How far is Wahoo, NE from Scottsbluff, NE?
The driving distance from Wahoo, NE to Scottsbluff, NE is about 427.6 miles (688.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 367.1 miles (590.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 57m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 28m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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City in Nebraska, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wahoo and Scottsbluff.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wahoo and Scottsbluff.
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Start on the route
29 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto North Broadway Street
51 m · 9 sec · North Broadway Street
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Turn right onto West 6th Street
718 ft · 37 sec · West 6th Street
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Turn left onto North Chestnut Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto County Road J
3131 ft · 49 sec · County Road J
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Turn left onto Highway 77
7.2 mi · 8 min · Highway 77
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Continue on County Road 18
1.8 mi · 2 min · County Road 18
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Continue on North Highway 77
2678 ft · 44 sec · North Highway 77
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Continue on County Road 18
10.9 mi · 12 min · County Road 18
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 west
32.2 mi · 37 min
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Continue straight
246.5 mi · 4 hr 7 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 Wahoo and Scottsbluff.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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247 mi · 04h 07m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Wahoo and Sunny near Scottsbluff.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wahoo to Scottsbluff?
The road trip is about 427.6 miles (688.2 km) and usually takes 06h 28m 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?
Gothenburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 211.9 miles from Wahoo and 215.7 miles from Scottsbluff.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 367.1 miles (590.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.5 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 $56.90 one way or $113.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 134.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Wahoo and Scottsbluff, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wahoo and Sunny near Scottsbluff.
Stop Ideas Near Gothenburg
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 Gothenburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wahoo and Scottsbluff. Straight-line distance: 367.14 mi (590.85 km).
#1 Wahoo
City in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 4,603 |
| Coordinates | 41.2113900, -96.6203000 |
| Altitude | 369 |
| 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: 688 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 20m |
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 | $56.90 | $113.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $64.18 | $128.36 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $70.23 | $140.46 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $80.04 | $160.07 |
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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