How far is Wymore, NE from Scottsbluff, NE?
The driving distance from Wymore, NE to Scottsbluff, NE is about 442.7 miles (712.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 384.5 miles (618.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 49m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 54m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Nebraska
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wymore and Scottsbluff.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wymore and Scottsbluff.
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Start on West G Street
2515 ft · 2 min · West G Street
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Turn right onto North 14th Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North 14th Street
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Continue on US Highway 77
10.6 mi · 12 min · US Highway 77
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Turn left onto West Lilac Road
2 mi · 3 min · West Lilac Road
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Turn right onto West US Highway 136
1.4 mi · 2 min · West US Highway 136
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Continue on South Reed Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Reed Street
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Continue on North Reed Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North Reed Street
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Continue on Southwest 45th Road
909 ft · 18 sec · Southwest 45th Road
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Turn left onto West Highway 4
7.4 mi · 10 min · West Highway 4
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Turn right onto Highway 103
12.9 mi · 15 min · Highway 103
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Continue on South Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Highway 103
9.5 mi · 11 min · Highway 103
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 33
10 mi · 12 min · Highway 33
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
5.6 mi · 6 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on 1st Street
1 mi · 2 min · 1st Street
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Turn right onto Highway 80E
3 mi · 4 min · Highway 80E
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Continue on 420th Road
8.7 mi · 10 min · 420th Road
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Take the ramp sharp left toward I 80 west
1870 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
241.8 mi · 4 hr 2 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 61
1.5 mi · 2 min · Highway 61
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Continue on Highway 26
82.5 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Highway 26
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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 · 2 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 Wymore 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
242 mi · 04h 02m
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 Wymore and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 Wymore to Scottsbluff?
The road trip is about 442.7 miles (712.4 km) and usually takes 06h 54m 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 220.5 miles from Wymore and 222.3 miles from Scottsbluff.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 384.5 miles (618.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.2 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 $58.90 one way or $117.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 138.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Wymore 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 Wymore and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers 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.
Holdrege
McCook
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wymore and Scottsbluff. Straight-line distance: 384.52 mi (618.83 km).
#1 Wymore
City in Gage County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 1,323 |
| Coordinates | 40.1222200, -96.6625200 |
| Altitude | 378 |
| 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: 712 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 31m |
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 | $58.90 | $117.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $66.43 | $132.86 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $72.70 | $145.39 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $82.85 | $165.70 |
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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