How far is Hastings, NE from Hooper, NE?
The driving distance from Hastings, NE to Hooper, NE is about 149.2 miles (240.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.1 miles (191.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Merrick County, Nebraska, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hastings and Hooper.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hastings and Hooper.
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Start on West 3rd Street
1121 ft · 33 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn right onto North Burlington Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · North Burlington Avenue
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Continue on Highway 281
6.8 mi · 9 min · Highway 281
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Continue on US Highway 281
8.3 mi · 9 min · US Highway 281
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Take the exit right toward I 80 east
2154 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Grand Island
2525 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto South Locust Street
4.4 mi · 5 min · South Locust Street
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Turn right onto Highway 34
2.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 34
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Turn left onto Husker Highway
1.2 km · 59 sec · Husker Highway
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Continue on South Gunbarrel Road
4 mi · 6 min · South Gunbarrel Road
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Turn right onto Highway 30
17.8 mi · 21 min · Highway 30
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Continue on G Street
1.4 km · 2 min · G Street
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Continue on 16th Street
1 km · 1 min · 16th Street
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Continue on Highway 30
26 mi · 31 min · Highway 30
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Continue on US Highway 30
10.4 mi · 12 min · US Highway 30
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Continue on South 9th Street
2.8 mi · 3 min · South 9th Street
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Turn left
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto 8th Street
2 mi · 4 min · 8th Street
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · 3rd Avenue
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Turn right onto 23rd Street
4 mi · 6 min · 23rd Street
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Continue on Road D
18.8 mi · 20 min · Road D
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Turn left onto County Road 19
1.6 km · 2 min · County Road 19
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Turn right onto Road S
4 mi · 10 min · Road S
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Turn right onto Road 5
1139 ft · 31 sec · Road 5
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Turn left onto Highway 30
16.9 mi · 19 min · Highway 30
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Take the exit slight right
2227 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Highway 77
7.8 mi · 9 min · Highway 77
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Take the exit slight right toward US 77
1.5 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto Old Highway 275
2 mi · 3 min · Old Highway 275
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Continue on East Howard Street
2328 ft · 59 sec · East Howard Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
77 m · 7 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hastings and Hooper.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Highway 30
Continue on Highway 30
26 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Sunny leaving Hastings and Sunny near Hooper.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hastings to Hooper?
The road trip is about 149.2 miles (240.1 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?
Silver Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.5 miles from Hastings and 74.7 miles from Hooper.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.1 miles (191.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:40 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.21 one way or $42.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hastings and Sunny near Hooper.
Stop Ideas Near Silver Creek
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 Silver Creek.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hastings and Hooper. Straight-line distance: 119.12 mi (191.71 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 Hooper
City in Dodge County, Nebraska, United States of America
| Population | 828 |
| Coordinates | 41.6105500, -96.5480800 |
| Altitude | 375 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hooper (-96.54808, 41.61055)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 240 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $4.03 | $21.21 | $42.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.27 | $22.45 | $44.91 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $25.35 | $50.70 |
| Diesel | $5.97 | $31.42 | $62.84 |
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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