How far is Grand Island, NE from Scottsbluff, NE?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Grand Island and Scottsbluff is 283.52 miles (456.28 km).
Flight distance from Grand Island, NE to Scottsbluff, NE is 283.52 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 38 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 34 minutes to travel from Grand Island to Scottsbluff with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Grand Island, Nebraska to Scottsbluff, Nebraska is: 320.27 miles (515.43 km) by car.
Driving from Grand Island to Scottsbluff will take approximately 04 hours 56 minutes.
#1 Grand Island
The most populous city in Hall County, Nebraska. It is located on the Platte River in central Nebraska. Grand Island is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Grand Island Museum and the Grand Island Zoo.
| Population | 51004 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°55'30"N 98°20'31"W |
| Latitude | 40.9250100 |
| Longitude | -98.3420100 |
| Altitude | 567 |
| Country | United States |
#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 |
Ending point in Scottsbluff: Avenue C (-103.667064,41.86663)
Estimated Travel Time Between Grand Island and Scottsbluff
The distance between Grand Island and Scottsbluff is 515 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 43 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 Grand Island, NE and Scottsbluff, NE. The current time in Grand Island is 08:20:03, although it is 07:20:03 in Scottsbluff.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10 hours 40 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08 hours 00 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 24 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 20 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 34 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 16 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 59 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 42.78 liters (11.3 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Grand Island and Scottsbluff.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Grand Island to Scottsbluff is $38.99 (diesel $53.21).
Nebraska gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.45 | $3.65 | $4.09 | $4.71 |
| Total | $38.99 | $41.22 | $46.17 | $53.21 |
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 21, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Grand Island and Scottsbluff (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
