How far is Scottsbluff, NE from Mitchell, NE?
The driving distance from Scottsbluff, NE to Mitchell, NE is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scottsbluff and Mitchell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scottsbluff and Mitchell.
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Start on Avenue C
17 m · 4 sec · Avenue C
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Turn right onto West 20th Street
1234 ft · 35 sec · West 20th Street
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Turn right onto West Railway Street
1505 ft · 39 sec · West Railway Street
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Turn right onto Avenue I
1.3 km · 2 min · Avenue I
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Turn left onto Highway 26
7.9 mi · 9 min · Highway 26
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Continue on Broadway Street
2177 ft · 1 min · Broadway Street
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Turn left onto Center Avenue
933 ft · 41 sec · Center Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Center Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scottsbluff and Mitchell.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Highway 26
Turn left onto Highway 26
7.94 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Scottsbluff and Mostly Clear near Mitchell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scottsbluff to Mitchell?
The road trip is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km) and usually takes 00h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Terrytown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.9 miles from Scottsbluff and 5 miles from Mitchell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.32 one way or $2.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Scottsbluff and Mostly Clear near Mitchell.
Stop Ideas Near Terrytown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Escape City Hall
Scottsbluff City Clerk
Scottsbluff City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Terrytown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scottsbluff and Mitchell. Straight-line distance: 8.87 mi (14.28 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 Mitchell
City in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 1,608 |
| Coordinates | 41.9402400, -103.8085600 |
| Altitude | 1205 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mitchell (-103.80856, 41.94024)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.32 | $2.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.49 | $2.98 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.63 | $3.26 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.86 | $3.71 |
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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