How far is Scottsbluff, NE from Holdrege, NE?
The driving distance from Scottsbluff, NE to Holdrege, NE is about 271.3 miles (436.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 244.3 miles (393.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 04m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Keith County, Nebraska, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scottsbluff and Holdrege.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scottsbluff and Holdrege.
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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
129.6 mi · 2 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 183: Holdrege, Elm Creek
1864 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Highway 183
1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway 183
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Continue on US Highway 183
13.9 mi · 16 min · US Highway 183
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Continue on Burlington Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Burlington Street
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Turn left onto 11th Avenue
2690 ft · 1 min · 11th Avenue
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Turn right onto East Avenue
1924 ft · 1 min · East Avenue
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Continue on East Avenue
33 m · 2 sec · East Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scottsbluff and Holdrege.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 80 east
Merge slight left
130 mi · 02h 10m
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.
Sunny leaving Scottsbluff and Sunny near Holdrege.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scottsbluff to Holdrege?
The road trip is about 271.3 miles (436.6 km) and usually takes 05h 04m 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?
Paxton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.4 miles from Scottsbluff and 135.8 miles from Holdrege.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 244.3 miles (393.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27 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 MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:52 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.09 one way or $72.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Scottsbluff and Holdrege, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Scottsbluff and Sunny near Holdrege.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scottsbluff and Holdrege. Straight-line distance: 244.29 mi (393.14 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 Holdrege
City in Nebraska
| Population | 5,384 |
| Coordinates | 40.4402900, -99.3698200 |
| Altitude | 710 |
| Country | United States |
End: Holdrege (-99.36982, 40.44029)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 437 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 23m |
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 | $36.09 | $72.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $40.70 | $81.40 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $44.54 | $89.08 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $50.76 | $101.52 |
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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