How far is Auburn, NE from Hastings, NE?

The driving distance from Auburn, NE to Hastings, NE is about 147.1 miles (236.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.7 miles (216.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
147.1 mi
02h 35m
Flight
134.63 mi
216.66 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.63 mi
Kilometers
216.66 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.1 mi
Kilometers
236.74 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hastings
Wed, May 13, 8:46 PM CDT
Return by in Auburn
Wed, May 13, 11:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-05-13T18:11
Arrive Hastings
Wed, May 13, 8:46 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Auburn
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Western
NE

Village in Nebraska, USA

From Auburn
73.4 mi
01h 17m
To Hastings
73.6 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph N
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Hastings.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Hastings.

  1. 1

    Start on Central Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Highway 136

    17.4 mi · 22 min · Highway 136

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Highway 50

    3 mi · 4 min · Highway 50

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Highway 41

    29 mi · 34 min · Highway 41

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 77

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Highway 77

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Highway 41

    5.8 mi · 7 min · West Highway 41

  7. 7

    Continue on Washington Street

    3211 ft · 1 min · Washington Street

  8. 8

    Continue on West Highway 41

    5.9 mi · 7 min · West Highway 41

  9. 9

    Continue on East 3rd Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East 3rd Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway 41

    10.8 mi · 14 min · Highway 41

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Highway 15

    2 mi · 3 min · Highway 15

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Highway 41

    22.3 mi · 28 min · Highway 41

  13. 13

    Continue on South 13th Street

    2702 ft · 60 sec · South 13th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto F Street

    1 mi · 2 min · F Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Highway 41

    22.8 mi · 28 min · Highway 41

  16. 16

    Continue on East Johnson Street

    1148 ft · 25 sec · East Johnson Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Center Street

    1451 ft · 29 sec · North Center Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Highway 14

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Highway 14

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    11.9 mi · 14 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on East South Street

    4.9 mi · 7 min · East South Street

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on East South Street

    776 ft · 17 sec · East South Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Elm Avenue

    904 ft · 23 sec · South Elm Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East 2nd Street

    2678 ft · 56 sec · East 2nd Street

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto North Minnesota Avenue

    81 m · 11 sec · North Minnesota Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West 3rd Street

    1362 ft · 31 sec · West 3rd Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 3rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Hastings.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 41
84.9 mi · 58%
Highway 136
17.4 mi · 12%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
11.9 mi · 8%
West Highway 41
11.7 mi · 8%
East South Street
5.03 mi · 3%
Highway 14
3.71 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Highway 41

Turn left onto Highway 41

29 mi · 00h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
134.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Western
01h 17m from Auburn
Leave By
1:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Auburn and Sunny near Hastings.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Hastings?

The road trip is about 147.1 miles (236.7 km) and usually takes 02h 35m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Western is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.4 miles from Auburn and 73.6 miles from Hastings.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 134.7 miles (216.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.57 one way or $39.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Auburn and Sunny near Hastings.

Stop Ideas Near Western

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Western, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Western.

RAIL

Lincoln

62 mi away
201 North 7th St.
RAIL

Hastings

103 mi away
501 West First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Hastings. Straight-line distance: 134.63 mi (216.66 km).

Auburn

#1 Auburn

City in Nemaha County, Nebraska, United States

Population3,342
Coordinates40.3927800, -95.8388900
Altitude300
CountryUnited States
Hastings

#2 Hastings

County seat of Adams County, Nebraska, United States

Population24,725
Coordinates40.5861200, -98.3883900
Altitude587
CountryUnited States
Start: Central Avenue (-95.83889, 40.392833)
End: West 3rd Street (-98.38839, 40.586103)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 237 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.19 gal
19.65 L · about $19.57
Round trip
$39.14
10.38 gal · 39.3 L
Estimated CO2
46.1 kg one way
Round trip: 92.2 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.57 $39.14
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.07 $44.15
Premium $4.65 $24.15 $48.31
Diesel $5.30 $27.53 $55.06

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Nebraska · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Hastings. The current time is 18:11:34.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.