How far is Hastings, NE from Blair, NE?
The driving distance from Hastings, NE to Blair, NE is about 174.7 miles (281.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135.2 miles (217.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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 02h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Seward County, Nebraska, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Frost
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hastings and Blair.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hastings and Blair.
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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
8.3 mi · 9 min · US Highway 281
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Take the exit right toward I 80 east
2154 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
133 mi · 2 hr 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 680 North
2485 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on I 680 north
6.8 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NE 133: Irvington, Blair
1207 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto Blair High Road
1017 ft · 29 sec · Blair High Road
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Continue on State Highway 133
2080 ft · 40 sec · State Highway 133
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Continue on Highway 133
2.2 mi · 3 min · Highway 133
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Continue on State Highway 133
1.2 mi · 1 min · State Highway 133
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Continue on Highway 133
1.4 mi · 2 min · Highway 133
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Continue on State Highway 133
9.4 mi · 10 min · State Highway 133
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Highway 30
13 m · 1 sec · South Highway 30
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Exit the roundabout onto South Highway 30
3277 ft · 1 min · South Highway 30
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Continue on South 19th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South 19th Street
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Turn right onto South Street
2694 ft · 59 sec · South Street
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Turn left onto South 13th Street
1452 ft · 28 sec · South 13th Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
1255 ft · 43 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto North 10th Street
97 m · 8 sec · North 10th Street
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Turn right onto Front Street
119 m · 17 sec · Front Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Front Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hastings and Blair.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 80 east
Merge slight left
133 mi · 02h 19m
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 Mostly Sunny near Blair.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hastings to Blair?
The road trip is about 174.7 miles (281.2 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?
Milford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.2 miles from Hastings and 87.4 miles from Blair.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135.2 miles (217.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.5 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 1:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.27 one way or $46.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost around Hastings and Mostly Sunny near Blair.
Stop Ideas Near Milford
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 Milford.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hastings and Blair. Straight-line distance: 135.22 mi (217.62 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 Blair
City in Washington County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 7,948 |
| Coordinates | 41.5444400, -96.1250200 |
| Altitude | 326 |
| Country | United States |
End: Front Street (-96.125024, 41.544414)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 281 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
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 | $23.27 | $46.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.24 | $52.48 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.72 | $57.43 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.73 | $65.45 |
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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