How far is Hastings, NE from Burwell, NE?

The driving distance from Hastings, NE to Burwell, NE is about 106 miles (170.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.2 miles (146.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
105.98 mi
02h 10m
Flight
91.23 mi
146.82 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.23 mi
Kilometers
146.82 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.98 mi
Kilometers
170.56 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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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 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burwell
Sat, Apr 11, 7:19 AM CDT
Return by in Hastings
Sat, Apr 11, 9:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hastings
2026-04-11T05:08
Arrive Burwell
Sat, Apr 11, 7:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hastings
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Farwell
NE

Village in Nebraska, United States

From Hastings
53 mi
01h 05m
To Burwell
53 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SSE
Destination
73°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 3rd Street

    1121 ft · 33 sec · West 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Burlington Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Burlington Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Highway 281

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Highway 281

  4. 4

    Continue on US Highway 281

    13.1 mi · 15 min · US Highway 281

  5. 5

    Continue on Highway 281

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Highway 281

  6. 6

    Continue on Highway 281

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Highway 281

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Highway 281

    18.7 mi · 21 min · North Highway 281

  8. 8

    Continue on 2nd Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 2nd Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Highway 92

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Highway 92

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Highway 11

    22.7 mi · 27 min · Highway 11

  11. 11

    Continue on 1st Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · 1st Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway 11

    11.9 mi · 14 min · Highway 11

  13. 13

    Continue on South 14th Street

    2169 ft · 49 sec · South 14th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto L Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · L Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Highway 11

    15.2 mi · 18 min · Highway 11

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Highway 91

    2601 ft · 36 sec · Highway 91

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 466 Avenue

    2640 ft · 41 sec · 466 Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on South 8th Avenue

    1744 ft · 50 sec · South 8th Avenue

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Grand Avenue

    108 m · 12 sec · South Grand Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto G Street

    109 m · 12 sec · G Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South 7th Avenue

    47 m · 7 sec · South 7th Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 7th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 11
49.9 mi · 47%
North Highway 281
18.7 mi · 18%
US Highway 281
13.1 mi · 12%
Highway 281
13 mi · 12%
Highway 92
5.47 mi · 5%
North Burlington Avenue
1.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Highway 11

Turn right onto Highway 11

22.7 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
91.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farwell
01h 05m from Hastings
Leave By
2:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hastings and Rain Showers Likely near Burwell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 106 miles (170.6 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?

Farwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53 miles from Hastings and 53 miles from Burwell.

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

The direct path is about 91.2 miles (146.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 $15.16 one way or $30.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Hastings and Rain Showers Likely near Burwell.

Stop Ideas Near Farwell

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Farwell, 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 Farwell.

RAIL

Hastings

73 mi away
501 West First St.
RAIL

Holdrege

107 mi away
100 West Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hastings and Burwell. Straight-line distance: 91.23 mi (146.82 km).

Hastings

#1 Hastings

County seat of Adams County, Nebraska, United States

Population24,725
Coordinates40.5861200, -98.3883900
Altitude587
CountryUnited States
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#2 Burwell

City in Garfield County, Nebraska, United States

Population1,162
Coordinates41.7816700, -99.1331500
Altitude663
CountryUnited States
Start: Hastings (-98.38839, 40.58612)
End: Burwell (-99.13315, 41.78167)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 171 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.02 gal
15.23 L · about $15.16
Round trip
$30.32
8.04 gal · 30.46 L
Estimated CO2
35.7 kg one way
Round trip: 71.5 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.16 $30.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.10 $34.19
Premium $4.65 $18.71 $37.42
Diesel $5.30 $21.32 $42.64

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Hastings and Burwell. The current time is 05:08:58.

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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.