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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 59m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Colfax County, Nebraska, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on West 3rd Street
1121 ft · 33 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn right onto North Burlington Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · North Burlington Avenue
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Continue on Highway 281
6.8 mi · 9 min · Highway 281
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Continue on US Highway 281
8.3 mi · 9 min · US Highway 281
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Take the exit right toward I 80 east
2154 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Grand Island
2525 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto South Locust Street
4.4 mi · 5 min · South Locust Street
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Turn right onto Highway 34
2.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 34
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Turn left onto Husker Highway
1.2 km · 59 sec · Husker Highway
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Continue on South Gunbarrel Road
4 mi · 6 min · South Gunbarrel Road
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Turn right onto Highway 30
17.8 mi · 21 min · Highway 30
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Continue on G Street
1.4 km · 2 min · G Street
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Continue on 16th Street
1 km · 1 min · 16th Street
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Continue on Highway 30
26 mi · 31 min · Highway 30
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Continue on US Highway 30
10.4 mi · 12 min · US Highway 30
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Continue on South 9th Street
2.8 mi · 3 min · South 9th Street
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Turn left
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto 8th Street
2 mi · 4 min · 8th Street
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · 3rd Avenue
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Turn right onto 23rd Street
4 mi · 6 min · 23rd Street
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Continue on Road D
18.8 mi · 20 min · Road D
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Turn left onto County Road 19
1.6 km · 2 min · County Road 19
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Turn right onto Road S
4 mi · 10 min · Road S
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Turn right onto Road 5
1139 ft · 31 sec · Road 5
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Turn left onto Highway 30
16.9 mi · 19 min · Highway 30
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Take the exit slight right
2227 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Highway 77
7.8 mi · 9 min · Highway 77
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Take the exit slight right toward US 77
16.8 mi · 20 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Charde Avenue
58 m · 3 sec · Charde Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Charde Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Charde Avenue
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Continue on Highway 77
26.7 mi · 31 min · Highway 77
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Bluff Street
38 m · 6 sec · South Bluff Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Bluff Street
1659 ft · 47 sec · South Bluff Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hastings and Winnebago. Straight-line distance: 151.15 mi (243.25 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 Winnebago
Human settlement in Thurston County, Nebraska, United States of America
| Population | 1,049 |
| Coordinates | 42.2358300, -96.4725300 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
End: Winnebago (-96.47253, 42.23583)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 308 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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