How far is Tekamah, NE from Scottsbluff, NE?

The driving distance from Tekamah, NE to Scottsbluff, NE is about 431.7 miles (694.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 383.3 miles (616.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
431.67 mi
07h 08m
Flight
383.32 mi
616.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
383.32 mi
Kilometers
616.89 km
Flight Time
00h 46m

Driving Distance

Road route
431.67 mi
Kilometers
694.7 km
Drive Time
07h 08m

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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 07h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scottsbluff
Thu, Apr 23, 9:03 AM MDT
Return by in Tekamah
Thu, Apr 23, 5:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tekamah
2026-04-23T02:54
Arrive Scottsbluff
Thu, Apr 23, 10:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:09 PM to 1:39 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tekamah
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Brewster
NE

Human settlement in Blaine County, Nebraska, United States of America

From Tekamah
215.4 mi
03h 34m
To Scottsbluff
216.3 mi
03h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 23 mph S
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
25 to 40 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 13th Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North 13th Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Highway 75

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Highway 75

  3. 3

    Continue on US Highway 75

    1.1 km · 1 min · US Highway 75

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Walnut Avenue

    1080 ft · 30 sec · Walnut Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on County Road 4

    11.9 mi · 16 min · County Road 4

  6. 6

    Continue on Road F

    10.9 mi · 15 min · Road F

  7. 7

    Continue on Bridge Street

    2384 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    97 m · 23 sec · 5th Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Pebble Street

    2206 ft · 1 min · Pebble Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Road F

    1945 ft · 55 sec · Road F

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Highway 275

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Highway 275

  12. 12

    Turn left onto State Highway 91

    131 m · 11 sec · State Highway 91

  13. 13

    Continue on Highway 91

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Highway 91

  14. 14

    Continue on 4th Street

    3104 ft · 1 min · 4th Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Highway 91

    6 mi · 7 min · Highway 91

  16. 16

    Continue on Road W

    17.9 mi · 21 min · Road W

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 91

    11.6 mi · 13 min · State Highway 91

  18. 18

    Take the exit left toward US 81 South, NE 91 West

    1427 ft · 28 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto State Highway 91

    11.5 mi · 13 min · State Highway 91

  20. 20

    Continue on East 2nd Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East 2nd Street

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 91

    6.8 mi · 8 min · State Highway 91

  22. 22

    Continue on Highway 91

    8.8 mi · 10 min · Highway 91

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West State Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West State Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Highway 91

    18.4 mi · 21 min · Highway 91

  25. 25

    Continue on East Orchard Street

    2656 ft · 53 sec · East Orchard Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Highway 91

    9 mi · 10 min · Highway 91

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 281

    6 mi · 7 min · Highway 281

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Highway 70 - 91

    11.1 mi · 13 min · Highway 70 - 91

  29. 29

    Continue on Highway 70/91

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Highway 70/91

  30. 30

    Continue on Highway 91

    16.1 mi · 19 min · Highway 91

  31. 31

    Continue on Highway 11

    1.5 km · 1 min · Highway 11

  32. 32

    Continue on North 1st Avenue

    2670 ft · 53 sec · North 1st Avenue

  33. 33

    Continue on Highway 11

    2644 ft · 55 sec · Highway 11

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Highway 91

    13.4 mi · 16 min · Highway 91

  35. 35

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 183

    1.2 km · 53 sec · Highway 183

  36. 36

    Continue on 3rd Street

    1320 ft · 28 sec · 3rd Street

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Broadway Street

    2062 ft · 41 sec · Broadway Street

  38. 38

    Continue on Highway 91

    44.6 mi · 51 min · Highway 91

  39. 39

    At the end of the road, turn right

    148.9 mi · 2 hr 55 min

  40. 40

    Turn left onto East Kansas Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Kansas Street

  41. 41

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Highway 385

    6.8 mi · 8 min · South Highway 385

  42. 42

    Continue on US Highway 385

    16.9 mi · 18 min · US Highway 385

  43. 43

    Turn right onto L62A

    9.1 mi · 11 min · L62A

  44. 44

    Continue on Heartland Expressway

    552 ft · 7 sec · Heartland Expressway

  45. 45

    Continue on US Highway 26

    1.8 mi · 2 min · US Highway 26

  46. 46

    Continue on Highway 26

    15.6 mi · 19 min · Highway 26

  47. 47

    Turn left onto East 20th Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East 20th Street

  48. 48

    Continue on West 20th Street

    1191 ft · 40 sec · West 20th Street

  49. 49

    Turn right onto Avenue C

    17 m · 2 sec · Avenue C

  50. 50

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Avenue C

Car Route Details

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

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
50 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 91
120 mi · 28%
State Highway 91
30 mi · 7%
Road W
17.9 mi · 4%
US Highway 385
16.9 mi · 4%
Highway 26
15.6 mi · 4%
County Road 4
11.9 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn right

149 mi · 02h 55m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
07h 08m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.4 mi
383.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brewster
03h 34m from Tekamah
Leave By
9:42 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Tekamah 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 Tekamah to Scottsbluff?

The road trip is about 431.7 miles (694.7 km) and usually takes 07h 08m 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?

Brewster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 215.4 miles from Tekamah and 216.3 miles from Scottsbluff.

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

The direct path is about 383.3 miles (616.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.4 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 7:30 AM CDT. 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 $57.43 one way or $114.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 135.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Tekamah and Chance Rain Showers near Scottsbluff.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tekamah and Scottsbluff. Straight-line distance: 383.32 mi (616.89 km).

Tekamah

#1 Tekamah

City in Burt County, Nebraska, United States

Population1,713
Coordinates41.7783200, -96.2211300
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Scottsbluff

#2 Scottsbluff

City in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, United States

Population14,373
Coordinates41.8666300, -103.6671700
Altitude1186
CountryUnited States
Start: North 13th Street (-96.22111, 41.77832)
End: Avenue C (-103.667064, 41.86663)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 695 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.23 gal
57.66 L · about $57.43
Round trip
$114.86
30.46 gal · 115.32 L
Estimated CO2
135.3 kg one way
Round trip: 270.7 kg / 597 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $57.43 $114.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $64.77 $129.55
Premium $4.65 $70.88 $141.76
Diesel $5.30 $80.78 $161.56

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 · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Tekamah, NE and Scottsbluff, NE. The current time in Tekamah is 02:54:21, although it is 01:54:21 in Scottsbluff.

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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.