How far is Stromsburg, NE from Scottsbluff, NE?
The driving distance from Stromsburg, NE to Scottsbluff, NE is about 370.3 miles (595.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 318.3 miles (512.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 40m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village 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 Stromsburg and Scottsbluff.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stromsburg and Scottsbluff.
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Start on 4th Street
50 m · 9 sec · 4th Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1989 ft · 56 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Center Road
15.7 mi · 18 min · Center Road
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Turn right onto Highway 34
4 mi · 5 min · Highway 34
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Turn left onto Road H
4.4 mi · 6 min · Road H
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Take the ramp right toward I 80 west
2219 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
220.7 mi · 3 hr 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 26, NE 61: Ogallala, Grant
1578 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto South Highway 26/61
1.1 km · 1 min · South Highway 26/61
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Continue on East A Street
2278 ft · 50 sec · East A Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East 8th Street
101 m · 10 sec · East 8th Street
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Turn right onto North Spruce Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · North Spruce Street
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Turn left onto Highway 26 West
24.2 mi · 28 min · Highway 26 West
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Continue straight
59.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Turn left
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
23.6 mi · 28 min
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Turn right onto Highway L79E
2.1 mi · 3 min · Highway L79E
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Turn left onto Highway 26
7.5 mi · 9 min · Highway 26
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Turn left onto East 20th Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · East 20th Street
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Continue on West 20th Street
1191 ft · 40 sec · West 20th Street
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Turn right onto Avenue C
17 m · 2 sec · Avenue C
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Avenue C
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Stromsburg and Scottsbluff.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 80 west
Merge slight left
221 mi · 03h 41m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Stromsburg and Chance Rain Showers near Scottsbluff.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stromsburg to Scottsbluff?
The road trip is about 370.3 miles (595.9 km) and usually takes 05h 40m 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?
Maxwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 184.2 miles from Stromsburg and 186.1 miles from Scottsbluff.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 318.3 miles (512.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 52 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.29 one way or $98.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Stromsburg and Scottsbluff, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Stromsburg and Chance Rain Showers near Scottsbluff.
Stop Ideas Near Maxwell
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 Maxwell.
McCook
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stromsburg and Scottsbluff. Straight-line distance: 318.27 mi (512.2 km).
#1 Stromsburg
City in Polk County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 1,138 |
| Coordinates | 41.1141800, -97.5989400 |
| Altitude | 511 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Scottsbluff
City in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 14,373 |
| Coordinates | 41.8666300, -103.6671700 |
| Altitude | 1186 |
| Country | United States |
End: Avenue C (-103.667064, 41.86663)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 596 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 37m |
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 | $49.29 | $98.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $55.59 | $111.17 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $60.83 | $121.66 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $69.32 | $138.65 |
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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