How far is North Platte, NE from Scottsbluff, NE?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between North Platte and Scottsbluff is 158.69 miles (255.38 km).

Flight distance from North Platte, NE to Scottsbluff, NE is 158.69 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 21 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from North Platte to Scottsbluff with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from North Platte, Nebraska to Scottsbluff, Nebraska is: 177.42 miles (285.53 km) by car.

Driving from North Platte to Scottsbluff will take approximately 02 hours 53 minutes.

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#1 North Platte

City in Lincoln County, Nebraska, United States

Population 23202
GPS Coordinates 41°7'26"N 100°45'56"W
Latitude 41.1238900
Longitude -100.7654200
Altitude 854
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 North Platte and Scottsbluff

The distance between North Platte and Scottsbluff is 286 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 10 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 North Platte, NE and Scottsbluff, NE. The current time in North Platte is 12:12:30, although it is 11:12:30 in Scottsbluff.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 05 hours 54 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 26 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 32 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 57 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 32 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 21 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 12 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 23.7 liters (6.26 gallon) of gas to cover the route between North Platte and Scottsbluff.
The estimated cost of gas to go from North Platte to Scottsbluff is $21.6 (diesel $29.47).

Nebraska gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.45 $3.65 $4.09 $4.71
Total $21.6 $22.83 $25.57 $29.47

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 November 21, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between North Platte 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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