How far is Scottsbluff, NE from Stanton, NE?
The driving distance from Scottsbluff, NE to Stanton, NE is about 384.4 miles (618.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 331.3 miles (533.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 11m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 35m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Village in Nebraska, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scottsbluff and Stanton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scottsbluff and Stanton.
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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
15.6 mi · 19 min · Highway 26
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Continue on US Highway 26
1.8 mi · 2 min · US Highway 26
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Continue on Heartland Expressway
552 ft · 7 sec · Heartland Expressway
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Continue on L62A
9.1 mi · 11 min · L62A
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 385
16.9 mi · 18 min · US Highway 385
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Continue on South Highway 385
6.8 mi · 8 min · South Highway 385
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Turn right onto West Kansas Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · West Kansas Street
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Turn right onto Perkins Road
7.3 mi · 8 min · Perkins Road
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Continue on State Highway 2
6 mi · 7 min · State Highway 2
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Continue on 1st Street
2868 ft · 38 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on State Highway 2
82.4 mi · 1 hr 38 min · State Highway 2
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Continue on Southeast 1st Street
25.2 mi · 29 min · Southeast 1st Street
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Continue on Court Street
1.1 km · 45 sec · Court Street
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Continue on Highway 2
16.5 mi · 19 min · Highway 2
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Continue on Jewett Avenue
10.4 mi · 12 min · Jewett Avenue
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Turn left
45 mi · 52 min
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
1320 ft · 22 sec · 3rd Street
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Continue on Highway 183
1.2 km · 58 sec · Highway 183
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Turn left onto Highway 91
13.4 mi · 16 min · Highway 91
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Turn left onto Highway 11
2644 ft · 53 sec · Highway 11
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Continue on South 1st Avenue
1888 ft · 38 sec · South 1st Avenue
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Continue on North 1st Avenue
782 ft · 16 sec · North 1st Avenue
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Continue on Highway 11
1.5 km · 1 min · Highway 11
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Turn straight onto Highway 91
16.1 mi · 19 min · Highway 91
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Continue on Highway 70/91
2.5 mi · 3 min · Highway 70/91
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Continue on Highway 70 - 91
11.1 mi · 13 min · Highway 70 - 91
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Turn left onto Highway 281
6.8 mi · 8 min · Highway 281
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Continue on East Street
1382 ft · 18 sec · East Street
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Continue on Highway 281
7 mi · 8 min · Highway 281
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Turn right onto Highway 70
23.9 mi · 28 min · Highway 70
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
1349 ft · 27 sec · 2nd Street
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Continue on Highway 14
5.5 mi · 6 min · Highway 14
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Turn right onto 844th Road
4 mi · 5 min · 844th Road
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Continue on 4th Street
1039 ft · 34 sec · 4th Street
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Turn left onto Hohman Street
1735 ft · 52 sec · Hohman Street
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Turn right onto Highway 275
7 mi · 8 min · Highway 275
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Continue on Front Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Front Street
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Continue on Highway 275
18.8 mi · 22 min · Highway 275
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 275
59 m · 2 sec · Highway 275
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 275
2 mi · 3 min · Highway 275
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Continue on West Omaha Avenue
2.7 mi · 3 min · West Omaha Avenue
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Turn right onto Channel Road
2431 ft · 48 sec · Channel Road
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Continue on Highway 24
8.9 mi · 11 min · Highway 24
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Continue on Railroad Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Railroad Avenue
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Turn left onto 10th Street
153 m · 15 sec · 10th Street
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Turn left onto Ivy Street
17 m · 2 sec · Ivy Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ivy Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scottsbluff and Stanton.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
State Highway 2
Continue on State Highway 2
82.4 mi · 01h 38m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scottsbluff to Stanton?
The road trip is about 384.4 miles (618.6 km) and usually takes 07h 35m 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?
Halsey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 191.8 miles from Scottsbluff and 192.6 miles from Stanton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 331.3 miles (533.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.1 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 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 $51.17 one way or $102.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 120.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Scottsbluff and Stanton, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Scottsbluff and Chance Rain Showers near Stanton.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scottsbluff and Stanton. Straight-line distance: 331.28 mi (533.15 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 Stanton
City in Nebraska
| Population | 1,483 |
| Coordinates | 41.9502800, -97.2239300 |
| Altitude | 451 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stanton (-97.22393, 41.95028)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 619 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 47m |
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 | $51.17 | $102.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $57.71 | $115.43 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $63.15 | $126.31 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $71.98 | $143.95 |
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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