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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
130.26 mi
02h 44m
Flight
116.21 mi
187.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.21 mi
Kilometers
187.02 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.26 mi
Kilometers
209.63 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tecumseh
Thu, Apr 23, 3:36 AM CDT
Return by in Hastings
Thu, Apr 23, 6:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hastings
2026-04-23T00:51
Arrive Tecumseh
Thu, Apr 23, 3:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:02 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
Milligan
NE

City in Nebraska, United States

From Hastings
65 mi
01h 22m
To Tecumseh
65.2 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WSW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 23 mph SSW

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.

  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

    11.9 mi · 14 min · Highway 6

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Highway 14

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Highway 14

  8. 8

    Continue on North Center Street

    1451 ft · 34 sec · North Center Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Johnson Street

    1148 ft · 23 sec · East Johnson Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway 41

    22.8 mi · 28 min · Highway 41

  11. 11

    Continue on F Street

    1 mi · 2 min · F Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South 13th Street

    2703 ft · 57 sec · South 13th Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Highway 41

    22.3 mi · 28 min · Highway 41

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Highway 15

    2 mi · 3 min · Highway 15

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Highway 41

    10.8 mi · 13 min · Highway 41

  16. 16

    Continue on West 3rd Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West 3rd Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Highway 41

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Highway 41

  18. 18

    Continue on Washington Street

    3211 ft · 1 min · Washington Street

  19. 19

    Continue on West Highway 41

    5.8 mi · 7 min · West Highway 41

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 77

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Highway 77

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Highway 41

    29 mi · 34 min · East Highway 41

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Highway 50

    3 mi · 4 min · Highway 50

  23. 23

    Continue on North 13th Street

    661 ft · 11 sec · North 13th Street

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto North 12th Street

    3007 ft · 57 sec · North 12th Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Broadway Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Broadway Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto South 3rd Street

    150 m · 24 sec · South 3rd Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Clay Street

    58 m · 14 sec · Clay Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Clay Street

    41 m · 12 sec · Clay Street

  29. 29

    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.

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
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 41
61.8 mi · 47%
East Highway 41
29 mi · 22%
Highway 6
11.9 mi · 9%
West Highway 41
5.78 mi · 4%
East South Street
5.38 mi · 4%
Highway 14
3.71 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
116.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milligan
01h 22m from Hastings
Leave By
1:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Lincoln

67 mi away
201 North 7th St.
RAIL

Hastings

85 mi away
501 West First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hastings and Tecumseh. Straight-line distance: 116.21 mi (187.02 km).

Hastings

#1 Hastings

County seat of Adams County, Nebraska, United States

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

#2 Tecumseh

City and county seat of Johnson County, Nebraska

Population1,578
Coordinates40.3666700, -96.1961200
Altitude346
CountryUnited States
Start: Hastings (-98.38839, 40.58612)
End: Tecumseh (-96.19612, 40.36667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.6 gal
17.4 L · about $17.35
Round trip
$34.69
9.2 gal · 34.8 L
Estimated CO2
40.9 kg one way
Round trip: 81.8 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Nebraska · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hastings and Tecumseh. The current time is 00:51:55.

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.