How far is Scottsbluff, NE from Ravenna, NE?

The driving distance from Scottsbluff, NE to Ravenna, NE is about 301.5 miles (485.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 253 miles (407.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
301.48 mi
05h 38m
Flight
252.96 mi
407.1 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
252.96 mi
Kilometers
407.1 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
301.48 mi
Kilometers
485.18 km
Drive Time
05h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ravenna
Wed, May 13, 1:10 AM CDT
Return by in Scottsbluff
Wed, May 13, 5:49 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scottsbluff
2026-05-12T18:31
Arrive Ravenna
Wed, May 13, 12:10 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:39 PM to 2:39 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:42 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Scottsbluff
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Sutherland
NE

Historic county, lieutenancy area and registration county of Scotland

From Scottsbluff
150.5 mi
02h 49m
To Ravenna
151 mi
02h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Scottsbluff and Ravenna.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Scottsbluff and Ravenna.

  1. 1

    Start on Avenue C

    17 m · 8 sec · Avenue C

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 20th Street

    1149 ft · 37 sec · West 20th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East 20th Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East 20th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Highway 26

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Highway 26

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Highway L79E

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Highway L79E

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Highway 92

    11 mi · 13 min · Highway 92

  7. 7

    Continue on US Highway 26

    12.5 mi · 15 min · US Highway 26

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    84 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Spruce Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · North Spruce Street

  11. 11

    Turn left

    93 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Highway 26/61

    1.4 km · 1 min · South Highway 26/61

  13. 13

    Turn left onto I 80 east

    2067 ft · 52 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    152.6 mi · 2 hr 33 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NE 10 South: Minden

    1306 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto State Highway 10

    1395 ft · 20 sec · State Highway 10

  17. 17

    Continue on Keystone Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Keystone Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Highway 30

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 30

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Ravenna Road

    19.7 mi · 27 min · Ravenna Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Grand Avenue

    2415 ft · 48 sec · Grand Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Scottsbluff and Ravenna.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 east
153 mi · 51%
Main Street
85 mi · 28%
Ravenna Road
19.7 mi · 7%
US Highway 26
12.5 mi · 4%
Highway 92
11 mi · 4%
Highway 26
7.49 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 80 east

Merge slight left

153 mi · 02h 33m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.5 mi
253 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sutherland
02h 49m from Scottsbluff
Leave By
5:42 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Scottsbluff and Sunny near Ravenna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Scottsbluff to Ravenna?

The road trip is about 301.5 miles (485.2 km) and usually takes 05h 38m 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?

Sutherland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.5 miles from Scottsbluff and 151 miles from Ravenna.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 253 miles (407.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.5 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 5:42 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.12 one way or $80.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Scottsbluff and Ravenna, 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 Ravenna.

Stop Ideas Near Sutherland

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sutherland, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sutherland.

RAIL

McCook

115 mi away
101 Norris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scottsbluff and Ravenna. Straight-line distance: 252.96 mi (407.1 km).

Scottsbluff

#1 Scottsbluff

City in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, United States

Population14,373
Coordinates41.8666300, -103.6671700
Altitude1186
CountryUnited States
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#2 Ravenna

City in Nebraska

Population1,361
Coordinates41.0261200, -98.9125800
Altitude612
CountryUnited States
Start: Scottsbluff (-103.66717, 41.86663)
End: Ravenna (-98.91258, 41.02612)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 485 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.64 gal
40.27 L · about $40.12
Round trip
$80.25
21.28 gal · 80.54 L
Estimated CO2
94.6 kg one way
Round trip: 189.1 kg / 417 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $40.12 $80.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $45.25 $90.50
Premium $4.65 $49.52 $99.04
Diesel $5.30 $56.43 $112.87

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Nebraska · May 13, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Scottsbluff, NE and Ravenna, NE. The current time in Scottsbluff is 18:31:13, although it is 19:31:13 in Ravenna.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.