How far is Scottsbluff, NE from Lincoln, NE?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Scottsbluff and Lincoln is 370.46 miles (596.21 km).

Flight distance from Scottsbluff, NE to Lincoln, NE is 370.46 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 48 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 43 minutes to travel from Scottsbluff to Lincoln with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Scottsbluff, Nebraska to Lincoln, Nebraska is: 402.36 miles (647.54 km) by car.

Driving from Scottsbluff to Lincoln will take approximately 06 hours 02 minutes.

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#1 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
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#2 Lincoln

The capital of Nebraska and the center of the Lincoln metropolitan area. It is located in the southeastern part of the state. Lincoln is known for its college football team, the Nebraska Cornhuskers, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Lincoln Children's Zoo and the Museum of American Speed.

Population 290505
GPS Coordinates 40°48'0"N 96°40'1"W
Latitude 40.8000000
Longitude -96.6669600
Altitude 367
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Scottsbluff and Lincoln

The distance between Scottsbluff and Lincoln is 648 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 07 hours 11 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 Scottsbluff, NE and Lincoln, NE. The current time in Scottsbluff is 17:09:53, although it is 18:09:53 in Lincoln.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 13 hours 24 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 10 hours 03 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 08 hours 02 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 06 hours 42 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 05 hours 44 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 05 hours 21 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 05 hours 01 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 53.75 liters (14.2 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Scottsbluff and Lincoln.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Scottsbluff to Lincoln is $48.98 (diesel $66.84).

Nebraska gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.45 $3.65 $4.09 $4.71
Total $48.98 $51.78 $58 $66.84

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 12, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Scottsbluff and Lincoln (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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