How far is Hastings, NE from Terrytown, NE?

The driving distance from Hastings, NE to Terrytown, NE is about 316 miles (508.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 287.5 miles (462.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 47m 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
316 mi
05h 53m
Flight
287.53 mi
462.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
287.53 mi
Kilometers
462.74 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
316 mi
Kilometers
508.56 km
Drive Time
05h 53m

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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 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Terrytown
Wed, May 13, 2:34 AM MDT
Return by in Hastings
Wed, May 13, 9:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hastings
2026-05-12T21:40
Arrive Terrytown
Wed, May 13, 3:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM MDT

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

Leave by
5:12 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
Hershey
NE

Village in Nebraska, USA

From Hastings
157.7 mi
02h 56m
To Terrytown
158.3 mi
02h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SSW
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 3rd Street

    1121 ft · 36 sec · West 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Burlington Avenue

    102 m · 16 sec · North Burlington Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West 2nd Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West 2nd Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Marian Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Marian Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Highway 6

    2 mi · 2 min · West Highway 6

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Highway 6

    41 m · 2 sec · West Highway 6

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto West Highway 6

    13.9 mi · 16 min · West Highway 6

  8. 8

    Continue on Senator Carl T. Curtis Drive

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Senator Carl T. Curtis Drive

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Q Road

    41 m · 7 sec · Q Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Q Road

    1353 ft · 23 sec · Q Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 40 Road

    6 mi · 8 min · 40 Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto W Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · W Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Lowell Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Lowell Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight left

    1726 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    158.4 mi · 2 hr 38 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 26, NE 61: Ogallala, Grant

    1578 ft · 40 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Highway 26/61

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Highway 26/61

  18. 18

    Continue on East A Street

    2278 ft · 50 sec · East A Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East 8th Street

    101 m · 10 sec · East 8th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Spruce Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · North Spruce Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Highway 26 West

    24.2 mi · 28 min · Highway 26 West

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    59.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  23. 23

    Turn left

    1 mi · 2 min

  24. 24

    Turn right

    30 mi · 35 min

  25. 25

    Continue on Old Oregon Trail

    1056 ft · 17 sec · Old Oregon Trail

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Lockwood Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lockwood Road

  27. 27

    Continue on 21st Avenue

    3199 ft · 50 sec · 21st Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto South Beltline Highway East

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Beltline Highway East

  29. 29

    Turn left onto 10th Street

    2027 ft · 1 min · 10th Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto McGuire Street

    21 m · 3 sec · McGuire Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · McGuire Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
31 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lowell Road
162 mi · 51%
Highway 26 West
84 mi · 27%
West Highway 6
16 mi · 5%
40 Road
6.02 mi · 2%
Senator Carl T. Curtis Drive
3.74 mi · 1%
W Road
2.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
05h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.5 mi
287.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hershey
02h 56m from Hastings
Leave By
5:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Hastings and Sunny near Terrytown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 316 miles (508.6 km) and usually takes 05h 53m 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 157.7 miles from Hastings and 158.3 miles from Terrytown.

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

The direct path is about 287.5 miles (462.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.5 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 5:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.05 one way or $84.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hastings and Terrytown, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Hastings and Sunny near Terrytown.

Stop Ideas Near Hershey

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

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

RAIL

McCook

111 mi away
101 Norris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hastings and Terrytown. Straight-line distance: 287.53 mi (462.74 km).

Hastings

#1 Hastings

County seat of Adams County, Nebraska, United States

Population24,725
Coordinates40.5861200, -98.3883900
Altitude587
CountryUnited States
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#2 Terrytown

Human settlement in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, United States of America

Population1,163
Coordinates41.8474700, -103.6616100
Altitude1181
CountryUnited States
Start: Hastings (-98.38839, 40.58612)
End: Terrytown (-103.66161, 41.84747)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 509 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.15 gal
42.21 L · about $42.05
Round trip
$84.09
22.3 gal · 84.42 L
Estimated CO2
99.1 kg one way
Round trip: 198.2 kg / 437 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $42.05 $84.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $47.42 $94.84
Premium $4.65 $51.89 $103.78
Diesel $5.30 $59.14 $118.28

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 · May 13, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Hastings, NE and Terrytown, NE. The current time in Hastings is 21:40:48, although it is 20:40:48 in Terrytown.

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.