How far is Hastings, NE from Syracuse, NE?

The driving distance from Hastings, NE to Syracuse, NE is about 124.8 miles (200.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.6 miles (186 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 09m 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

Reverse, save, or send this route

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
124.75 mi
02h 34m
Flight
115.58 mi
186.01 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Hastings.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.58 mi
Kilometers
186.01 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.75 mi
Kilometers
200.77 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Syracuse
Thu, Apr 23, 12:37 AM CDT
Return by in Hastings
Thu, Apr 23, 3:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hastings
2026-04-22T22:02
Arrive Syracuse
Thu, Apr 23, 12:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:20 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
Friend
NE

City in Nebraska, USA

From Hastings
62.3 mi
01h 17m
To Syracuse
62.5 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph S
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 21 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 3rd Street

    129 m · 18 sec · West 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Hastings Avenue

    102 m · 22 sec · North Hastings Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West 2nd Street

    2645 ft · 1 min · West 2nd Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Pine Avenue

    919 ft · 24 sec · North Pine Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East South Street

    5.4 mi · 8 min · East South Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Highway 6

    22.7 mi · 27 min · Highway 6

  7. 7

    Continue on South French Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South French Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Highway 6

    6.9 mi · 8 min · Highway 6

  9. 9

    Continue on South Street

    3089 ft · 59 sec · South Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway 6

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Highway 6

  11. 11

    Continue on D Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · D Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway 6

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Highway 6

  13. 13

    Continue on West South Boundary Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · West South Boundary Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Highway 6

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Highway 6

  15. 15

    Continue on 1st Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 1st Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Highway 6

    5.6 mi · 7 min · Highway 6

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Highway 33

    11 mi · 13 min · Highway 33

  18. 18

    Continue on West 13th Street

    2906 ft · 1 min · West 13th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Hawthorne Avenue

    1772 ft · 35 sec · Hawthorne Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto East Highway 33

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East Highway 33

  21. 21

    Continue on Highway 33

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Highway 33

  22. 22

    Continue on West Roca Road

    11.1 mi · 13 min · West Roca Road

  23. 23

    Take the ramp left toward US 77

    2046 ft · 56 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto South 12th Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · South 12th Street

  25. 25

    Continue on US Highway 77

    2702 ft · 33 sec · US Highway 77

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward NE 2

    1.3 km · 2 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Nebraska Highway 2

    8.5 mi · 9 min · Nebraska Highway 2

  28. 28

    Continue on Rokeby Road

    4 mi · 4 min · Rokeby Road

  29. 29

    Continue on F Road

    3 mi · 3 min · F Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Highway 2

    1.1 km · 57 sec · Highway 2

  31. 31

    Continue on F Road

    4.6 mi · 5 min · F Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Highway 2

    3 mi · 3 min · Highway 2

  33. 33

    Continue on H Road

    3.5 mi · 4 min · H Road

  34. 34

    Continue on Highway 2

    1 mi · 1 min · Highway 2

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward NE 50: Syracuse

    1539 ft · 33 sec

  36. 36

    Turn right onto North 30th Road

    2395 ft · 45 sec · North 30th Road

  37. 37

    Continue on Park Street

    2547 ft · 56 sec · Park Street

  38. 38

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    2044 ft · 1 min · 5th Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
39 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 6
55.2 mi · 44%
Highway 33
12.1 mi · 10%
West Roca Road
11.1 mi · 9%
Nebraska Highway 2
8.5 mi · 7%
F Road
7.63 mi · 6%
East South Street
5.38 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Highway 6

Continue on Highway 6

22.7 mi · 00h 27m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
115.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Friend
01h 17m from Hastings
Leave By
1:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hastings and Sunny near Syracuse.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 124.8 miles (200.8 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?

Friend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.3 miles from Hastings and 62.5 miles from Syracuse.

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

The direct path is about 115.6 miles (186 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 1:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.59 one way or $33.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Friend

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

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

RAIL

Lincoln

52 mi away
201 North 7th St.
RAIL

Hastings

93 mi away
501 West First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hastings and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 115.58 mi (186.01 km).

Hastings

#1 Hastings

County seat of Adams County, Nebraska, United States

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

#2 Syracuse

City in Nebraska

Population1,949
Coordinates40.6572200, -96.1864000
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Start: Hastings (-98.38839, 40.58612)
End: Syracuse (-96.1864, 40.65722)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.4 gal
16.66 L · about $16.59
Round trip
$33.18
8.8 gal · 33.32 L
Estimated CO2
39.1 kg one way
Round trip: 78.2 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.59 $33.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.71 $37.43
Premium $4.65 $20.48 $40.96
Diesel $5.30 $23.34 $46.68

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hastings and Syracuse. The current time is 22:02:55.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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