How far is Scottsbluff, NE from Weeping Water, NE?
The driving distance from Scottsbluff, NE to Weeping Water, NE is about 437.4 miles (703.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 396.2 miles (637.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 54m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 57m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scottsbluff and Weeping Water.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scottsbluff and Weeping Water.
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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
293.5 mi · 4 hr 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NE 63: Ashland, Greenwood
1510 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto 238th Street
1.4 km · 1 min · 238th Street
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Turn left onto Church Road
6 mi · 8 min · Church Road
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Turn right onto 310th Street
3 mi · 4 min · 310th Street
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Turn left onto Highway 1
7 mi · 8 min · Highway 1
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Turn right onto 144th Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · 144th Street
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Continue on North East Street
900 ft · 27 sec · North East Street
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Turn right onto West F Street
100 m · 14 sec · West F Street
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Turn left onto North Elm Street
1032 ft · 39 sec · North Elm Street
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Turn left onto West Eldora Street
54 m · 8 sec · West Eldora Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Eldora Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scottsbluff and Weeping Water.
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
293 mi · 04h 58m
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.
Sunny leaving Scottsbluff and Sunny near Weeping Water.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scottsbluff to Weeping Water?
The road trip is about 437.4 miles (703.9 km) and usually takes 07h 57m 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?
Cozad is a useful midpoint, sitting about 218.3 miles from Scottsbluff and 219.1 miles from Weeping Water.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 396.2 miles (637.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.2 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 $58.19 one way or $116.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 137.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Scottsbluff and Weeping Water, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Scottsbluff and Sunny near Weeping Water.
Stop Ideas Near Cozad
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 Cozad.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scottsbluff and Weeping Water. Straight-line distance: 396.17 mi (637.57 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 Weeping Water
City in Cass County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 1,094 |
| Coordinates | 40.8700000, -96.1405700 |
| Altitude | 335 |
| Country | United States |
End: Weeping Water (-96.14057, 40.87)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 704 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 27m |
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 | $58.19 | $116.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $65.62 | $131.25 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $71.81 | $143.62 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $81.84 | $163.68 |
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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