How far is Hastings, NE from Tekamah, NE?

The driving distance from Hastings, NE to Tekamah, NE is about 191.3 miles (307.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.6 miles (224.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
191.34 mi
03h 33m
Flight
139.58 mi
224.64 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.58 mi
Kilometers
224.64 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.34 mi
Kilometers
307.93 km
Drive Time
03h 33m

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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 03h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tekamah
Mon, Jun 1, 9:30 PM CDT
Return by in Hastings
Tue, Jun 2, 1:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hastings
2026-06-01T17:56
Arrive Tekamah
Mon, Jun 1, 9:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hastings
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Pleasant Dale
NE

Human settlement in Seward County, Nebraska, United States of America

From Hastings
95.6 mi
01h 46m
To Tekamah
95.8 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph ENE
Destination
85°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
7 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    133 mi · 2 hr 19 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 680 North

    2485 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I 680 north

    6.8 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NE 133: Irvington, Blair

    1207 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Blair High Road

    1017 ft · 29 sec · Blair High Road

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 133

    2080 ft · 40 sec · State Highway 133

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway 133

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Highway 133

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 133

    1.2 mi · 1 min · State Highway 133

  14. 14

    Continue on Highway 133

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Highway 133

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 133

    9.4 mi · 10 min · State Highway 133

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Highway 30

    13 m · 1 sec · South Highway 30

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto South Highway 30

    3277 ft · 1 min · South Highway 30

  18. 18

    Continue on South 19th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South 19th Street

  19. 19

    Continue on North 19th Street

    2455 ft · 50 sec · North 19th Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Herman Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Herman Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on US Highway 75

    8 mi · 9 min · US Highway 75

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on US Highway 75

    1.5 km · 1 min · US Highway 75

  24. 24

    Continue on Highway 75

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Highway 75

  25. 25

    Continue on South 13th Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South 13th Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 13th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 east
133 mi · 70%
State Highway 133
11 mi · 6%
US Highway 75
8.96 mi · 5%
US Highway 281
8.26 mi · 4%
I 680 North
7.22 mi · 4%
Highway 281
6.84 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 80 east

Merge slight left

133 mi · 02h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.7 mi
139.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pleasant Dale
01h 46m from Hastings
Leave By
9:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hastings and Mostly Sunny near Tekamah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 191.3 miles (307.9 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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?

Pleasant Dale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.6 miles from Hastings and 95.8 miles from Tekamah.

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

The direct path is about 139.6 miles (224.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.7 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 9:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.45 one way or $50.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hastings and Mostly Sunny near Tekamah.

Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Dale

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

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

RAIL

Lincoln

19 mi away
201 North 7th St.
RAIL

Omaha

98 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hastings and Tekamah. Straight-line distance: 139.58 mi (224.64 km).

Hastings

#1 Hastings

County seat of Adams County, Nebraska, United States

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

#2 Tekamah

City in Burt County, Nebraska, United States

Population1,713
Coordinates41.7783200, -96.2211300
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Start: Hastings (-98.38839, 40.58612)
End: Tekamah (-96.22113, 41.77832)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 308 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.75 gal
25.56 L · about $25.45
Round trip
$50.91
13.5 gal · 51.12 L
Estimated CO2
60 kg one way
Round trip: 120 kg / 265 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.45 $50.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.71 $57.42
Premium $4.65 $31.41 $62.83
Diesel $5.30 $35.80 $71.60

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Hastings and Tekamah. The current time is 17:56:50.

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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.