How far is Hastings, NE from Falls City, NE?
The driving distance from Hastings, NE to Falls City, NE is about 180.8 miles (291 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 151.2 miles (243.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 28m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Gage County, Nebraska
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hastings and Falls City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hastings and Falls City.
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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
2645 ft · 1 min · West 2nd Street
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Turn right onto North Pine Avenue
919 ft · 24 sec · North Pine Avenue
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Turn left onto East South Street
5.4 mi · 8 min · East South Street
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Continue on Highway 6
11.9 mi · 14 min · Highway 6
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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
22.3 mi · 28 min · Highway 41
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Turn right onto Highway 15
2 mi · 3 min · Highway 15
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Turn left onto Highway 41
10.8 mi · 13 min · Highway 41
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Continue on West 3rd Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West 3rd Street
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Continue on Highway 41
5.9 mi · 7 min · Highway 41
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Continue on Washington Street
3211 ft · 1 min · Washington Street
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Continue on West Highway 41
5.8 mi · 7 min · West Highway 41
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 77
1.5 mi · 2 min · Highway 77
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Turn right onto East Highway 41
29 mi · 34 min · East Highway 41
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Turn right onto Highway 50
3 mi · 4 min · Highway 50
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Continue on North 13th Street
661 ft · 11 sec · North 13th Street
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Turn straight onto North 12th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North 12th Street
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Continue on Highway 50
5.8 mi · 7 min · Highway 50
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Turn left onto Highway 62
3 mi · 4 min · Highway 62
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 62
6.2 mi · 7 min · Highway 62
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Turn right onto Highway 105
7 mi · 8 min · Highway 105
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Turn left onto 714 Road
9 mi · 11 min · 714 Road
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Turn right onto 639 Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · 639 Avenue
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Continue on 639 Boulevard
1.3 km · 54 sec · 639 Boulevard
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Turn left onto 712 Road
12.1 mi · 14 min · 712 Road
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Continue on 651 Boulevard
4.4 mi · 5 min · 651 Boulevard
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Continue on Harlan Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Harlan Street
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Turn right onto East 16th Street
13 m · 2 sec · East 16th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 16th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hastings and Falls City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Hastings and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Falls City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hastings to Falls City?
The road trip is about 180.8 miles (291 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?
Clatonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.2 miles from Hastings and 90.5 miles from Falls City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 151.2 miles (243.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.6 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 9:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.06 one way or $48.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around Hastings and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Falls City.
Stop Ideas Near Clatonia
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 Clatonia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hastings and Falls City. Straight-line distance: 151.2 mi (243.33 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 Falls City
City in and county seat of Richardson County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 4,117 |
| Coordinates | 40.0608400, -95.6019300 |
| Altitude | 308 |
| Country | United States |
End: Falls City (-95.60193, 40.06084)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 291 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
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 | $24.06 | $48.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.13 | $54.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.69 | $59.39 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.84 | $67.68 |
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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