How far is Scottsbluff, NE from Tecumseh, NE?
The driving distance from Scottsbluff, NE to Tecumseh, NE is about 452.4 miles (728.1 km), with a travel time of about 08h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 402.3 miles (647.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 30m 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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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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Halfway Point
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City in Dawson 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 Tecumseh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scottsbluff and Tecumseh.
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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
269.8 mi · 4 hr 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 77 South, To NE 2: Beatrice, Nebraska City
2614 ft · 44 sec
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Continue on Homestead Expressway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Homestead Expressway
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Continue on US Highway 77
4.1 mi · 5 min · US Highway 77
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Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 77
1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 77
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Continue on South 12th Street
6.8 mi · 7 min · South 12th Street
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Continue on US Highway 77
3.8 mi · 4 min · US Highway 77
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Continue on Highway 77
4 mi · 5 min · Highway 77
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Turn left onto East Highway 41
29 mi · 34 min · East Highway 41
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Turn right onto Highway 50
3 mi · 4 min · Highway 50
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Continue on North 13th Street
661 ft · 11 sec · North 13th Street
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Turn straight onto North 12th Street
3007 ft · 57 sec · North 12th Street
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Broadway Street
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Turn left onto South 3rd Street
150 m · 24 sec · South 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Clay Street
58 m · 14 sec · Clay Street
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Continue on Clay Street
41 m · 12 sec · Clay Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Clay Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scottsbluff and Tecumseh.
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
270 mi · 04h 33m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Tecumseh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scottsbluff to Tecumseh?
The road trip is about 452.4 miles (728.1 km) and usually takes 08h 15m 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?
Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 225.8 miles from Scottsbluff and 226.6 miles from Tecumseh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 402.3 miles (647.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.1 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 $60.19 one way or $120.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 141.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Scottsbluff and Tecumseh, 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 Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Tecumseh.
Stop Ideas Near Lexington
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 Lexington.
Holdrege
McCook
Hastings
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scottsbluff and Tecumseh. Straight-line distance: 402.31 mi (647.46 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 Tecumseh
City and county seat of Johnson County, Nebraska
| Population | 1,578 |
| Coordinates | 40.3666700, -96.1961200 |
| Altitude | 346 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tecumseh (-96.19612, 40.36667)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 728 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 38m |
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 | $60.19 | $120.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $67.88 | $135.76 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $74.28 | $148.56 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $84.65 | $169.30 |
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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