How far is Hastings, NE from Beatrice, NE?
Fastest route
The distance between Hastings, NE and Beatrice, NE is 107 miles (172 kilometers) by car, following the NE 74 W route. The drive time is approximately 1 hour and 51 minutes. The halfway point is Utica, NE.
Here are some recommended routes from Hastings to Beatrice by car:
- Route 1: 1 hour and 50 minutes, 107.1 miles
- US-6 W
- E South St
- S Denver Ave
- W 4th St
- N Hastings Ave
- Route 2: 1 hour and 51 minutes, 107.2 miles
- NE-74 W
- S Showboat Blvd
- E J St
- S Burlington Ave
- W 4th St
- N Hastings Ave
- Route 3: 1 hour and 54 minutes, 108.8 miles
- US-6 W
- E South St
- S Denver Ave
- W 4th St
- N Hastings Ave
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Fillmore County, Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Frost
Patchy Frost
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hastings and Beatrice.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hastings and Beatrice.
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Start on West 3rd Street
129 m · 18 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn left onto North Hastings Avenue
102 m · 22 sec · North Hastings Avenue
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Turn left onto West 2nd Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West 2nd Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Elm Avenue
904 ft · 25 sec · South Elm Avenue
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Turn left onto East South Street
5 mi · 7 min · East South Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
11.9 mi · 14 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Turn right onto Highway 14
3.7 mi · 4 min · Highway 14
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Continue on North Center Street
1451 ft · 34 sec · North Center Street
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Turn left onto East Johnson Street
1148 ft · 23 sec · East Johnson Street
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Continue on Highway 41
22.8 mi · 28 min · Highway 41
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Continue on F Street
1 mi · 2 min · F Street
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Turn right onto South 13th Street
2703 ft · 57 sec · South 13th Street
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Continue on Highway 41
2755 ft · 57 sec · Highway 41
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Turn right
13.6 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto Highway 4
14.5 mi · 17 min · Highway 4
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Continue on Francis Street
2531 ft · 51 sec · Francis Street
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Continue on Highway 4
6 mi · 8 min · Highway 4
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Turn right onto Highway 15
1 mi · 1 min · Highway 15
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Turn left onto Highway 4
13.9 mi · 16 min · Highway 4
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Continue on State Highway 4
689 ft · 9 sec · State Highway 4
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Continue on West Highway 4
8.6 mi · 11 min · West Highway 4
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Turn left onto West Court Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · West Court Street
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Turn left onto North 5th Street
925 ft · 34 sec · North 5th Street
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Turn right
18 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
106 m · 26 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hastings and Beatrice.
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
Continue on Highway 41
22.8 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Areas Of Frost leaving Hastings and Patchy Frost near Beatrice.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hastings to Beatrice?
The road trip is about 126.3 miles (203.3 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?
Strang is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.4 miles from Hastings and 72.9 miles from Beatrice.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.1 miles (143.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.2 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 2:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.82 one way or $33.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost around Hastings and Patchy Frost near Beatrice.
Stop Ideas Near Strang
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 Strang.
Hastings
Lincoln
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hastings and Beatrice. Straight-line distance: 89.09 mi (143.37 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 Beatrice
City in Gage County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 12,264 |
| Coordinates | 40.2680600, -96.7469700 |
| Altitude | 392 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-96.747018, 40.26814)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 203 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $16.82 | $33.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.97 | $37.94 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.76 | $41.51 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.66 | $47.31 |
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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