How far is Holdrege, NE from Hastings, NE?
The driving distance from Holdrege, NE to Hastings, NE is about 55 miles (88.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.5 miles (84.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Holdrege and Hastings.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holdrege and Hastings.
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Start on East Avenue
81 m · 11 sec · East Avenue
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Continue on East Avenue
1157 ft · 36 sec · East Avenue
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Turn left onto 4th Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · 4th Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 6 & 34
9.6 mi · 11 min · US Highway 6 & 34
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Continue on Highway 6
11.7 mi · 14 min · Highway 6
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Continue on West 9th Street
2640 ft · 56 sec · West 9th Street
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Continue on North Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Street
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Continue on Senator Carl T. Curtis Drive
12.4 mi · 14 min · Senator Carl T. Curtis Drive
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Continue on West Highway 6
13.9 mi · 16 min · West Highway 6
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Highway 6
44 m · 2 sec · West Highway 6
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Exit the roundabout onto West Highway 6
2 mi · 2 min · West Highway 6
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Turn left onto South Marian Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Marian Road
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Turn right onto West 2nd Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · West 2nd Street
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Turn left onto North Kansas Avenue
102 m · 22 sec · North Kansas Avenue
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Turn left onto West 3rd Street
602 ft · 14 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 Holdrege 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.
West Highway 6
Continue on West Highway 6
13.9 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Sunny leaving Holdrege and Mostly Sunny near Hastings.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Holdrege to Hastings?
The road trip is about 55 miles (88.5 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Minden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.5 miles from Holdrege and 27.5 miles from Hastings.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.5 miles (84.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 4:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.32 one way or $14.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Holdrege and Mostly Sunny near Hastings.
Stop Ideas Near Minden
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 Minden.
Holdrege
Hastings
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Holdrege and Hastings. Straight-line distance: 52.53 mi (84.54 km).
#1 Holdrege
City in Nebraska
| Population | 5,384 |
| Coordinates | 40.4402900, -99.3698200 |
| Altitude | 710 |
| 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: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.32 | $14.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.25 | $16.50 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.03 | $18.06 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.29 | $20.58 |
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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