How far is Imperial, NE from Hastings, NE?
The driving distance from Imperial, NE to Hastings, NE is about 189.1 miles (304.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 170.9 miles (275.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Furnas County, Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Imperial and Hastings.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Imperial and Hastings.
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Start on West 6th Street
10 m · 4 sec · West 6th Street
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
1513 ft · 53 sec · Broadway Street
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Turn left onto East 1st Street
1.4 km · 1 min · East 1st Street
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Continue on Highway 6
1.9 mi · 2 min · Highway 6
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Continue on 736 Road
3 mi · 3 min · 736 Road
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Continue on Highway 6
2667 ft · 35 sec · Highway 6
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Continue on 338 Avenue
2.4 mi · 3 min · 338 Avenue
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Continue on Highway 6
38.4 mi · 45 min · Highway 6
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 34
7.3 mi · 9 min · Highway 34
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Continue on Highway 6 & 34
6.4 mi · 8 min · Highway 6 & 34
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Continue on West B Street
2.3 mi · 6 min · West B Street
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Continue on Highway 6 & 34
9.8 mi · 11 min · Highway 6 & 34
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Continue on D Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · D Street
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Continue on Highway 6 & 34
4.9 mi · 6 min · Highway 6 & 34
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Continue on Maple Street
1.6 km · 1 min · Maple Street
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Continue on Highway 6 & 34
6.8 mi · 8 min · Highway 6 & 34
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Continue on Nasby Street
8.6 mi · 11 min · Nasby Street
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Continue on 6 & 34 Highway Street
1.2 km · 1 min · 6 & 34 Highway Street
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Continue on Highway 6 & 34
5.1 mi · 6 min · Highway 6 & 34
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Continue on Chestnut Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Chestnut Street
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Continue on Highway 6 & 34
21.8 mi · 25 min · Highway 6 & 34
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Continue on US Highway 6 & 34
9.2 mi · 11 min · US Highway 6 & 34
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Continue on West 4th Avenue
1964 ft · 50 sec · West 4th Avenue
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Continue on 4th Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 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 Imperial 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 6
Continue on Highway 6
38.4 mi · 00h 45m
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.
Sunny leaving Imperial 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 Imperial to Hastings?
The road trip is about 189.1 miles (304.4 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?
Holbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.4 miles from Imperial and 94.7 miles from Hastings.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 170.9 miles (275.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:28 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.15 one way or $50.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Imperial and Hastings, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Imperial and Partly Cloudy near Hastings.
Stop Ideas Near Holbrook
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 Holbrook.
McCook
Holdrege
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Imperial and Hastings. Straight-line distance: 170.93 mi (275.09 km).
#1 Imperial
City in Nebraska, United States
| Population | 2,011 |
| Coordinates | 40.5169400, -101.6432300 |
| Altitude | 1001 |
| 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: 304 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 21m |
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 | $25.15 | $50.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.37 | $56.74 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $31.04 | $62.08 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $35.38 | $70.76 |
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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