How far is Columbus, NE from Scottsbluff, NE?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Columbus and Scottsbluff is 326.53 miles (525.49 km).

Flight distance from Columbus, NE to Scottsbluff, NE is 326.53 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 44 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 40 minutes to travel from Columbus to Scottsbluff with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Columbus, Nebraska to Scottsbluff, Nebraska is: 371.44 miles (597.78 km) by car.

Driving from Columbus to Scottsbluff will take approximately 06 hours 10 minutes.

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#1 Columbus

City in Platte County, Nebraska, United States

Population 2923
GPS Coordinates 41°25'47"N 97°22'6"W
Latitude 41.4297300
Longitude -97.3683800
Altitude 441
Country United States
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#2 Scottsbluff

City in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, United States

Population 14373
GPS Coordinates 41°51'60"N 103°40'2"W
Latitude 41.8666300
Longitude -103.6671700
Altitude 1186
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Columbus and Scottsbluff

The distance between Columbus and Scottsbluff is 598 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 38 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Columbus, NE and Scottsbluff, NE. The current time in Columbus is 07:09:41, although it is 06:09:41 in Scottsbluff.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 12 hours 22 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 09 hours 17 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 07 hours 25 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 06 hours 11 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 05 hours 18 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 04 hours 57 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 04 hours 38 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 49.62 liters (13.11 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Columbus and Scottsbluff.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Columbus to Scottsbluff is $45.22 (diesel $61.71).

Nebraska gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.45 $3.65 $4.09 $4.71
Total $45.22 $47.8 $53.54 $61.71

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Nebraska ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.450 (Diesel $4.708) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 22, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Columbus and Scottsbluff (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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