How far is Falls City, NE from Hastings, NE?
The driving distance from Falls City, NE to Hastings, NE is about 179 miles (288.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 151.2 miles (243.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 08m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Gage County, Nebraska
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 Falls City and Hastings.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Falls City and Hastings.
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Start on East 16th Street
13 m · 7 sec · East 16th Street
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Turn left onto Harlan Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Harlan Street
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Continue on 651 Boulevard
4.4 mi · 5 min · 651 Boulevard
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Continue on 712 Road
12.1 mi · 14 min · 712 Road
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Turn right onto 639 Boulevard
1.3 km · 55 sec · 639 Boulevard
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Continue on 639 Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · 639 Avenue
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Turn left onto 714 Road
9 mi · 11 min · 714 Road
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Turn right onto Highway 105
14.2 mi · 16 min · Highway 105
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 136
9 mi · 11 min · Highway 136
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Turn right onto Highway 50
3 mi · 4 min · Highway 50
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Turn left onto Highway 41
29 mi · 34 min · Highway 41
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 77
1.5 mi · 2 min · Highway 77
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Turn right onto West Highway 41
5.8 mi · 7 min · West Highway 41
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Continue on Washington Street
3211 ft · 1 min · Washington Street
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Continue on West Highway 41
5.9 mi · 7 min · West Highway 41
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Continue on East 3rd Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East 3rd Street
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Continue on Highway 41
10.8 mi · 14 min · Highway 41
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Turn right onto Highway 15
2 mi · 3 min · Highway 15
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Turn left onto Highway 41
22.3 mi · 28 min · Highway 41
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Continue on South 13th Street
2702 ft · 60 sec · South 13th Street
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Turn left onto F Street
1 mi · 2 min · F Street
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Continue on Highway 41
22.8 mi · 28 min · Highway 41
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Continue on East Johnson Street
1148 ft · 25 sec · East Johnson Street
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Turn right onto North Center Street
1451 ft · 29 sec · North 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 Falls City 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 41
Turn left onto Highway 41
29 mi · 00h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Falls City 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 Falls City to Hastings?
The road trip is about 179 miles (288.1 km) and usually takes 03h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Clatonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.2 miles from Falls City and 88.9 miles from Hastings.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 151.2 miles (243.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.83 one way or $47.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around Falls City and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Hastings.
Stop Ideas Near Clatonia
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 Clatonia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Falls City and Hastings. Straight-line distance: 151.2 mi (243.33 km).
#1 Falls City
City in and county seat of Richardson County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 4,117 |
| Coordinates | 40.0608400, -95.6019300 |
| Altitude | 308 |
| 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: 288 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
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 | $23.83 | $47.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.88 | $53.76 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.41 | $58.83 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.52 | $67.04 |
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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