How far is Scottsbluff, NE from York, NE?

The driving distance from Scottsbluff, NE to York, NE is about 352.8 miles (567.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 322.4 miles (518.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
352.75 mi
05h 24m
Flight
322.41 mi
518.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
322.41 mi
Kilometers
518.87 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
352.75 mi
Kilometers
567.7 km
Drive Time
05h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in York
Thu, May 14, 10:11 PM CDT
Return by in Scottsbluff
Fri, May 15, 2:35 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scottsbluff
2026-05-14T15:47
Arrive York
Thu, May 14, 9:11 PM MDT
Route Timing
05h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:24 PM to 2:24 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:12 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Scottsbluff
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
North Platte
NE

City in Lincoln County, Nebraska, United States

From Scottsbluff
176.3 mi
02h 42m
To York
176.5 mi
02h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 30 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Highway 26

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Highway L79E

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Highway L79E

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Highway 92

    11 mi · 13 min · Highway 92

  7. 7

    Continue on US Highway 26

    12.5 mi · 15 min · US Highway 26

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    82.5 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway 61

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Highway 61

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Spruce Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · North Spruce Street

  12. 12

    Turn left

    93 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Highway 26/61

    1.4 km · 1 min · South Highway 26/61

  14. 14

    Turn left onto I 80 east

    2067 ft · 52 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    225.8 mi · 3 hr 46 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 81: York, Geneva

    1633 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Lincoln Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South Lincoln Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Lincoln Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Lincoln Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto East 3rd Street

    25 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street

  20. 20

    Turn slight left

    64 m · 4 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on Grant Avenue

    1341 ft · 34 sec · Grant Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East 7th Street

    18 m · 3 sec · East 7th Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 7th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 east
226 mi · 64%
Main Street
83.5 mi · 24%
US Highway 26
12.5 mi · 4%
Highway 92
11 mi · 3%
Highway 26
7.49 mi · 2%
South Lincoln Avenue
3.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 80 east

Merge slight left

226 mi · 03h 46m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.4 mi
322.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Platte
02h 42m from Scottsbluff
Leave By
6:12 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Scottsbluff and Mostly Sunny near York.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 352.8 miles (567.7 km) and usually takes 05h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

North Platte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 176.3 miles from Scottsbluff and 176.5 miles from York.

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

The direct path is about 322.4 miles (518.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:12 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.95 one way or $93.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Scottsbluff and York, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Scottsbluff and Mostly Sunny near York.

Stop Ideas Near North Platte

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around North Platte, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Platte.

RAIL

McCook

104 mi away
101 Norris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scottsbluff and York. Straight-line distance: 322.41 mi (518.87 km).

Scottsbluff

#1 Scottsbluff

City in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, United States

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

#2 York

City in Nebraska, USA

Population7,783
Coordinates40.8680700, -97.5920000
Altitude488
CountryUnited States
Start: Avenue C (-103.667064, 41.86663)
End: East 7th Street (-97.592, 40.867947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 568 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.45 gal
47.12 L · about $46.95
Round trip
$93.90
24.9 gal · 94.24 L
Estimated CO2
110.6 kg one way
Round trip: 221.3 kg / 488 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $46.95 $93.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $52.95 $105.90
Premium $4.65 $57.94 $115.88
Diesel $5.30 $66.03 $132.07

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 · May 14, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Scottsbluff, NE and York, NE. The current time in Scottsbluff is 15:47:11, although it is 16:47:11 in York.

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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.