How far is Hastings, NE from Geneva, NE?
The driving distance from Hastings, NE to Geneva, NE is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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 01h 00m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hastings and Geneva.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hastings and Geneva.
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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 left onto South 13th Street
1023 ft · 42 sec · South 13th Street
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Continue on North 13th Street
26 m · 10 sec · North 13th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 13th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hastings and Geneva.
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.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hastings and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Geneva.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hastings to Geneva?
The road trip is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Clay Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.1 miles from Hastings and 23.2 miles from Geneva.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 4:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.18 one way or $12.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hastings and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Geneva.
Stop Ideas Near Clay Center
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 Clay Center.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hastings and Geneva. Straight-line distance: 41.81 mi (67.28 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 Geneva
City in Fillmore County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 2,103 |
| Coordinates | 40.5269500, -97.5958800 |
| Altitude | 501 |
| Country | United States |
End: Geneva (-97.59588, 40.52695)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.18 | $12.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.97 | $13.95 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.63 | $15.27 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.70 | $17.40 |
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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