How far is Kimball, NE from Hastings, NE?
The driving distance from Kimball, NE to Hastings, NE is about 301 miles (484.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 279 miles (449 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 54m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 27m.
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 Nebraska, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kimball and Hastings.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kimball and Hastings.
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Start on South Chesnut Street
13 m · 8 sec · South Chesnut Street
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Turn left onto East 3rd Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Link 53E
1568 ft · 27 sec · Link 53E
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Link 53E
60 m · 3 sec · Link 53E
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Exit the roundabout onto Link 53E
142 m · 10 sec · Link 53E
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Turn right onto South Highway 71
1.1 mi · 1 min · South Highway 71
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 east
1250 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
249.5 mi · 4 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NE 44: Kearney, Archway Monument
1865 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto South 2nd Avenue
1.8 mi · 2 min · South 2nd Avenue
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Turn left
7 mi · 8 min
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Turn right
5 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Q Road
8.2 mi · 12 min · Q Road
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Continue on Q Road
41 m · 8 sec · Q Road
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Turn left onto Senator Carl T. Curtis Drive
3.7 mi · 4 min · Senator Carl T. Curtis Drive
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Continue on West Highway 6
13.8 mi · 16 min · West Highway 6
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
153 m · 7 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Grand Army of the Republic Highway
44 m · 2 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1 mi · 1 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on West Highway 6
1.6 km · 1 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 Kimball and Hastings.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 80 east
Merge slight left
249 mi · 04h 10m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Kimball and Sunny near Hastings.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kimball to Hastings?
The road trip is about 301 miles (484.4 km) and usually takes 04h 27m 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?
Hershey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.5 miles from Kimball and 152.5 miles from Hastings.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 279 miles (449 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 8:06 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.05 one way or $80.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Kimball and Hastings, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Kimball and Sunny near Hastings.
Stop Ideas Near Hershey
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 Hershey.
McCook
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kimball and Hastings. Straight-line distance: 279.01 mi (449.02 km).
#1 Kimball
City in Kimball County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 2,282 |
| Coordinates | 41.2358100, -103.6630000 |
| Altitude | 1437 |
| 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: 484 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 45m |
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 | $40.05 | $80.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $45.17 | $90.33 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $49.43 | $98.85 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $56.33 | $112.66 |
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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