How far is Scottsbluff, NE from Tekamah, NE?

The driving distance from Scottsbluff, NE to Tekamah, NE is about 431.8 miles (694.9 km), with a travel time of about 08h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 383.3 miles (616.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 15m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
431.78 mi
08h 37m
Flight
383.32 mi
616.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
383.32 mi
Kilometers
616.89 km
Flight Time
00h 46m

Driving Distance

Road route
431.78 mi
Kilometers
694.88 km
Drive Time
08h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tekamah
Thu, Apr 23, 2:30 PM CDT
Return by in Scottsbluff
Thu, Apr 23, 10:07 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scottsbluff
2026-04-23T04:52
Arrive Tekamah
Thu, Apr 23, 1:30 PM MDT
Route Timing
08h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:38 PM to 5:08 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
6:44 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Scottsbluff
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Brewster
NE

Human settlement in Blaine County, Nebraska, United States of America

From Scottsbluff
215.4 mi
04h 18m
To Tekamah
216.3 mi
04h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
25 to 40 mph WNW
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 23 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    15.6 mi · 19 min · Highway 26

  5. 5

    Continue on US Highway 26

    1.8 mi · 2 min · US Highway 26

  6. 6

    Continue on Heartland Expressway

    552 ft · 7 sec · Heartland Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on L62A

    9.1 mi · 11 min · L62A

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 385

    16.9 mi · 18 min · US Highway 385

  9. 9

    Continue on South Highway 385

    6.8 mi · 8 min · South Highway 385

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Kansas Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · West Kansas Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Perkins Road

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Perkins Road

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 2

    6 mi · 7 min · State Highway 2

  13. 13

    Continue on 1st Street

    2868 ft · 38 sec · 1st Street

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 2

    82.4 mi · 1 hr 38 min · State Highway 2

  15. 15

    Continue on Southeast 1st Street

    25.2 mi · 29 min · Southeast 1st Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Court Street

    1.1 km · 45 sec · Court Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Highway 2

    16.5 mi · 19 min · Highway 2

  18. 18

    Continue on Jewett Avenue

    10.4 mi · 12 min · Jewett Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left

    45 mi · 52 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 3rd Street

    1320 ft · 22 sec · 3rd Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Highway 183

    1.2 km · 58 sec · Highway 183

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Highway 91

    13.4 mi · 16 min · Highway 91

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Highway 11

    2644 ft · 53 sec · Highway 11

  24. 24

    Continue on South 1st Avenue

    1888 ft · 38 sec · South 1st Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on North 1st Avenue

    782 ft · 16 sec · North 1st Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Highway 11

    1.5 km · 1 min · Highway 11

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Highway 91

    16.1 mi · 19 min · Highway 91

  28. 28

    Continue on Highway 70/91

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Highway 70/91

  29. 29

    Continue on Highway 70 - 91

    11.1 mi · 13 min · Highway 70 - 91

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Highway 281

    6 mi · 7 min · Highway 281

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Highway 91

    9 mi · 10 min · Highway 91

  32. 32

    Continue on Orchard Street

    2656 ft · 53 sec · Orchard Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Highway 91

    18.4 mi · 21 min · Highway 91

  34. 34

    Continue on West State Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West State Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Highway 91

    8.8 mi · 10 min · Highway 91

  36. 36

    Continue on State Highway 91

    6.8 mi · 8 min · State Highway 91

  37. 37

    Continue on West 2nd Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West 2nd Street

  38. 38

    Continue on State Highway 91

    11.5 mi · 13 min · State Highway 91

  39. 39

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1513 ft · 19 sec

  40. 40

    Take the exit left

    1800 ft · 36 sec

  41. 41

    Turn right onto State Highway 91

    11.4 mi · 13 min · State Highway 91

  42. 42

    Continue on Road W

    17.9 mi · 21 min · Road W

  43. 43

    Continue on Highway 91

    6 mi · 7 min · Highway 91

  44. 44

    Continue on 4th Street

    3104 ft · 1 min · 4th Street

  45. 45

    Continue on Highway 91

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Highway 91

  46. 46

    Turn right onto Highway 275

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Highway 275

  47. 47

    Turn left onto Road F

    2014 ft · 55 sec · Road F

  48. 48

    Continue on Pebble Street

    1881 ft · 54 sec · Pebble Street

  49. 49

    Turn right onto Main Street

    98 m · 19 sec · Main Street

  50. 50

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    2710 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street

  51. 51

    Continue on Road F

    10.9 mi · 15 min · Road F

  52. 52

    Continue on County Road 4

    11.9 mi · 16 min · County Road 4

  53. 53

    Continue on Walnut Avenue

    1080 ft · 36 sec · Walnut Avenue

  54. 54

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 75

    1.1 km · 1 min · US Highway 75

  55. 55

    Continue on Highway 75

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Highway 75

  56. 56

    Continue on South 13th Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South 13th Street

  57. 57

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 13th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
57 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 2
88.4 mi · 20%
Highway 91
75.5 mi · 17%
State Highway 91
30 mi · 7%
Southeast 1st Street
25.2 mi · 6%
Road W
17.9 mi · 4%
US Highway 385
16.9 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
08h 37m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.5 mi
383.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brewster
04h 18m from Scottsbluff
Leave By
6:44 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Scottsbluff and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Tekamah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 431.8 miles (694.9 km) and usually takes 08h 37m 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?

Brewster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 215.4 miles from Scottsbluff and 216.3 miles from Tekamah.

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

The direct path is about 383.3 miles (616.9 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 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 $57.47 one way or $114.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 135.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Scottsbluff and Tekamah, 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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Tekamah.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scottsbluff and Tekamah. Straight-line distance: 383.32 mi (616.89 km).

Scottsbluff

#1 Scottsbluff

City in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, United States

Population14,373
Coordinates41.8666300, -103.6671700
Altitude1186
CountryUnited States
Tekamah

#2 Tekamah

City in Burt County, Nebraska, United States

Population1,713
Coordinates41.7783200, -96.2211300
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Start: Scottsbluff (-103.66717, 41.86663)
End: Tekamah (-96.22113, 41.77832)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 695 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.24 gal
57.68 L · about $57.47
Round trip
$114.94
30.48 gal · 115.36 L
Estimated CO2
135.4 kg one way
Round trip: 270.9 kg / 597 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $57.47 $114.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $64.82 $129.63
Premium $4.65 $70.93 $141.85
Diesel $5.30 $80.83 $161.67

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 · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Scottsbluff, NE and Tekamah, NE. The current time in Scottsbluff is 04:52:33, although it is 05:52:33 in Tekamah.

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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.