Distance between Grand Island NE and Scottsbluff NE
The distance from Grand Island to Scottsbluff is 319 miles by road including 187 miles on motorways. Road takes approximately 5 hours and 10 minutes and goes through North Platte, Ogallala, Oshkosh, Lewellen, Broadwater and Minatare.
| Shortest distance by air | 284 mi ✈️ |
| Car route length | 319.4 mi 🚗 |
| Driving time | 5 h 10 min |
| Fuel amount | 10.9 gal |
| Fuel cost | 42.2 USD |
| Point | Distance | Time | Fuel | |
| Grand Island | 0 mi | 00 min | 0.0 gal | |
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NE 2 Business I 80 151 mi, 2 h 16 min
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| North Platte | 151 mi | 2 h 16 min | 4.7 gal | |
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I 80 39 mi, 34 min
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| Ogallala | 190 mi | 2 h 51 min | 6.1 gal | |
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I 80 US 26 37 mi, 38 min
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| Lewellen | 226 mi | 3 h 29 min | 7.6 gal | |
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US 26 7 mi, 07 min
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| Oshkosh | 233 mi | 3 h 36 min | 7.8 gal | |
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US 26 21 mi, 22 min
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| Lisco | 254 mi | 3 h 59 min | 8.6 gal | |
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US 26 11 mi, 12 min
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| Broadwater | 265 mi | 4 h 11 min | 8.9 gal | |
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US 26 14 mi, 14 min
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| Northport | 279 mi | 4 h 25 min | 9.4 gal | |
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US 26 US 385 31 mi, 33 min
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| Minatare | 309 mi | 4 h 59 min | 10.5 gal | |
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US 26 9 mi, 11 min
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| Scottsbluff | 319 mi | 5 h 10 min | 10.8 gal | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to drive from Grand Island to Scottsbluff?
Fuel cost: 42.2 USD
This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 319.4 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.89 USD / gal)
You can adjust fuel consumption and fuel price here.
How long is a car ride from Grand Island to Scottsbluff?
Driving time: 5 h 10 min
This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.
- 186 mi with a maximum speed 68 mph = 2 h 44 min
- 116 mi with a maximum speed 56 mph = 2 h 3 min
- 6 mi with a maximum speed 55 mph = 6 min
- 1 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 1 min
- 6 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 7 min
- 1 mi with a maximum speed 31 mph = 2 min
- 1 mi with a maximum speed 30 mph = 2 min
The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.
How far is Grand Island to Scottsbluff by land?
The distance between Grand Island and Scottsbluff is 319.4 mi by road including 187 mi on motorways.
Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Grand Island and Scottsbluff respectively.
How far is Grand Island to Scottsbluff by plane?
The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Grand Island and Scottsbluff is 284 mi.
This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Grand Island and Scottsbluff respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.
How many hours is Grand Island from Scottsbluff by plane?
Boeing 737 airliner needs 34 min to cover the distance of 284 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.
Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 2 h 4 min to flight this distance at average speed of 136 mph.
This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.
How long is a helicopter ride from Grand Island to Scottsbluff?
Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 1 h 54 min to cover the distance of 284 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.
Popular "Robinson R44" needs 2 h 10 min to flight this distance at average speed of 130 mph.
This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.
What city is halfway between Grand Island and Scottsbluff?
The halfway point between Grand Island and Scottsbluff is North Platte. It is located about 9 mi from the exact midpoint by road.
The distance from North Platte to Grand Island is 151 mi and driving will take about 2 h 16 min. The road between North Platte and Scottsbluff has length 168 mi and will take approximately 2 h 54 min.
The other cities located close to halfway point:
Where is Grand Island in relation to Scottsbluff?
Grand Island is located 284 mi east of Scottsbluff.
Grand Island has geographic coordinates: latitude 40.92427, longitude -98.33869.
Scottsbluff has geographic coordinates: latitude 41.86663, longitude -103.66717.
Which highway goes from Grand Island to Scottsbluff?
The route from Grand Island to Scottsbluff follows I 80, US 26.
Other minor sections pass along the road:
- NE 92: 43 mi
- US 385: 10 mi
- NE 62A Link: 9 mi
- NE 2 Business: 2 mi
- NE 61: 2 mi
- NE 71: 1 mi