How far is Hastings, NE from Alma, NE?
The driving distance from Hastings, NE to Alma, NE is about 78.4 miles (126.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.4 miles (98.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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 01h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Kearney County, Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hastings and Alma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hastings and Alma.
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Start on West 3rd Street
1121 ft · 36 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn left onto North Burlington Avenue
102 m · 16 sec · North Burlington Avenue
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Turn right onto West 2nd Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West 2nd Street
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Turn left onto South Marian Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Marian Road
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Turn right onto West Highway 6
2 mi · 2 min · West Highway 6
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Highway 6
41 m · 2 sec · West Highway 6
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Exit the roundabout onto West Highway 6
13.9 mi · 16 min · West Highway 6
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Continue on Senator Carl T. Curtis Drive
12.4 mi · 14 min · Senator Carl T. Curtis Drive
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Continue on North Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Street
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Continue on West 9th Street
2687 ft · 55 sec · West 9th Street
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Continue on Highway 6
11.7 mi · 14 min · Highway 6
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Continue on US Highway 6 & 34
9.6 mi · 11 min · US Highway 6 & 34
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Continue on 4th Avenue
2769 ft · 1 min · 4th Avenue
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Turn left onto Arthur Street
97 m · 14 sec · Arthur Street
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Continue on Railroad Street
794 ft · 38 sec · Railroad Street
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Turn left onto East Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · East Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 281
689 ft · 9 sec · Highway 281
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Continue on South East Avenue
1.3 km · 54 sec · South East Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 183
21.1 mi · 25 min · US Highway 183
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Turn left onto West 7th Street
2041 ft · 37 sec · West 7th Street
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Turn right onto John Street
2269 ft · 1 min · John Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · John Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hastings and Alma.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 183
Continue on US Highway 183
21.1 mi · 00h 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.
Clear leaving Hastings and Sunny near Alma.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hastings to Alma?
The road trip is about 78.4 miles (126.2 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?
Axtell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.2 miles from Hastings and 39.3 miles from Alma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.4 miles (98.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 3:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.45 one way or $20.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Hastings and Sunny near Alma.
Stop Ideas Near Axtell
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 Axtell.
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Hastings
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hastings and Alma. Straight-line distance: 61.39 mi (98.8 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 Alma
City in Nebraska, USA
| Population | 1,116 |
| Coordinates | 40.0975100, -99.3620400 |
| Altitude | 602 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alma (-99.36204, 40.09751)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $10.45 | $20.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.78 | $23.56 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.89 | $25.78 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.69 | $29.38 |
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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