How far is Hastings, NE from Holdrege, NE?

The driving distance from Hastings, NE to Holdrege, NE is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.5 miles (84.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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
54.74 mi
01h 07m
Flight
52.53 mi
84.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.53 mi
Kilometers
84.54 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.74 mi
Kilometers
88.09 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Holdrege
Sat, Apr 11, 7:37 AM CDT
Return by in Hastings
Sat, Apr 11, 8:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hastings
2026-04-11T06:29
Arrive Holdrege
Sat, Apr 11, 7:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:14 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
Minden
NE

City in Nebraska

From Hastings
27.3 mi
00h 33m
To Holdrege
27.4 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SSE
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 3rd Street

    1121 ft · 36 sec · West 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Burlington Avenue

    102 m · 16 sec · North Burlington Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West 2nd Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West 2nd Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Marian Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Marian Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Highway 6

    2 mi · 2 min · West Highway 6

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Highway 6

    41 m · 2 sec · West Highway 6

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto West Highway 6

    13.9 mi · 16 min · West Highway 6

  8. 8

    Continue on Senator Carl T. Curtis Drive

    12.4 mi · 14 min · Senator Carl T. Curtis Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on North Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Street

  10. 10

    Continue on West 9th Street

    2687 ft · 55 sec · West 9th Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Highway 6

    11.7 mi · 14 min · Highway 6

  12. 12

    Continue on US Highway 6 & 34

    9.6 mi · 11 min · US Highway 6 & 34

  13. 13

    Continue on 4th Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · 4th Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Avenue

    848 ft · 17 sec · East Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Highway 6
16 mi · 29%
Senator Carl T. Curtis Drive
12.4 mi · 23%
Highway 6
11.7 mi · 21%
US Highway 6 & 34
9.64 mi · 18%
West 2nd Street
1.49 mi · 3%
South Marian Road
1.19 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West Highway 6

Exit the roundabout onto West Highway 6

13.9 mi · 00h 16m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
52.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Minden
00h 33m from Hastings
Leave By
4:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hastings and Showers And Thunderstorms near Holdrege.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Minden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.3 miles from Hastings and 27.4 miles from Holdrege.

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

The direct path is about 52.5 miles (84.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 4:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.28 one way or $14.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Hastings and Showers And Thunderstorms near Holdrege.

Stop Ideas Near Minden

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

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

RAIL

Holdrege

36 mi away
100 West Ave.
RAIL

Hastings

48 mi away
501 West First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hastings and Holdrege. Straight-line distance: 52.53 mi (84.54 km).

Hastings

#1 Hastings

County seat of Adams County, Nebraska, United States

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

#2 Holdrege

City in Nebraska

Population5,384
Coordinates40.4402900, -99.3698200
Altitude710
CountryUnited States
Start: Hastings (-98.38839, 40.58612)
End: Holdrege (-99.36982, 40.44029)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.93 gal
7.31 L · about $7.28
Round trip
$14.56
3.86 gal · 14.62 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.3 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.28 $14.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.21 $16.42
Premium $4.65 $8.98 $17.96
Diesel $5.30 $10.24 $20.47

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 · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Hastings and Holdrege. The current time is 06:29:55.

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.