How far is Hastings, NE from Auburn, NE?

The driving distance from Hastings, NE to Auburn, NE is about 147.4 miles (237.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.7 miles (216.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
147.41 mi
03h 04m
Flight
134.63 mi
216.66 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.63 mi
Kilometers
216.66 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.41 mi
Kilometers
237.24 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Thu, Apr 30, 12:18 AM CDT
Return by in Hastings
Thu, Apr 30, 3:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hastings
2026-04-29T21:13
Arrive Auburn
Thu, Apr 30, 12:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hastings
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Western
NE

Village in Nebraska, USA

From Hastings
73.6 mi
01h 32m
To Auburn
73.9 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
32°F
Overnight

Areas Of Frost

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hastings and Auburn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hastings and Auburn.

  1. 1

    Start on West 3rd Street

    129 m · 18 sec · West 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Hastings Avenue

    102 m · 22 sec · North Hastings Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West 2nd Street

    2645 ft · 1 min · West 2nd Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Pine Avenue

    919 ft · 24 sec · North Pine Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East South Street

    5.4 mi · 8 min · East South Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Highway 6

    11.9 mi · 14 min · Highway 6

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Highway 14

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Highway 14

  8. 8

    Continue on North Center Street

    1451 ft · 34 sec · North Center Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Johnson Street

    1148 ft · 23 sec · East Johnson Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway 41

    22.8 mi · 28 min · Highway 41

  11. 11

    Continue on F Street

    1 mi · 2 min · F Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South 13th Street

    2703 ft · 57 sec · South 13th Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Highway 41

    22.3 mi · 28 min · Highway 41

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Highway 15

    2 mi · 3 min · Highway 15

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Highway 41

    10.8 mi · 13 min · Highway 41

  16. 16

    Continue on West 3rd Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West 3rd Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Highway 41

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Highway 41

  18. 18

    Continue on Washington Street

    3211 ft · 1 min · Washington Street

  19. 19

    Continue on West Highway 41

    5.8 mi · 7 min · West Highway 41

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 77

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Highway 77

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Highway 41

    29 mi · 34 min · East Highway 41

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Highway 50

    3 mi · 4 min · Highway 50

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Highway 136

    17.4 mi · 22 min · Highway 136

  24. 24

    Continue on Central Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Central Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hastings and Auburn.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 41
61.8 mi · 42%
East Highway 41
29 mi · 20%
Highway 136
17.4 mi · 12%
Highway 6
11.9 mi · 8%
West Highway 41
5.78 mi · 4%
East South Street
5.38 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

East Highway 41

Turn right onto East Highway 41

29 mi · 00h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
134.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Western
01h 32m from Hastings
Leave By
10:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost leaving Hastings and Mostly Sunny near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hastings to Auburn?

The road trip is about 147.4 miles (237.2 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?

Western is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.6 miles from Hastings and 73.9 miles from Auburn.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 134.7 miles (216.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 10:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.61 one way or $39.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost around Hastings and Mostly Sunny near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near Western

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Western, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Western.

RAIL

Lincoln

62 mi away
201 North 7th St.
RAIL

Hastings

103 mi away
501 West First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hastings and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 134.63 mi (216.66 km).

Hastings

#1 Hastings

County seat of Adams County, Nebraska, United States

Population24,725
Coordinates40.5861200, -98.3883900
Altitude587
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

City in Nemaha County, Nebraska, United States

Population3,342
Coordinates40.3927800, -95.8388900
Altitude300
CountryUnited States
Start: Hastings (-98.38839, 40.58612)
End: Auburn (-95.83889, 40.39278)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 237 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.2 gal
19.69 L · about $19.61
Round trip
$39.22
10.4 gal · 39.38 L
Estimated CO2
46.2 kg one way
Round trip: 92.4 kg / 204 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.61 $39.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.12 $44.23
Premium $4.65 $24.20 $48.40
Diesel $5.30 $27.58 $55.16

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Nebraska · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Hastings and Auburn. The current time is 21:13:06.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.