How far is Hastings, NE from Ogallala, NE?
The driving distance from Hastings, NE to Ogallala, NE is about 194.8 miles (313.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 178 miles (286.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 53m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hastings and Ogallala.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hastings and Ogallala.
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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
1322 ft · 32 sec · East A Street
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Turn left onto East 5th Street
100 m · 12 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn left onto North Spruce Street
32 m · 2 sec · North Spruce Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Spruce Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hastings and Ogallala.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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 Sunny near Ogallala.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hastings to Ogallala?
The road trip is about 194.8 miles (313.5 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?
Cozad is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.2 miles from Hastings and 97.6 miles from Ogallala.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 178 miles (286.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 10:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.91 one way or $51.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hastings and Ogallala, 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 Sunny near Ogallala.
Stop Ideas Near Cozad
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 Cozad.
Holdrege
McCook
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hastings and Ogallala. Straight-line distance: 178.05 mi (286.55 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 Ogallala
City in Keith County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 4,473 |
| Coordinates | 41.1280500, -101.7196200 |
| Altitude | 982 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ogallala (-101.71962, 41.12805)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 314 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 25m |
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 | $25.91 | $51.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.22 | $58.44 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $31.97 | $63.95 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $36.44 | $72.88 |
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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