How far is Hastings, NE from Hartington, NE?

The driving distance from Hastings, NE to Hartington, NE is about 181.5 miles (292.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.2 miles (245 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
181.52 mi
03h 38m
Flight
152.2 mi
244.95 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.2 mi
Kilometers
244.95 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.52 mi
Kilometers
292.13 km
Drive Time
03h 38m

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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 03h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hartington
Sat, May 30, 1:06 PM CDT
Return by in Hastings
Sat, May 30, 4:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hastings
2026-05-30T09:28
Arrive Hartington
Sat, May 30, 1:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:44 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hastings
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Oconee
NE

Township in Platte County, Nebraska

From Hastings
90.8 mi
01h 49m
To Hartington
90.8 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 21 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.3 mi · 9 min · US Highway 281

  5. 5

    Take the exit right toward I 80 east

    2154 ft · 53 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Grand Island

    2525 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Locust Street

    4.4 mi · 5 min · South Locust Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Highway 34

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 34

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Husker Highway

    1.2 km · 59 sec · Husker Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on South Gunbarrel Road

    4 mi · 6 min · South Gunbarrel Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Highway 30

    17.8 mi · 21 min · Highway 30

  13. 13

    Continue on G Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · G Street

  14. 14

    Continue on 16th Street

    1 km · 1 min · 16th Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Highway 30

    26 mi · 31 min · Highway 30

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 370th Avenue

    8.9 mi · 11 min · 370th Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Gleason Street

    1138 ft · 33 sec · Gleason Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Columbus Avenue

    2779 ft · 55 sec · Columbus Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 22

    7.8 mi · 9 min · State Highway 22

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left

    79.8 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Highway 84

    8 mi · 9 min · Highway 84

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Robinson Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Robinson Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1271 ft · 58 sec · West Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North Broadway Street

    12 m · 2 sec · North Broadway Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Broadway Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 30
43.8 mi · 24%
370th Avenue
8.92 mi · 5%
US Highway 281
8.26 mi · 5%
Highway 84
8 mi · 4%
State Highway 22
7.76 mi · 4%
Highway 281
6.84 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

79.8 mi · 01h 30m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.3 mi
152.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oconee
01h 49m from Hastings
Leave By
9:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hastings and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hartington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 181.5 miles (292.1 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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?

Oconee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.8 miles from Hastings and 90.8 miles from Hartington.

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

The direct path is about 152.2 miles (245 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.3 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 9:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.17 one way or $48.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hastings and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hartington.

Stop Ideas Near Oconee

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

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

RAIL

Lincoln

99 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hastings and Hartington. Straight-line distance: 152.2 mi (244.95 km).

Hastings

#1 Hastings

County seat of Adams County, Nebraska, United States

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

#2 Hartington

City in Cedar County, Nebraska, United States

Population1,469
Coordinates42.6225000, -97.2645000
Altitude428
CountryUnited States
Start: Hastings (-98.38839, 40.58612)
End: Hartington (-97.2645, 42.6225)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 292 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.41 gal
24.25 L · about $24.17
Round trip
$48.34
12.82 gal · 48.5 L
Estimated CO2
57 kg one way
Round trip: 113.9 kg / 251 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.17 $48.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.26 $54.52
Premium $4.65 $29.83 $59.66
Diesel $5.30 $34.00 $68.00

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Hastings and Hartington. The current time is 09:28:41.

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.