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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 24m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lincoln 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 York.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scottsbluff and York.
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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
82.5 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Continue on Highway 61
1.5 mi · 2 min · Highway 61
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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
225.8 mi · 3 hr 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 81: York, Geneva
1633 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto South Lincoln Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · South Lincoln Avenue
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Turn right onto South Lincoln Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Lincoln Avenue
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Turn slight right onto East 3rd Street
25 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street
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Turn slight left
64 m · 4 sec
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Continue on Grant Avenue
1341 ft · 34 sec · Grant Avenue
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Turn left onto East 7th Street
18 m · 3 sec · East 7th Street
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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.
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
226 mi · 03h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Platte.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scottsbluff and York. Straight-line distance: 322.41 mi (518.87 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 York
City in Nebraska, USA
| Population | 7,783 |
| Coordinates | 40.8680700, -97.5920000 |
| Altitude | 488 |
| Country | United States |
End: East 7th Street (-97.592, 40.867947)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 568 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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