How far is Bayard, NE from Hastings, NE?
The driving distance from Bayard, NE to Hastings, NE is about 297.5 miles (478.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 269.1 miles (433 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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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 04h 39m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lincoln County, Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bayard and Hastings.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bayard and Hastings.
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Start on Main Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 26
12.5 mi · 15 min · US Highway 26
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Turn left onto Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue straight
84 mi · 1 hr 39 min
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Turn right onto North Spruce Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · North Spruce Street
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Turn left
93 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto South Highway 26/61
1.4 km · 1 min · South Highway 26/61
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Turn left onto I 80 east
2067 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
158.2 mi · 2 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NE 10C Link: Gibbon
1990 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto Lowell Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Lowell Road
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Turn left onto W Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · W Road
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Turn right onto 40 Road
6 mi · 8 min · 40 Road
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Turn left onto Q Road
1353 ft · 22 sec · Q Road
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Continue on Q Road
41 m · 8 sec · Q Road
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Turn left onto Senator Carl T. Curtis Drive
3.7 mi · 4 min · Senator Carl T. Curtis Drive
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Continue on West Highway 6
13.9 mi · 16 min · West Highway 6
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Highway 6
44 m · 2 sec · West Highway 6
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Exit the roundabout onto West Highway 6
2 mi · 2 min · West Highway 6
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Turn left onto South Marian Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Marian Road
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Turn right onto West 2nd Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · West 2nd Street
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Turn left onto North Kansas Avenue
102 m · 22 sec · North Kansas Avenue
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Turn left onto West 3rd Street
602 ft · 14 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 Bayard 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.
I 80 east
Merge slight left
158 mi · 02h 38m
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 Bayard and Sunny near Hastings.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bayard to Hastings?
The road trip is about 297.5 miles (478.7 km) and usually takes 04h 39m 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?
North Platte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.5 miles from Bayard and 148.9 miles from Hastings.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 269.1 miles (433 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.60 one way or $79.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Bayard and Hastings, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bayard and Sunny near Hastings.
Stop Ideas Near North Platte
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Platte.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bayard and Hastings. Straight-line distance: 269.07 mi (433.02 km).
#1 Bayard
City in Nebraska, USA
| Population | 1,081 |
| Coordinates | 41.7549700, -103.3241000 |
| Altitude | 1145 |
| 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: 479 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 42m |
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 | $39.60 | $79.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $44.66 | $89.31 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $48.87 | $97.73 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $55.69 | $111.38 |
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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