How far is Hickman, NE from Hastings, NE?
The driving distance from Hickman, NE to Hastings, NE is about 95.1 miles (153 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.3 miles (148.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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 47m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Fillmore County, Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hickman and Hastings.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hickman and Hastings.
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Start on East 2nd Street
14 m · 4 sec · East 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Chestnut Street
1868 ft · 51 sec · Chestnut Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Hickman Road
61 m · 4 sec · Hickman Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Hickman Road
4 mi · 5 min · Hickman Road
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Continue on Sprague Road
2 mi · 3 min · Sprague Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Sprague Road
8.9 mi · 12 min · West Sprague Road
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Continue on County Road F
1.6 km · 1 min · County Road F
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Continue on East 13th Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · East 13th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on West Highway 33
1.5 km · 2 min · West Highway 33
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Continue on Highway 33
10 mi · 12 min · Highway 33
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
5.6 mi · 6 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on 1st Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · 1st Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
7.7 mi · 9 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on East South Boundary Street
1 mi · 2 min · East South Boundary Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
6 mi · 7 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on D Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · D Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
6.1 mi · 7 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on South Street
1.6 km · 1 min · South Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
6.9 mi · 8 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on South French Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · South French Avenue
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
22.4 mi · 26 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 Hickman 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.
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
22.4 mi · 00h 26m
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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hickman and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hastings.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hickman to Hastings?
The road trip is about 95.1 miles (153 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?
Exeter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.5 miles from Hickman and 47.6 miles from Hastings.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.3 miles (148.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 2:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.63 one way or $25.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hickman and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hastings.
Stop Ideas Near Exeter
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 Exeter.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hickman and Hastings. Straight-line distance: 92.31 mi (148.56 km).
#1 Hickman
City in Nebraska, USA
| Population | 2,456 |
| Coordinates | 40.6200000, -96.6291800 |
| Altitude | 386 |
| 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: 153 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $12.63 | $25.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.25 | $28.50 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.59 | $31.18 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $17.77 | $35.54 |
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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