How far is Hastings, NE from McCook, NE?
The driving distance from Hastings, NE to McCook, NE is about 127.2 miles (204.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.7 miles (194.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m 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.
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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 02h 13m.
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 Phelps County, Nebraska, in the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hastings and McCook.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hastings and McCook.
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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
2 mi · 2 min · West Highway 6
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Highway 6
41 m · 2 sec · West Highway 6
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Exit the roundabout onto West Highway 6
13.9 mi · 16 min · West Highway 6
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Continue on Senator Carl T. Curtis Drive
12.4 mi · 14 min · Senator Carl T. Curtis Drive
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Continue on North Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Street
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Continue on West 9th Street
2687 ft · 55 sec · West 9th Street
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Continue on Highway 6
11.7 mi · 14 min · Highway 6
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Continue on US Highway 6 & 34
9.6 mi · 11 min · US Highway 6 & 34
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Continue on 4th Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · 4th Avenue
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Continue on West 4th Avenue
2008 ft · 49 sec · West 4th Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 6 & 34
9.2 mi · 11 min · US Highway 6 & 34
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Continue on Highway 6 & 34
21.8 mi · 25 min · Highway 6 & 34
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Continue on Chestnut Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Chestnut Street
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Continue on Highway 6 & 34
5.1 mi · 6 min · Highway 6 & 34
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Continue on 6 & 34 Highway Street
1.2 km · 1 min · 6 & 34 Highway Street
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Continue on Highway 6 & 34
15.4 mi · 19 min · Highway 6 & 34
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Continue on Maple Street
1.6 km · 1 min · Maple Street
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Continue on Highway 6 & 34
4.9 mi · 6 min · Highway 6 & 34
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Continue on D Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · D Street
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Continue on Highway 6 & 34
9.8 mi · 11 min · Highway 6 & 34
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Continue on East B Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · East B Street
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Turn right onto Norris Avenue
1213 ft · 24 sec · Norris Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Norris Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hastings and McCook.
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 6 & 34
Continue on Highway 6 & 34
21.8 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Sunny leaving Hastings and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McCook.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hastings to McCook?
The road trip is about 127.2 miles (204.7 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?
Atlanta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.5 miles from Hastings and 63.7 miles from McCook.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.7 miles (194.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 2:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.93 one way or $33.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hastings and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McCook.
Stop Ideas Near Atlanta
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 Atlanta.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hastings and McCook. Straight-line distance: 120.68 mi (194.22 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 McCook
McCook is a city in Red Willow County, Nebraska.
| Population | 7,499 |
| Coordinates | 40.2019500, -100.6257100 |
| Altitude | 784 |
| Country | United States |
End: Norris Avenue (-100.625785, 40.201952)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 205 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
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 | $16.93 | $33.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.10 | $38.19 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.90 | $41.79 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.81 | $47.63 |
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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