How far is Hastings, NE from Schuyler, NE?

The driving distance from Hastings, NE to Schuyler, NE is about 107.4 miles (172.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.3 miles (147 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m 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
107.46 mi
02h 17m
Flight
91.32 mi
146.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.32 mi
Kilometers
146.96 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.46 mi
Kilometers
172.94 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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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 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Schuyler
Mon, May 25, 10:09 PM CDT
Return by in Hastings
Tue, May 26, 12:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hastings
2026-05-25T19:52
Arrive Schuyler
Mon, May 25, 10:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:56 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
Central City
NE

City in Nebraska, United States

From Hastings
53.7 mi
01h 08m
To Schuyler
53.7 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Memorial Day

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
85°F
Memorial Day

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.3 mi · 9 min · Road D

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Schuyler

    2837 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Road 9

    630 ft · 13 sec · Road 9

  25. 25

    Continue on Road E

    1 mi · 2 min · Road E

  26. 26

    Continue on West 16th Street

    2728 ft · 59 sec · West 16th Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Colfax Street

    1902 ft · 44 sec · Colfax Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East 11th Street

    27 m · 2 sec · East 11th Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 11th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 30
43.8 mi · 41%
US Highway 30
10.4 mi · 10%
Road D
8.82 mi · 8%
US Highway 281
8.26 mi · 8%
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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
91.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Central City
01h 08m from Hastings
Leave By
1:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hastings and Sunny near Schuyler.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 107.4 miles (172.9 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?

Central City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.7 miles from Hastings and 53.7 miles from Schuyler.

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

The direct path is about 91.3 miles (147 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 1:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.29 one way or $28.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hastings and Sunny near Schuyler.

Stop Ideas Near Central City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Central City, 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 Central City.

RAIL

Hastings

67 mi away
501 West First St.
RAIL

Lincoln

113 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hastings and Schuyler. Straight-line distance: 91.32 mi (146.96 km).

Hastings

#1 Hastings

County seat of Adams County, Nebraska, United States

Population24,725
Coordinates40.5861200, -98.3883900
Altitude587
CountryUnited States
Schuyler

#2 Schuyler

City in Nebraska

Population6,220
Coordinates41.4472300, -97.0594800
Altitude412
CountryUnited States
Start: Hastings (-98.38839, 40.58612)
End: Schuyler (-97.05948, 41.44723)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 173 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.79 gal
14.35 L · about $14.29
Round trip
$28.58
7.58 gal · 28.7 L
Estimated CO2
33.7 kg one way
Round trip: 67.4 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.29 $28.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.12 $32.24
Premium $4.65 $17.64 $35.28
Diesel $5.30 $20.10 $40.20

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Hastings and Schuyler. The current time is 19:52:31.

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.