How far is Hastings, NE from Winnebago, NE?

The driving distance from Hastings, NE to Winnebago, NE is about 191.1 miles (307.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.1 miles (243.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 59m 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
191.16 mi
03h 59m
Flight
151.15 mi
243.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.15 mi
Kilometers
243.25 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.16 mi
Kilometers
307.64 km
Drive Time
03h 59m

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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 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winnebago
Thu, Apr 16, 11:08 AM CDT
Return by in Hastings
Thu, Apr 16, 3:08 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hastings
2026-04-16T07:09
Arrive Winnebago
Thu, Apr 16, 11:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT

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

Leave by
9:00 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Richland
NE

City in Colfax County, Nebraska, United States of America

From Hastings
95.5 mi
01h 59m
To Winnebago
95.6 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Grand Island

    2525 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Locust Street

    4.4 mi · 5 min · South Locust Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Highway 34

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 34

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Husker Highway

    1.2 km · 59 sec · Husker Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on South Gunbarrel Road

    4 mi · 6 min · South Gunbarrel Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Highway 30

    17.8 mi · 21 min · Highway 30

  13. 13

    Continue on G Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · G Street

  14. 14

    Continue on 16th Street

    1 km · 1 min · 16th Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Highway 30

    26 mi · 31 min · Highway 30

  16. 16

    Continue on US Highway 30

    10.4 mi · 12 min · US Highway 30

  17. 17

    Continue on South 9th Street

    2.8 mi · 3 min · South 9th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left

    1 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 8th Street

    2 mi · 4 min · 8th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · 3rd Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 23rd Street

    4 mi · 6 min · 23rd Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Road D

    18.8 mi · 20 min · Road D

  23. 23

    Turn left onto County Road 19

    1.6 km · 2 min · County Road 19

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Road S

    4 mi · 10 min · Road S

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Road 5

    1139 ft · 31 sec · Road 5

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Highway 30

    16.9 mi · 19 min · Highway 30

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right

    2227 ft · 1 min

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Highway 77

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Highway 77

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward US 77

    16.8 mi · 20 min

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Charde Avenue

    58 m · 3 sec · Charde Avenue

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout onto Charde Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Charde Avenue

  32. 32

    Continue on Highway 77

    26.7 mi · 31 min · Highway 77

  33. 33

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Bluff Street

    38 m · 6 sec · South Bluff Street

  34. 34

    Exit the roundabout onto South Bluff Street

    1659 ft · 47 sec · South Bluff Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Bluff Street

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 30
61.1 mi · 32%
Highway 77
34.5 mi · 18%
Road D
18.8 mi · 10%
US 77
16.8 mi · 9%
US Highway 30
10.4 mi · 5%
US Highway 281
8.26 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Highway 77

Continue on Highway 77

26.7 mi · 00h 31m

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 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40 mi
151.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richland
01h 59m from Hastings
Leave By
9:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Hastings and Sunny near Winnebago.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 191.1 miles (307.6 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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?

Richland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.5 miles from Hastings and 95.6 miles from Winnebago.

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

The direct path is about 151.1 miles (243.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 40 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 9:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.42 one way or $50.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Hastings and Sunny near Winnebago.

Stop Ideas Near Richland

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

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

RAIL

Lincoln

81 mi away
201 North 7th St.
RAIL

Omaha

109 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hastings and Winnebago. Straight-line distance: 151.15 mi (243.25 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 Winnebago

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

Population1,049
Coordinates42.2358300, -96.4725300
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: Hastings (-98.38839, 40.58612)
End: Winnebago (-96.47253, 42.23583)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 308 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.74 gal
25.53 L · about $25.42
Round trip
$50.83
13.48 gal · 51.06 L
Estimated CO2
59.9 kg one way
Round trip: 119.8 kg / 264 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.42 $50.83
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.67 $57.33
Premium $4.65 $31.37 $62.74
Diesel $5.30 $35.75 $71.50

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Hastings and Winnebago. The current time is 07:09:10.

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.