How far is Crete, NE from Hastings, NE?
The driving distance from Crete, NE to Hastings, NE is about 77.4 miles (124.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.9 miles (120.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.
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 Fillmore County, Nebraska, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Crete and Hastings.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crete and Hastings.
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Start on Main Avenue
925 ft · 29 sec · Main Avenue
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Turn right onto West 13th Street
1239 ft · 25 sec · West 13th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on West Highway 33
1.5 km · 2 min · West Highway 33
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Continue on Highway 33
10 mi · 12 min · Highway 33
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
5.6 mi · 6 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on 1st Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · 1st Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
7.7 mi · 9 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on East South Boundary Street
1 mi · 2 min · East South Boundary Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
6 mi · 7 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on D Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · D Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
6.1 mi · 7 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on South Street
1.6 km · 1 min · South Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
6.9 mi · 8 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on South French Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · South French Avenue
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
22.4 mi · 26 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on East South Street
4.9 mi · 7 min · East South Street
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Keep slight right to continue on East South Street
776 ft · 17 sec · East South Street
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Turn right onto South Elm Avenue
904 ft · 23 sec · South Elm Avenue
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Turn left onto East 2nd Street
2678 ft · 56 sec · East 2nd Street
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Turn straight onto North Minnesota Avenue
81 m · 11 sec · North Minnesota Avenue
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Turn left onto West 3rd Street
1362 ft · 31 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 Crete 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
22.4 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Sunny leaving Crete and Sunny near Hastings.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Crete to Hastings?
The road trip is about 77.4 miles (124.6 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?
Grafton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.6 miles from Crete and 38.8 miles from Hastings.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.9 miles (120.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 3:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.29 one way or $20.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Crete and Sunny near Hastings.
Stop Ideas Near Grafton
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 Grafton.
Hastings
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Crete and Hastings. Straight-line distance: 74.91 mi (120.55 km).
#1 Crete
Town in Saline County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 6,875 |
| Coordinates | 40.6277800, -96.9614200 |
| Altitude | 412 |
| 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: 125 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $10.29 | $20.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.61 | $23.22 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.71 | $25.41 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.48 | $28.96 |
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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