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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.32 mi
01h 00m
Flight
41.81 mi
67.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.81 mi
Kilometers
67.28 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.32 mi
Kilometers
74.54 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Geneva
Tue, May 5, 12:36 AM CDT
Return by in Hastings
Tue, May 5, 1:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hastings
2026-05-04T23:36
Arrive Geneva
Tue, May 5, 12:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:30 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
Clay Center
NE

Township in Clay County, Kansas

From Hastings
23.1 mi
00h 30m
To Geneva
23.2 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Monday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW
Destination
82°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on West 3rd Street

    129 m · 18 sec · West 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Hastings Avenue

    102 m · 22 sec · North Hastings Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West 2nd Street

    2645 ft · 1 min · West 2nd Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Pine Avenue

    919 ft · 24 sec · North Pine Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East South Street

    5.4 mi · 8 min · East South Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Highway 6

    11.9 mi · 14 min · Highway 6

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Highway 14

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Highway 14

  8. 8

    Continue on North Center Street

    1451 ft · 34 sec · North Center Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Johnson Street

    1148 ft · 23 sec · East Johnson Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway 41

    22.8 mi · 28 min · Highway 41

  11. 11

    Continue on F Street

    1 mi · 2 min · F Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South 13th Street

    1023 ft · 42 sec · South 13th Street

  13. 13

    Continue on North 13th Street

    26 m · 10 sec · North 13th Street

  14. 14

    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.

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 41
22.8 mi · 49%
Highway 6
11.9 mi · 26%
East South Street
5.38 mi · 12%
Highway 14
3.71 mi · 8%
F Street
1 mi · 2%
West 2nd Street
0.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
41.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clay Center
00h 30m from Hastings
Leave By
4:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Hastings

29 mi away
501 West First St.
RAIL

Holdrege

112 mi away
100 West Ave.
RAIL

Lincoln

118 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hastings and Geneva. Straight-line distance: 41.81 mi (67.28 km).

Hastings

#1 Hastings

County seat of Adams County, Nebraska, United States

Population24,725
Coordinates40.5861200, -98.3883900
Altitude587
CountryUnited States
Geneva

#2 Geneva

City in Fillmore County, Nebraska, United States

Population2,103
Coordinates40.5269500, -97.5958800
Altitude501
CountryUnited States
Start: Hastings (-98.38839, 40.58612)
End: Geneva (-97.59588, 40.52695)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.64 gal
6.19 L · about $6.18
Round trip
$12.37
3.28 gal · 12.38 L
Estimated CO2
14.6 kg one way
Round trip: 29.1 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Nebraska · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Hastings and Geneva. The current time is 23:36:47.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.