How far is Ainsworth, NE from Hastings, NE?
The driving distance from Ainsworth, NE to Hastings, NE is about 195.2 miles (314.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 155.6 miles (250.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Valley County, Nebraska
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ainsworth and Hastings.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ainsworth and Hastings.
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Start on North Main Street
13 m · 8 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East 4th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East 4th Street
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Continue on US Highway 20
8.5 mi · 10 min · US Highway 20
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Continue on Highway 20
7.5 mi · 9 min · Highway 20
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Turn right onto Clark Street
46.5 mi · 54 min · Clark Street
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Turn left onto Highway 96
19 mi · 24 min · Highway 96
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Continue on North 13th Avenue
2406 ft · 48 sec · North 13th Avenue
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Continue on Highway 96
2646 ft · 43 sec · Highway 96
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Turn left onto Highway 91
1.6 km · 1 min · Highway 91
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Turn right onto Highway 11
15.2 mi · 18 min · Highway 11
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Turn left onto L Street
1.4 km · 2 min · L Street
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Turn right onto South 14th Street
2169 ft · 43 sec · South 14th Street
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Continue on Highway 11
11.9 mi · 14 min · Highway 11
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Continue on 1st Street
1.2 km · 1 min · 1st Street
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Continue on Highway 11
22.7 mi · 27 min · Highway 11
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Turn left onto Highway 92
5.5 mi · 7 min · Highway 92
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
19.7 mi · 22 min · 2nd Street
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Continue on Highway 281
6.2 mi · 9 min · Highway 281
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Continue on US Highway 281
13.1 mi · 15 min · US Highway 281
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Continue on Highway 281
6.8 mi · 9 min · Highway 281
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Continue on North Burlington Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · North Burlington Avenue
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Turn left onto West 7th Street
1343 ft · 29 sec · West 7th Street
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Turn right onto North Saint Joseph Avenue
1336 ft · 1 min · North Saint Joseph Avenue
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Turn right onto West 3rd Street
68 m · 4 sec · West 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ainsworth and Hastings.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Clark Street
Turn right onto Clark Street
46.5 mi · 00h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Ainsworth and Sunny near Hastings.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ainsworth to Hastings?
The road trip is about 195.2 miles (314.2 km) and usually takes 03h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Elyria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.6 miles from Ainsworth and 100.7 miles from Hastings.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 155.6 miles (250.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.98 one way or $51.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ainsworth and Sunny near Hastings.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ainsworth and Hastings. Straight-line distance: 155.62 mi (250.45 km).
#1 Ainsworth
City in Brown County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 1,630 |
| Coordinates | 42.5500000, -99.8626200 |
| Altitude | 768 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hastings
County seat of Adams County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 24,725 |
| Coordinates | 40.5861200, -98.3883900 |
| Altitude | 587 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 3rd Street (-98.38839, 40.586103)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 314 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $25.98 | $51.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.30 | $58.61 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.07 | $64.13 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $36.54 | $73.09 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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