How far is Hastings, NE from Tecumseh, NE?
The driving distance from Hastings, NE to Tecumseh, NE is about 130.2 miles (209.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.2 miles (187 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hastings and Tecumseh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hastings and Tecumseh.
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Start on West 3rd Street
129 m · 18 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn left onto North Hastings Avenue
102 m · 22 sec · North Hastings Avenue
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Turn left onto West 2nd Street
2645 ft · 1 min · West 2nd Street
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Turn right onto North Pine Avenue
919 ft · 24 sec · North Pine Avenue
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Turn left onto East South Street
5.4 mi · 8 min · East South Street
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Continue on Highway 6
11.9 mi · 14 min · Highway 6
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Turn right onto Highway 14
3.7 mi · 4 min · Highway 14
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Continue on North Center Street
1451 ft · 34 sec · North Center Street
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Turn left onto East Johnson Street
1148 ft · 23 sec · East Johnson Street
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Continue on Highway 41
22.8 mi · 28 min · Highway 41
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Continue on F Street
1 mi · 2 min · F Street
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Turn right onto South 13th Street
2703 ft · 57 sec · South 13th Street
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Continue on Highway 41
22.3 mi · 28 min · Highway 41
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Turn right onto Highway 15
2 mi · 3 min · Highway 15
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Turn left onto Highway 41
10.8 mi · 13 min · Highway 41
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Continue on West 3rd Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West 3rd Street
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Continue on Highway 41
5.9 mi · 7 min · Highway 41
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Continue on Washington Street
3211 ft · 1 min · Washington Street
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Continue on West Highway 41
5.8 mi · 7 min · West Highway 41
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 77
1.5 mi · 2 min · Highway 77
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Turn right onto East Highway 41
29 mi · 34 min · East Highway 41
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Turn right onto Highway 50
3 mi · 4 min · Highway 50
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Continue on North 13th Street
661 ft · 11 sec · North 13th Street
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Turn straight onto North 12th Street
3007 ft · 57 sec · North 12th Street
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Broadway Street
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Turn left onto South 3rd Street
150 m · 24 sec · South 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Clay Street
58 m · 14 sec · Clay Street
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Continue on Clay Street
41 m · 12 sec · Clay Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Clay Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hastings and Tecumseh.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
East Highway 41
Turn right onto East Highway 41
29 mi · 00h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hastings and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Tecumseh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hastings to Tecumseh?
The road trip is about 130.2 miles (209.6 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?
Milligan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65 miles from Hastings and 65.2 miles from Tecumseh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.2 miles (187 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 1:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.35 one way or $34.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hastings and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Tecumseh.
Stop Ideas Near Milligan
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 Milligan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hastings and Tecumseh. Straight-line distance: 116.21 mi (187.02 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 Tecumseh
City and county seat of Johnson County, Nebraska
| Population | 1,578 |
| Coordinates | 40.3666700, -96.1961200 |
| Altitude | 346 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tecumseh (-96.19612, 40.36667)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 210 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $17.35 | $34.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.56 | $39.13 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.41 | $42.82 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.40 | $48.80 |
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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