How far is Scottsbluff, NE from Wakefield, NE?
The driving distance from Scottsbluff, NE to Wakefield, NE is about 413.5 miles (665.5 km), with a travel time of about 08h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 349.9 miles (563.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 28m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 14m.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Blaine County, Nebraska, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scottsbluff and Wakefield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scottsbluff and Wakefield.
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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
3233 ft · 54 sec · Highway 275
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Turn left
84 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight right
99 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto West Norfolk Avenue
3.3 mi · 6 min · West Norfolk Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 35
52 m · 3 sec · Highway 35
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 35
21.7 mi · 27 min · Highway 35
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 35
7 mi · 8 min · Highway 35
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Continue on West 7th Street
2.1 mi · 5 min · West 7th Street
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Continue on East Highway 35
6.9 mi · 8 min · East Highway 35
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Continue on Highway 35
1.8 mi · 2 min · Highway 35
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Continue on Oak Street
2554 ft · 50 sec · Oak Street
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Turn left onto 3rd Street
779 ft · 34 sec · 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scottsbluff and Wakefield.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Scottsbluff and Chance Rain Showers near Wakefield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scottsbluff to Wakefield?
The road trip is about 413.5 miles (665.5 km) and usually takes 08h 14m 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?
Dunning is a useful midpoint, sitting about 206.4 miles from Scottsbluff and 207.2 miles from Wakefield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 349.9 miles (563.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.6 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 $55.02 one way or $110.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 129.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Scottsbluff and Wakefield, 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 Wakefield.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scottsbluff and Wakefield. Straight-line distance: 349.91 mi (563.12 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 Wakefield
City in Nebraska
| Population | 1,362 |
| Coordinates | 42.2691700, -96.8650400 |
| Altitude | 428 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wakefield (-96.86504, 42.26917)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 666 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 09m |
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 | $55.02 | $110.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $62.05 | $124.10 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $67.90 | $135.80 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $77.39 | $154.77 |
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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