How far is Cozad, NE from Hastings, NE?
The driving distance from Cozad, NE to Hastings, NE is about 99.5 miles (160.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.8 miles (138.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.
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.
City in and county seat of Buffalo County, Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cozad and Hastings.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cozad and Hastings.
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Start on H Street
21 m · 8 sec · H Street
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Turn left onto West 8th Street
1140 ft · 39 sec · West 8th Street
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Turn right onto E Street
132 m · 14 sec · E Street
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Continue on State Highway 21
1591 ft · 39 sec · State Highway 21
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Continue on Meridian Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Meridian Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 80 East: Kearney
1473 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
62.4 mi · 1 hr 2 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 Cozad 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
62.4 mi · 01h 02m
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 Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Cozad and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Hastings.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cozad to Hastings?
The road trip is about 99.5 miles (160.2 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?
Kearney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.6 miles from Cozad and 50 miles from Hastings.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.8 miles (138.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 3:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.24 one way or $26.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around Cozad and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Hastings.
Stop Ideas Near Kearney
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 Kearney.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cozad and Hastings. Straight-line distance: 85.84 mi (138.14 km).
#1 Cozad
City in Nebraska
| Population | 3,715 |
| Coordinates | 40.8597300, -99.9873400 |
| Altitude | 759 |
| 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: 160 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $13.24 | $26.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.93 | $29.86 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.34 | $32.67 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.62 | $37.23 |
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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