Rokeby Road
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Continue on F Road
3 mi · 3 min · F Road
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Continue on Highway 2
1.1 km · 57 sec · Highway 2
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Continue on F Road
4.6 mi · 5 min · F Road
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Continue on Highway 2
3 mi · 3 min · Highway 2
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Continue on H Road
3.5 mi · 4 min · H Road
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Continue on Highway 2
2.9 mi · 3 min · Highway 2
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Continue on I Road
2.2 mi · 2 min · I Road
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Continue on Highway 2
11.8 mi · 13 min · Highway 2
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Continue on Highway 75
1.3 mi · 1 min · Highway 75
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Turn right onto South 63rd Road
1269 ft · 40 sec · South 63rd Road
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Turn left onto Jade Road
2627 ft · 1 min · Jade Road
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Turn right onto South 64th Road
8.7 mi · 10 min · South 64th Road
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Continue on Highway 75
8.9 mi · 10 min · Highway 75
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Continue on J Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · J Street
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Continue on Highway 75
8.1 mi · 9 min · Highway 75
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Continue on 639 Avenue
7.4 mi · 8 min · 639 Avenue
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Continue on 639 Boulevard
1.3 km · 54 sec · 639 Boulevard
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Turn left onto 712 Road
12.1 mi · 14 min · 712 Road
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Continue on 651 Boulevard
4.4 mi · 5 min · 651 Boulevard
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Continue on Harlan Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Harlan Street
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Turn right onto East 16th Street
13 m · 2 sec · East 16th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 16th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scottsbluff and Falls 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
270 mi · 04h 33m
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 Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Scottsbluff and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Falls City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scottsbluff to Falls City?
The road trip is about 503 miles (809.5 km) and usually takes 09h 12m 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?
Elm Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 251 miles from Scottsbluff and 252 miles from Falls City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 438.7 miles (706 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.3 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 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 $66.94 one way or $133.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 157.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Scottsbluff and Falls City, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Scottsbluff and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Falls City.
Stop Ideas Near Elm Creek
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 Elm Creek.
Holdrege
Hastings
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scottsbluff and Falls City. Straight-line distance: 438.71 mi (706.03 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 Falls City
City in and county seat of Richardson County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 4,117 |
| Coordinates | 40.0608400, -95.6019300 |
| Altitude | 308 |
| Country | United States |
End: Falls City (-95.60193, 40.06084)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 809 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 16m |
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 | $66.94 | $133.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $75.49 | $150.98 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $82.61 | $165.22 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $94.15 | $188.29 |
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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