How far is Hastings, NE from Alliance, NE?
The driving distance from Hastings, NE to Alliance, NE is about 295.1 miles (474.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 255 miles (410.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 55m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 57m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Blaine 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 Hastings and Alliance.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hastings and Alliance.
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Start on West 3rd Street
1121 ft · 33 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn right onto North Burlington Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · North Burlington Avenue
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Continue on Highway 281
6.8 mi · 9 min · Highway 281
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Continue on US Highway 281
13.1 mi · 15 min · US Highway 281
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Continue on Highway 281
4.3 mi · 6 min · Highway 281
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Take the exit straight toward NE 2 West: Broken Bow
1354 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on West Highway 2
15.7 mi · 18 min · West Highway 2
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Continue on West Nebraska Highway 2
2.7 mi · 3 min · West Nebraska Highway 2
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Continue on Highway 2
57.7 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Highway 2
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Continue on South E Street
2.1 mi · 2 min · South E Street
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Continue on Highway 2
67.1 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Highway 2
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Continue on Court Street
1.1 km · 45 sec · Court Street
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Continue on Highway 2
25.2 mi · 29 min · Highway 2
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Continue on Southwest 1st Street
82.4 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Southwest 1st Street
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Continue on 1st Street
2868 ft · 38 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on State Highway 2
6 mi · 7 min · State Highway 2
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Continue on Perkins Road
8.3 mi · 10 min · Perkins Road
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Continue on East 3rd Street
1660 ft · 44 sec · East 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Mississippi Avenue
1824 ft · 57 sec · Mississippi Avenue
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Turn left onto East 8th Street
2296 ft · 1 min · East 8th Street
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Turn left onto Laramie Avenue
56 m · 8 sec · Laramie Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Laramie Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hastings and Alliance.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Southwest 1st Street
Continue on Southwest 1st Street
82.4 mi · 01h 38m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Hastings and Sunny near Alliance.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hastings to Alliance?
The road trip is about 295.1 miles (474.9 km) and usually takes 04h 57m 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?
Dunning is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.5 miles from Hastings and 147.7 miles from Alliance.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 255 miles (410.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.1 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 7:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.26 one way or $78.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hastings and Alliance, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Hastings and Sunny near Alliance.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hastings and Alliance. Straight-line distance: 255.02 mi (410.42 km).
#1 Hastings
County seat of Adams County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 24,725 |
| Coordinates | 40.5861200, -98.3883900 |
| Altitude | 587 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alliance
City and county seat of Box Butte County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 8,029 |
| Coordinates | 42.1016300, -102.8721500 |
| Altitude | 1209 |
| Country | United States |
End: Laramie Avenue (-102.872304, 42.101626)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 475 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 40m |
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 | $39.26 | $78.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $44.27 | $88.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $48.45 | $96.90 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $55.21 | $110.43 |
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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