How far is Hastings, NE from North Bend, NE?

The driving distance from Hastings, NE to North Bend, NE is about 124.1 miles (199.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.4 miles (166.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
124.09 mi
02h 41m
Flight
103.4 mi
166.41 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.4 mi
Kilometers
166.41 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.09 mi
Kilometers
199.71 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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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 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Bend
Sun, May 31, 12:45 PM CDT
Return by in Hastings
Sun, May 31, 3:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hastings
2026-05-31T10:04
Arrive North Bend
Sun, May 31, 12:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hastings
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Clarks
NE

Village in the United States

From Hastings
62 mi
01h 20m
To North Bend
62.1 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
82°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hastings and North Bend.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hastings and North Bend.

  1. 1

    Start on West 3rd Street

    1121 ft · 33 sec · West 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Burlington Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Burlington Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Highway 281

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Highway 281

  4. 4

    Continue on US Highway 281

    8.3 mi · 9 min · US Highway 281

  5. 5

    Take the exit right toward I 80 east

    2154 ft · 53 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Grand Island

    2525 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Locust Street

    4.4 mi · 5 min · South Locust Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Highway 34

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 34

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Husker Highway

    1.2 km · 59 sec · Husker Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on South Gunbarrel Road

    4 mi · 6 min · South Gunbarrel Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Highway 30

    17.8 mi · 21 min · Highway 30

  13. 13

    Continue on G Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · G Street

  14. 14

    Continue on 16th Street

    1 km · 1 min · 16th Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Highway 30

    26 mi · 31 min · Highway 30

  16. 16

    Continue on US Highway 30

    10.4 mi · 12 min · US Highway 30

  17. 17

    Continue on South 9th Street

    2.8 mi · 3 min · South 9th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left

    1 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 8th Street

    2 mi · 4 min · 8th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · 3rd Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 23rd Street

    4 mi · 6 min · 23rd Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Road D

    18.8 mi · 20 min · Road D

  23. 23

    Turn left onto County Road 19

    1.6 km · 2 min · County Road 19

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Road S

    3 mi · 7 min · Road S

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Road 4

    1 mi · 2 min · Road 4

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Platte River Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Platte River Road

  27. 27

    Continue on West 6th Street

    2804 ft · 1 min · West 6th Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 6th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hastings and North Bend.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 30
43.8 mi · 35%
Road D
18.8 mi · 15%
US Highway 30
10.4 mi · 8%
US Highway 281
8.26 mi · 7%
Highway 281
6.84 mi · 6%
South Locust Street
4.39 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.7 mi
103.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarks
01h 20m from Hastings
Leave By
1:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Hastings and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North Bend.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hastings to North Bend?

The road trip is about 124.1 miles (199.7 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

Clarks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62 miles from Hastings and 62.1 miles from North Bend.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 103.4 miles (166.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 1:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.52 one way or $33.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Hastings and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North Bend.

Stop Ideas Near Clarks

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Clarks, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clarks.

RAIL

Hastings

84 mi away
501 West First St.
RAIL

Lincoln

104 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hastings and North Bend. Straight-line distance: 103.4 mi (166.41 km).

Hastings

#1 Hastings

County seat of Adams County, Nebraska, United States

Population24,725
Coordinates40.5861200, -98.3883900
Altitude587
CountryUnited States
North Bend

#2 North Bend

City in Dodge County, Nebraska, United States

Population1,253
Coordinates41.4619500, -96.7797500
Altitude388
CountryUnited States
Start: Hastings (-98.38839, 40.58612)
End: North Bend (-96.77975, 41.46195)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 200 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.38 gal
16.58 L · about $16.52
Round trip
$33.03
8.76 gal · 33.16 L
Estimated CO2
38.9 kg one way
Round trip: 77.9 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.52 $33.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.63 $37.26
Premium $4.65 $20.38 $40.77
Diesel $5.30 $23.23 $46.46

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Nebraska · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Hastings and North Bend. The current time is 10:04:29.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.