How far is Eagle, NE from Hastings, NE?
The driving distance from Eagle, NE to Hastings, NE is about 129.7 miles (208.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 103.8 miles (167 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m 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 02h 07m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eagle and Hastings.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eagle and Hastings.
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Start on D Street
20 m · 8 sec · D Street
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Turn left onto South 4th Street
1296 ft · 59 sec · South 4th Street
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Turn right onto O Street
18.7 mi · 31 min · O Street
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Turn right onto Northwest 48th Street
1473 ft · 38 sec · Northwest 48th Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 80 West: Grand Island
2488 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
82.6 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 34, US 281: Grand Island, Hastings
1422 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left
2268 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 281
8.5 mi · 10 min · US Highway 281
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Continue on Highway 281
6.8 mi · 9 min · Highway 281
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Continue on North Burlington Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · North Burlington Avenue
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Turn left onto West 7th Street
1343 ft · 29 sec · West 7th Street
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Turn right onto North Saint Joseph Avenue
1336 ft · 1 min · North Saint Joseph Avenue
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Turn right onto West 3rd Street
68 m · 4 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 Eagle 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 West
Merge slight left
82.6 mi · 01h 25m
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 Eagle and Sunny near Hastings.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eagle to Hastings?
The road trip is about 129.7 miles (208.7 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?
York is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.8 miles from Eagle and 69.9 miles from Hastings.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 103.8 miles (167 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 2:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.27 one way or $34.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Eagle and Sunny near Hastings.
Stop Ideas Near York
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 York.
Hastings
Lincoln
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eagle and Hastings. Straight-line distance: 103.79 mi (167.04 km).
#1 Eagle
Human settlement in Cass County, Nebraska, United States of America
| Population | 1,105 |
| Coordinates | 40.8166700, -96.4302900 |
| 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: 209 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $17.27 | $34.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.48 | $38.96 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.32 | $42.63 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.29 | $48.58 |
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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