How far is Hastings, NE from Hickman, NE?
The driving distance from Hastings, NE to Hickman, NE is about 95.4 miles (153.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.3 miles (148.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hastings and Hickman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hastings and Hickman.
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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
1.4 km · 2 min · West 2nd Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Elm Avenue
904 ft · 25 sec · South Elm Avenue
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Turn left onto East South Street
5 mi · 7 min · East South Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
22.4 mi · 26 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on South French Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · South French Avenue
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
6.9 mi · 8 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on South Street
1.6 km · 1 min · South Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
6.1 mi · 7 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on D Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · D Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
6 mi · 7 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on West South Boundary Street
1 mi · 2 min · West South Boundary Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
7.7 mi · 9 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on 1st Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · 1st Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
5.6 mi · 7 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Turn right onto Highway 33
11 mi · 13 min · Highway 33
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Continue on West 13th Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · West 13th Street
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Continue on County Road F
1.6 km · 1 min · County Road F
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Continue on West Sprague Road
8.9 mi · 12 min · West Sprague Road
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Continue on West Sprague Road
2 mi · 3 min · West Sprague Road
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Continue on Hickman Road
4 mi · 5 min · Hickman Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Chestnut Street
4 m · 1 sec · Chestnut Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Chestnut Street
1865 ft · 56 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn left onto East 2nd Street
14 m · 2 sec · East 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hastings and Hickman.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
22.4 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hastings and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hickman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hastings to Hickman?
The road trip is about 95.4 miles (153.5 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?
Fairmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.5 miles from Hastings and 47.8 miles from Hickman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.3 miles (148.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 2:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.71 one way or $25.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Hastings and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hickman.
Stop Ideas Near Fairmont
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 Fairmont.
Hastings
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hastings and Hickman. Straight-line distance: 92.31 mi (148.56 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 Hickman
City in Nebraska, USA
| Population | 2,456 |
| Coordinates | 40.6200000, -96.6291800 |
| Altitude | 386 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hickman (-96.62918, 40.62)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 153 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $12.71 | $25.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.33 | $28.67 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.68 | $31.37 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $17.87 | $35.75 |
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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