How far is Hastings, NE from Scottsbluff, NE?
The driving distance from Hastings, NE to Scottsbluff, NE is about 328.1 miles (528.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 288.2 miles (463.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 04m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 05h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hastings and Scottsbluff.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hastings and Scottsbluff.
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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
2278 ft · 50 sec · East A Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East 8th Street
101 m · 10 sec · East 8th Street
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Turn right onto North Spruce Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · North Spruce Street
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Turn left onto Highway 26 West
24.2 mi · 28 min · Highway 26 West
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Continue straight
59.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Turn left
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
23.6 mi · 28 min
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Turn right onto Highway L79E
2.1 mi · 3 min · Highway L79E
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Turn left onto Highway 26
7.5 mi · 9 min · Highway 26
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Turn left onto East 20th Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · East 20th Street
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Continue on West 20th Street
1191 ft · 40 sec · West 20th Street
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Turn right onto Avenue C
17 m · 2 sec · Avenue C
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Avenue C
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hastings and Scottsbluff.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hastings and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Scottsbluff.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hastings to Scottsbluff?
The road trip is about 328.1 miles (528.1 km) and usually takes 05h 02m 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?
Hershey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.1 miles from Hastings and 170.1 miles from Scottsbluff.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 288.2 miles (463.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.9 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 6:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.67 one way or $87.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hastings and Scottsbluff, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hastings and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Scottsbluff.
Stop Ideas Near Hershey
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 Hershey.
McCook
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hastings and Scottsbluff. Straight-line distance: 288.17 mi (463.77 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 Scottsbluff
City in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 14,373 |
| Coordinates | 41.8666300, -103.6671700 |
| Altitude | 1186 |
| Country | United States |
End: Avenue C (-103.667064, 41.86663)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 528 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 05m |
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 | $43.67 | $87.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $49.25 | $98.50 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $53.89 | $107.79 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $61.42 | $122.84 |
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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