How far is Weeping Water, NE from Scottsbluff, NE?
The driving distance from Weeping Water, NE to Scottsbluff, NE is about 440.4 miles (708.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 396.2 miles (637.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 24m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 42m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Weeping Water and Scottsbluff.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weeping Water and Scottsbluff.
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Start on West Eldora Street
54 m · 10 sec · West Eldora Street
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Turn right onto North Elm Street
1032 ft · 36 sec · North Elm Street
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Turn right onto West F Street
100 m · 14 sec · West F Street
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Turn left onto North East Street
900 ft · 25 sec · North East Street
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Continue on 144th Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · 144th Street
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Turn left onto Highway 1
7 mi · 8 min · Highway 1
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Turn right onto 310th Street
3 mi · 4 min · 310th Street
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Turn left onto Church Road
6 mi · 8 min · Church Road
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Turn right onto 238th Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · 238th Street
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Turn left onto I 80 west
1553 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
293.7 mi · 4 hr 58 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 Weeping Water 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
294 mi · 04h 58m
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.
Sunny leaving Weeping Water and Sunny near Scottsbluff.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Weeping Water to Scottsbluff?
The road trip is about 440.4 miles (708.8 km) and usually takes 06h 42m 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?
Cozad is a useful midpoint, sitting about 218.3 miles from Weeping Water and 222.1 miles from Scottsbluff.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 396.2 miles (637.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.2 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 $58.60 one way or $117.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 138.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Weeping Water and Scottsbluff, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Weeping Water and Sunny near Scottsbluff.
Stop Ideas Near Cozad
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 Cozad.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Weeping Water and Scottsbluff. Straight-line distance: 396.17 mi (637.57 km).
#1 Weeping Water
City in Cass County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 1,094 |
| Coordinates | 40.8700000, -96.1405700 |
| Altitude | 335 |
| 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: 709 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 29m |
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 | $58.60 | $117.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $66.09 | $132.18 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $72.32 | $144.65 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $82.42 | $164.85 |
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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