How far is Fairbury, NE from Hastings, NE?
The driving distance from Fairbury, NE to Hastings, NE is about 93.8 miles (151 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.8 miles (113.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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 36m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairbury and Hastings.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairbury and Hastings.
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Start on 6th Street
57 m · 13 sec · 6th Street
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Turn left onto E Street
1 km · 2 min · E Street
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Turn left onto 14th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · 14th Street
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Continue on Highway 136
20.1 mi · 23 min · Highway 136
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Turn right
19.6 mi · 21 min
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Turn left onto Highway 74
24 mi · 30 min · Highway 74
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Turn right onto Highway 14
6.5 mi · 8 min · Highway 14
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Continue on South Center Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South Center Street
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Continue on Highway 14
3.7 mi · 4 min · Highway 14
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Turn left onto Highway 6
11.9 mi · 14 min · Highway 6
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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 Fairbury 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.
Highway 74
Turn left onto Highway 74
24 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Fairbury 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 Fairbury to Hastings?
The road trip is about 93.8 miles (151 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Shickley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47 miles from Fairbury and 46.9 miles from Hastings.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.8 miles (113.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 3:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.48 one way or $24.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Fairbury and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Hastings.
Stop Ideas Near Shickley
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 Shickley.
Hastings
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairbury and Hastings. Straight-line distance: 70.75 mi (113.86 km).
#1 Fairbury
City in Jefferson County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 3,646 |
| Coordinates | 40.1372200, -97.1805900 |
| Altitude | 404 |
| 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: 151 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $12.48 | $24.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.08 | $28.15 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.40 | $30.81 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $17.56 | $35.11 |
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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