How far is Cambridge, NE from Hastings, NE?
The driving distance from Cambridge, NE to Hastings, NE is about 101.6 miles (163.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.8 miles (154.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Phelps County, Nebraska, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog
Areas Of Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cambridge and Hastings.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge and Hastings.
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Start on Nasby Street
2624 ft · 1 min · Nasby Street
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Continue on 6 & 34 Highway Street
8.2 mi · 10 min · 6 & 34 Highway Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
5.1 mi · 6 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Chestnut Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Chestnut Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
30.1 mi · 35 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on West Highway 6 - 34
1.5 km · 2 min · West Highway 6 - 34
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Continue on West 4th Avenue
1964 ft · 50 sec · West 4th Avenue
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Continue on 4th Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · 4th Avenue
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
21.3 mi · 25 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on West 9th Street
2640 ft · 56 sec · West 9th Street
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Continue on North Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Street
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Continue on Senator Carl T. Curtis Drive
12.4 mi · 14 min · Senator Carl T. Curtis Drive
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Continue on West Highway 6
13.8 mi · 16 min · West Highway 6
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
153 m · 7 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Grand Army of the Republic Highway
44 m · 2 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1 mi · 1 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on West Highway 6
1.6 km · 1 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 Cambridge 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.
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
30.1 mi · 00h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Areas Of Fog leaving Cambridge and Areas Of Fog near Hastings.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cambridge to Hastings?
The road trip is about 101.6 miles (163.5 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?
Funk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.7 miles from Cambridge and 50.9 miles from Hastings.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.8 miles (154.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:56 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.73 one way or $29.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Cambridge and Areas Of Fog near Hastings.
Stop Ideas Near Funk
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 Funk.
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Hastings
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and Hastings. Straight-line distance: 95.8 mi (154.18 km).
#1 Cambridge
City in Nebraska, United States
| Population | 999 |
| Coordinates | 40.2819500, -100.1656900 |
| Altitude | 690 |
| 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: 163 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $4.12 | $14.73 | $29.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $15.69 | $31.39 |
| Premium | $4.88 | $17.48 | $34.96 |
| Diesel | $6.08 | $21.76 | $43.53 |
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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