How far is Hastings, NE from Mitchell, NE?
The driving distance from Hastings, NE to Mitchell, NE is about 326 miles (524.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 296.6 miles (477.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight 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 06h 06m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Historic county, lieutenancy area and registration county of Scotland
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hastings and Mitchell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hastings and Mitchell.
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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
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
1353 ft · 23 sec · Q Road
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Turn right onto 40 Road
6 mi · 8 min · 40 Road
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Turn left onto W Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · W Road
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Turn right onto Lowell Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Lowell Road
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Take the ramp slight left
1726 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
158.4 mi · 2 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 26, NE 61: Ogallala, Grant
1578 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto South Highway 26/61
1.1 km · 1 min · South Highway 26/61
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Continue on East A Street
2278 ft · 50 sec · East A Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East 8th Street
101 m · 10 sec · East 8th Street
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Turn right onto North Spruce Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · North Spruce Street
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Turn left onto Highway 26 West
24.2 mi · 28 min · Highway 26 West
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Continue straight
59.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Turn left
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
23.6 mi · 28 min
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Turn right onto Highway L79E
2.1 mi · 3 min · Highway L79E
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Turn left onto Highway 26
17.6 mi · 22 min · Highway 26
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Continue on Broadway Street
2177 ft · 1 min · Broadway Street
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Turn left onto Center Avenue
933 ft · 41 sec · Center Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Center Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hastings and Mitchell.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Lowell Road
Merge slight left
158 mi · 02h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hastings and Mostly Clear near Mitchell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hastings to Mitchell?
The road trip is about 326 miles (524.7 km) and usually takes 06h 06m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sutherland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 162.7 miles from Hastings and 163.3 miles from Mitchell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 296.6 miles (477.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.4 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.37 one way or $86.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hastings and Mitchell, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hastings and Mostly Clear near Mitchell.
Stop Ideas Near Sutherland
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 Sutherland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hastings and Mitchell. Straight-line distance: 296.58 mi (477.3 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 Mitchell
City in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 1,608 |
| Coordinates | 41.9402400, -103.8085600 |
| Altitude | 1205 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mitchell (-103.80856, 41.94024)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 525 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 04m |
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 | $43.37 | $86.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $48.91 | $97.82 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $53.52 | $107.04 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $61.00 | $121.99 |
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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