How far is West Point, NE from Scottsbluff, NE?

The driving distance from West Point, NE to Scottsbluff, NE is about 404.6 miles (651.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 358 miles (576.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 26m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
404.59 mi
06h 43m
Flight
358.02 mi
576.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
358.02 mi
Kilometers
576.18 km
Flight Time
00h 43m

Driving Distance

Road route
404.59 mi
Kilometers
651.12 km
Drive Time
06h 43m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scottsbluff
Sat, May 2, 5:39 AM MDT
Return by in West Point
Sat, May 2, 1:22 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Point
2026-05-01T23:56
Arrive Scottsbluff
Sat, May 2, 6:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:43 AM to 1:13 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
10:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Point
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
Dunning
NE

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

From West Point
203 mi
03h 21m
To Scottsbluff
201.6 mi
03h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Friday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph NNW
Destination
64°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Point and Scottsbluff.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    68 m · 15 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Colfax Street

    49 m · 9 sec · North Colfax Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Bridge Street

    111 m · 23 sec · East Bridge Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Lincoln Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Lincoln Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Highway 275

    8.6 mi · 9 min · Highway 275

  6. 6

    Turn right onto State Highway 91

    94 m · 6 sec · State Highway 91

  7. 7

    Continue on Highway 91

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Highway 91

  8. 8

    Continue on 4th Street

    3104 ft · 1 min · 4th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Highway 91

    6 mi · 7 min · Highway 91

  10. 10

    Continue on Road W

    17.9 mi · 21 min · Road W

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 91

    11.6 mi · 13 min · State Highway 91

  12. 12

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

    1427 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto State Highway 91

    11.5 mi · 13 min · State Highway 91

  14. 14

    Continue on East 2nd Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East 2nd Street

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 91

    6.8 mi · 8 min · State Highway 91

  16. 16

    Continue on Highway 91

    8.8 mi · 10 min · Highway 91

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West State Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West State Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Highway 91

    18.4 mi · 21 min · Highway 91

  19. 19

    Continue on East Orchard Street

    2656 ft · 53 sec · East Orchard Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Highway 91

    9 mi · 10 min · Highway 91

  21. 21

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

    6 mi · 7 min · Highway 281

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Highway 70 - 91

    11.1 mi · 13 min · Highway 70 - 91

  23. 23

    Continue on Highway 70/91

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Highway 70/91

  24. 24

    Continue on Highway 91

    16.1 mi · 19 min · Highway 91

  25. 25

    Continue on Highway 11

    1.5 km · 1 min · Highway 11

  26. 26

    Continue on North 1st Avenue

    2670 ft · 53 sec · North 1st Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on Highway 11

    2644 ft · 55 sec · Highway 11

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Highway 91

    13.4 mi · 16 min · Highway 91

  29. 29

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

    1.2 km · 53 sec · Highway 183

  30. 30

    Continue on 3rd Street

    1320 ft · 28 sec · 3rd Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Broadway Street

    2062 ft · 41 sec · Broadway Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Highway 91

    44.6 mi · 51 min · Highway 91

  33. 33

    At the end of the road, turn right

    148.9 mi · 2 hr 55 min

  34. 34

    Turn left onto East Kansas Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Kansas Street

  35. 35

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

    6.8 mi · 8 min · South Highway 385

  36. 36

    Continue on US Highway 385

    16.9 mi · 18 min · US Highway 385

  37. 37

    Turn right onto L62A

    9.1 mi · 11 min · L62A

  38. 38

    Continue on Heartland Expressway

    552 ft · 7 sec · Heartland Expressway

  39. 39

    Continue on US Highway 26

    1.8 mi · 2 min · US Highway 26

  40. 40

    Continue on Highway 26

    15.6 mi · 19 min · Highway 26

  41. 41

    Turn left onto East 20th Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East 20th Street

  42. 42

    Continue on West 20th Street

    1191 ft · 40 sec · West 20th Street

  43. 43

    Turn right onto Avenue C

    17 m · 2 sec · Avenue C

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Avenue C

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Point 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
44 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 91
120 mi · 30%
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%
Highway 70 - 91
11.1 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
06h 43m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.6 mi
358 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dunning
03h 21m from West Point
Leave By
10:34 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving West Point and Sunny near Scottsbluff.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Point to Scottsbluff?

The road trip is about 404.6 miles (651.1 km) and usually takes 06h 43m 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?

Dunning is a useful midpoint, sitting about 203 miles from West Point and 201.6 miles from Scottsbluff.

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

The direct path is about 358 miles (576.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.6 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 $53.85 one way or $107.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 126.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around West Point and Sunny near Scottsbluff.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Point and Scottsbluff. Straight-line distance: 358.02 mi (576.18 km).

West Point

#1 West Point

City in Nebraska, USA

Population3,237
Coordinates41.8416700, -96.7086400
Altitude411
CountryUnited States
Scottsbluff

#2 Scottsbluff

City in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, United States

Population14,373
Coordinates41.8666300, -103.6671700
Altitude1186
CountryUnited States
Start: (-96.708649, 41.841489)
End: Avenue C (-103.667064, 41.86663)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 651 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.28 gal
54.04 L · about $53.85
Round trip
$107.70
28.56 gal · 108.08 L
Estimated CO2
126.9 kg one way
Round trip: 253.8 kg / 560 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $53.85 $107.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $60.73 $121.47
Premium $4.65 $66.46 $132.92
Diesel $5.30 $75.74 $151.48

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 · May 02, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between West Point, NE and Scottsbluff, NE. The current time in West Point is 23:56:34, although it is 22:56:34 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.