How far is Hastings, NE from Kimball, NE?
The driving distance from Hastings, NE to Kimball, NE is about 297.3 miles (478.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 279 miles (449 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 24m 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.
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 05h 12m.
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.
Village in Nebraska, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hastings and Kimball.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hastings and Kimball.
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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
1.6 km · 1 min · West Highway 6
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1 mi · 1 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Grand Army of the Republic Highway
41 m · 2 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
154 m · 7 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on West Highway 6
13.8 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
8.2 mi · 12 min · Q Road
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Turn right
5 mi · 6 min
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Turn left
7 mi · 8 min
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Turn right
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto I 80 West
2117 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
168.4 mi · 2 hr 48 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Sidney, Cheyanne
80.7 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NE 71 North: Gering, Scottsbluff
1749 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto South Highway 71
1 mi · 1 min · South Highway 71
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Turn left onto Link 53E
572 ft · 15 sec · Link 53E
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Link 53E
4 m · 1 sec · Link 53E
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Exit the roundabout onto Link 53E
1553 ft · 32 sec · Link 53E
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East 3rd Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East 3rd Street
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Turn right onto South Chesnut Street
13 m · 1 sec · South Chesnut Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Chesnut Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hastings and Kimball.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 80 West
Merge slight left
168 mi · 02h 48m
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 Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Kimball.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hastings to Kimball?
The road trip is about 297.3 miles (478.5 km) and usually takes 05h 12m 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 148.3 miles from Hastings and 149 miles from Kimball.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 279 miles (449 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 6:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.56 one way or $79.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hastings and Kimball, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hastings and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Kimball.
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 Kimball. Straight-line distance: 279.01 mi (449.02 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 Kimball
City in Kimball County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 2,282 |
| Coordinates | 41.2358100, -103.6630000 |
| Altitude | 1437 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kimball (-103.663, 41.23581)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 479 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 42m |
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 | $39.56 | $79.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $44.61 | $89.23 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $48.82 | $97.64 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $55.64 | $111.28 |
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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