How far is Hastings, NE from Ravenna, NE?

The driving distance from Hastings, NE to Ravenna, NE is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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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.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
55.09 mi
01h 08m
Flight
40.94 mi
65.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.94 mi
Kilometers
65.88 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.09 mi
Kilometers
88.66 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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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 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ravenna
Tue, May 12, 8:08 PM CDT
Return by in Hastings
Tue, May 12, 9:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hastings
2026-05-12T19:00
Arrive Ravenna
Tue, May 12, 8:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:14 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
Grand Island
NE

The most populous city in Hall County, Nebraska.

From Hastings
27.5 mi
00h 34m
To Ravenna
27.6 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hastings and Ravenna.

  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

    13.1 mi · 15 min · US Highway 281

  5. 5

    Continue on Highway 281

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Highway 281

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight toward NE 2 West: Broken Bow

    1354 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on West Highway 2

    15.7 mi · 18 min · West Highway 2

  8. 8

    Continue on West Nebraska Highway 2

    2.7 mi · 3 min · West Nebraska Highway 2

  9. 9

    Continue on Highway 2

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Highway 2

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Ravenna Road

    784 ft · 17 sec · Ravenna Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Grand Avenue

    2415 ft · 48 sec · Grand Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Highway 2
15.7 mi · 29%
US Highway 281
13.1 mi · 24%
Highway 281
11.1 mi · 20%
Highway 2
10.2 mi · 19%
West Nebraska Highway 2
2.74 mi · 5%
North Burlington Avenue
1.12 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West Highway 2

Continue on West Highway 2

15.7 mi · 00h 18m

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
01h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.2 mi
40.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grand Island
00h 34m from Hastings
Leave By
4:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Hastings and Sunny near Ravenna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hastings to Ravenna?

The road trip is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Grand Island is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.5 miles from Hastings and 27.6 miles from Ravenna.

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

The direct path is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 4:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.32 one way or $14.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Hastings and Sunny near Ravenna.

Stop Ideas Near Grand Island

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Grand Island, 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 Grand Island.

RAIL

Hastings

38 mi away
501 West First St.
RAIL

Holdrege

102 mi away
100 West Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hastings and Ravenna. Straight-line distance: 40.94 mi (65.88 km).

Hastings

#1 Hastings

County seat of Adams County, Nebraska, United States

Population24,725
Coordinates40.5861200, -98.3883900
Altitude587
CountryUnited States
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#2 Ravenna

City in Nebraska

Population1,361
Coordinates41.0261200, -98.9125800
Altitude612
CountryUnited States
Start: Hastings (-98.38839, 40.58612)
End: Ravenna (-98.91258, 41.02612)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.94 gal
7.36 L · about $7.32
Round trip
$14.63
3.88 gal · 14.72 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.5 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.32 $14.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.25 $16.50
Premium $4.65 $9.03 $18.06
Diesel $5.30 $10.29 $20.58

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Hastings and Ravenna. The current time is 19:00:39.

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.