How far is Scottsbluff, NE from Superior, NE?
The driving distance from Scottsbluff, NE to Superior, NE is about 367.9 miles (592 km), with a travel time of about 06h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 318.6 miles (512.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 53m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 56m.
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.
Village in Lincoln County, Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scottsbluff and Superior.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scottsbluff and Superior.
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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
145.2 mi · 2 hr 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NE 44: Kearney, Archway Monument
1865 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto South 2nd Avenue
1.8 mi · 2 min · South 2nd Avenue
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Turn left
7 mi · 8 min
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Turn right
24.1 mi · 29 min
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Turn left onto Highway 4
23.1 mi · 27 min · Highway 4
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At the end of the road, turn left
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Highway 4
6.2 mi · 7 min · Highway 4
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Turn right onto Highway 78
14 mi · 18 min · Highway 78
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Turn left
13.9 mi · 16 min
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Turn right onto Highway 14
3.7 mi · 4 min · Highway 14
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Continue on Idaho Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Idaho Street
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Turn right onto East 5th Street
953 ft · 47 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn left onto North Commercial Avenue
9 m · 1 sec · North Commercial Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Commercial Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scottsbluff and Superior.
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
145 mi · 02h 25m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Scottsbluff and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Superior.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scottsbluff to Superior?
The road trip is about 367.9 miles (592 km) and usually takes 06h 56m 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?
Maxwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 183.6 miles from Scottsbluff and 184.2 miles from Superior.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 318.6 miles (512.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.3 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 $48.95 one way or $97.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Scottsbluff and Superior, 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 Slight Chance Rain Showers near Superior.
Stop Ideas Near Maxwell
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 Maxwell.
McCook
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scottsbluff and Superior. Straight-line distance: 318.66 mi (512.83 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 Superior
City in Nuckolls County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 1,805 |
| Coordinates | 40.0208500, -98.0700400 |
| Altitude | 487 |
| Country | United States |
End: Superior (-98.07004, 40.02085)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 592 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 35m |
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 | $48.95 | $97.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $55.20 | $110.41 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $60.41 | $120.82 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $68.85 | $137.69 |
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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