How far is Hastings, NE from Gering, NE?
The driving distance from Hastings, NE to Gering, NE is about 322.9 miles (519.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 287.1 miles (462 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 57m 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.
Village in Nebraska, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hastings and Gering.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hastings and Gering.
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Start on West 3rd Street
1121 ft · 36 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn left onto North Burlington Avenue
102 m · 16 sec · North Burlington Avenue
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Turn right onto West 2nd Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West 2nd Street
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Turn left onto South Marian Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Marian Road
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Turn right onto West Highway 6
2 mi · 2 min · West Highway 6
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Highway 6
41 m · 2 sec · West Highway 6
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Exit the roundabout onto West Highway 6
13.9 mi · 16 min · West Highway 6
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Continue on Senator Carl T. Curtis Drive
3.7 mi · 4 min · Senator Carl T. Curtis Drive
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Turn right onto Q Road
41 m · 7 sec · Q Road
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Continue on Q Road
1353 ft · 23 sec · Q Road
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Turn right onto 40 Road
6 mi · 8 min · 40 Road
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Turn left onto W Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · W Road
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Turn right onto Lowell Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Lowell Road
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Take the ramp slight left
1726 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
158.4 mi · 2 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 26, NE 61: Ogallala, Grant
1578 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto South Highway 26/61
1.1 km · 1 min · South Highway 26/61
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Continue on East A Street
2278 ft · 50 sec · East A Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East 8th Street
101 m · 10 sec · East 8th Street
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Turn right onto North Spruce Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · North Spruce Street
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Turn left onto Highway 26 West
24.2 mi · 28 min · Highway 26 West
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Continue straight
59.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Turn left
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
30 mi · 35 min
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Continue on Old Oregon Trail
1.1 km · 1 min · Old Oregon Trail
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Continue on M Street
1.2 km · 2 min · M Street
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Turn right onto 10th Street
1530 ft · 1 min · 10th Street
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Turn left onto Q Street
12 m · 2 sec · Q Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Q Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hastings and Gering.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Lowell Road
Merge slight left
158 mi · 02h 38m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Hastings and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Gering.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hastings to Gering?
The road trip is about 322.9 miles (519.7 km) and usually takes 04h 58m 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?
Hershey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.6 miles from Hastings and 166.3 miles from Gering.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 287.1 miles (462 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.99 one way or $85.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hastings and Gering, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Hastings and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Gering.
Stop Ideas Near Hershey
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 Hershey.
McCook
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hastings and Gering. Straight-line distance: 287.07 mi (462 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 Gering
City in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 8,061 |
| Coordinates | 41.8258000, -103.6605000 |
| Altitude | 1192 |
| Country | United States |
End: Q Street (-103.6605, 41.825782)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 520 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 01m |
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 | $42.99 | $85.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $48.48 | $96.97 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $53.06 | $106.11 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $60.47 | $120.93 |
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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