How far is Hebron, NE from Hastings, NE?
The driving distance from Hebron, NE to Hastings, NE is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Clay 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 Hebron and Hastings.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hebron and Hastings.
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Start on South 7th Street
21 m · 5 sec · South 7th Street
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Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Lincoln Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left
18.2 mi · 20 min
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Turn left onto Highway 74
24 mi · 30 min · Highway 74
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Turn right onto Highway 14
6.5 mi · 8 min · Highway 14
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Continue on South Center Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South Center Street
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Continue on Highway 14
3.7 mi · 4 min · Highway 14
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Turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
11.9 mi · 14 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on East South Street
4.9 mi · 7 min · East South Street
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Keep slight right to continue on East South Street
776 ft · 17 sec · East South Street
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Turn right onto South Elm Avenue
904 ft · 23 sec · South Elm Avenue
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Turn left onto East 2nd Street
2678 ft · 56 sec · East 2nd Street
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Turn straight onto North Minnesota Avenue
81 m · 11 sec · North Minnesota Avenue
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Turn left onto West 3rd Street
1362 ft · 31 sec · West 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hebron and Hastings.
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 74
Turn left onto Highway 74
24 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hebron and Partly Cloudy near Hastings.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hebron to Hastings?
The road trip is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Edgar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.9 miles from Hebron and 35.9 miles from Hastings.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.54 one way or $19.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hebron and Partly Cloudy near Hastings.
Stop Ideas Near Edgar
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 Edgar.
Hastings
Lincoln
Holdrege
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hebron and Hastings. Straight-line distance: 51.24 mi (82.46 km).
#1 Hebron
County seat of Thayer County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 1,434 |
| Coordinates | 40.1663900, -97.5858800 |
| Altitude | 448 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hastings
County seat of Adams County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 24,725 |
| Coordinates | 40.5861200, -98.3883900 |
| Altitude | 587 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 3rd Street (-98.38839, 40.586103)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $9.54 | $19.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.76 | $21.52 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.77 | $23.55 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.42 | $26.84 |
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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