How far is Hastings, NE from Nebraska City, NE?
The driving distance from Hastings, NE to Nebraska City, NE is about 140.9 miles (226.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132.8 miles (213.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Nebraska
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hastings and Nebraska City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hastings and Nebraska City.
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Start on West 3rd Street
129 m · 18 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn left onto North Hastings Avenue
102 m · 22 sec · North Hastings Avenue
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Turn left onto West 2nd Street
2645 ft · 1 min · West 2nd Street
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Turn right onto North Pine Avenue
919 ft · 24 sec · North Pine Avenue
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Turn left onto East South Street
5.4 mi · 8 min · East South Street
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Continue on Highway 6
22.7 mi · 27 min · Highway 6
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Continue on South French Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · South French Avenue
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Continue on Highway 6
6.9 mi · 8 min · Highway 6
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Continue on South Street
3089 ft · 59 sec · South Street
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Continue on Highway 6
6.1 mi · 7 min · Highway 6
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Continue on D Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · D Street
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Continue on Highway 6
6.3 mi · 7 min · Highway 6
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Continue on West South Boundary Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West South Boundary Street
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Continue on Highway 6
7.7 mi · 9 min · Highway 6
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Continue on 1st Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · 1st Street
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Continue on Highway 6
5.6 mi · 7 min · Highway 6
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Turn right onto Highway 33
11 mi · 13 min · Highway 33
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Continue on West 13th Street
2906 ft · 1 min · West 13th Street
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Turn left onto Hawthorne Avenue
1772 ft · 35 sec · Hawthorne Avenue
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Turn straight onto East Highway 33
1.6 mi · 2 min · East Highway 33
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Continue on Highway 33
1.2 mi · 2 min · Highway 33
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Continue on West Roca Road
11.1 mi · 13 min · West Roca Road
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Take the ramp left toward US 77
2046 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto South 12th Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · South 12th Street
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Continue on US Highway 77
2702 ft · 33 sec · US Highway 77
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Take the exit slight right toward NE 2
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Nebraska Highway 2
8.5 mi · 9 min · Nebraska Highway 2
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Continue on Rokeby Road
4 mi · 4 min · Rokeby Road
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Continue on F Road
3 mi · 3 min · F Road
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Continue on Highway 2
1.1 km · 57 sec · Highway 2
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Continue on F Road
4.6 mi · 5 min · F Road
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Continue on Highway 2
3 mi · 3 min · Highway 2
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Continue on H Road
3.5 mi · 4 min · H Road
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Continue on Highway 2
2.9 mi · 3 min · Highway 2
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Continue on I Road
2.2 mi · 2 min · I Road
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Continue on Highway 2
10.4 mi · 11 min · Highway 2
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Take the exit slight right
1.4 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
1433 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on 4th Corso
1883 ft · 34 sec · 4th Corso
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Continue on 4th Corso
1950 ft · 51 sec · 4th Corso
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Turn left onto Steinhart Park Road
2314 ft · 49 sec · Steinhart Park Road
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hastings and Nebraska City.
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
Continue on Highway 6
22.7 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hastings and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Nebraska City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hastings to Nebraska City?
The road trip is about 140.9 miles (226.8 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?
Dorchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.3 miles from Hastings and 70.6 miles from Nebraska City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132.8 miles (213.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.74 one way or $37.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hastings and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Nebraska City.
Stop Ideas Near Dorchester
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 Dorchester.
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Hastings
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hastings and Nebraska City. Straight-line distance: 132.76 mi (213.66 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 Nebraska City
City and county seat of Otoe County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 7,292 |
| Coordinates | 40.6766700, -95.8591700 |
| Altitude | 322 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nebraska City (-95.85917, 40.67667)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 227 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
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 | $18.74 | $37.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.14 | $42.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.13 | $46.26 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.36 | $52.72 |
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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