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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 08m.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Blaine County, Nebraska, United States of America
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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.
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Start on North 13th Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North 13th Street
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Continue on Highway 75
5.7 mi · 8 min · Highway 75
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Continue on US Highway 75
1.1 km · 1 min · US Highway 75
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Turn right onto Walnut Avenue
1080 ft · 30 sec · Walnut Avenue
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Continue on County Road 4
11.9 mi · 16 min · County Road 4
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Continue on Road F
10.9 mi · 15 min · Road F
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Continue on Bridge Street
2384 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto 5th Street
97 m · 23 sec · 5th Street
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Turn left onto Pebble Street
2206 ft · 1 min · Pebble Street
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Continue on Road F
1945 ft · 55 sec · Road F
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Turn right onto Highway 275
2.9 mi · 3 min · Highway 275
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Turn left onto State Highway 91
131 m · 11 sec · State Highway 91
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Continue on Highway 91
3.7 mi · 4 min · Highway 91
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Continue on 4th Street
3104 ft · 1 min · 4th Street
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Continue on Highway 91
6 mi · 7 min · Highway 91
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Continue on Road W
17.9 mi · 21 min · Road W
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Continue on State Highway 91
11.6 mi · 13 min · State Highway 91
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Take the exit left toward US 81 South, NE 91 West
1427 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 91
11.5 mi · 13 min · State Highway 91
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Continue on East 2nd Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East 2nd Street
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Continue on State Highway 91
6.8 mi · 8 min · State Highway 91
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Continue on Highway 91
8.8 mi · 10 min · Highway 91
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Turn right onto West State Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West State Street
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Continue on Highway 91
18.4 mi · 21 min · Highway 91
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Continue on East Orchard Street
2656 ft · 53 sec · East Orchard Street
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Continue on Highway 91
9 mi · 10 min · Highway 91
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 281
6 mi · 7 min · Highway 281
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Turn left onto Highway 70 - 91
11.1 mi · 13 min · Highway 70 - 91
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Continue on Highway 70/91
2.5 mi · 3 min · Highway 70/91
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Continue on Highway 91
16.1 mi · 19 min · Highway 91
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Continue on Highway 11
1.5 km · 1 min · Highway 11
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Continue on North 1st Avenue
2670 ft · 53 sec · North 1st Avenue
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Continue on Highway 11
2644 ft · 55 sec · Highway 11
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Turn right onto Highway 91
13.4 mi · 16 min · Highway 91
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 183
1.2 km · 53 sec · Highway 183
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Continue on 3rd Street
1320 ft · 28 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Broadway Street
2062 ft · 41 sec · Broadway Street
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Continue on Highway 91
44.6 mi · 51 min · Highway 91
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At the end of the road, turn right
148.9 mi · 2 hr 55 min
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Turn left onto East Kansas Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · East Kansas Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Highway 385
6.8 mi · 8 min · South Highway 385
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Continue on US Highway 385
16.9 mi · 18 min · US Highway 385
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Turn right onto L62A
9.1 mi · 11 min · L62A
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Continue on Heartland Expressway
552 ft · 7 sec · Heartland Expressway
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Continue on US Highway 26
1.8 mi · 2 min · US Highway 26
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Continue on Highway 26
15.6 mi · 19 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 Tekamah and Scottsbluff.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
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).
#1 Tekamah
City in Burt County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 1,713 |
| Coordinates | 41.7783200, -96.2211300 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| 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: 695 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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