How far is Lexington, NE from Hastings, NE?
The driving distance from Lexington, NE to Hastings, NE is about 94.4 miles (151.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lexington and Hastings.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lexington and Hastings.
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Start on North Washington Street
735 ft · 25 sec · North Washington Street
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Turn left onto East 6th Street
759 ft · 23 sec · East 6th Street
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Turn right onto North Jackson Street
813 ft · 15 sec · North Jackson Street
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Continue on Plum Creek Parkway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Plum Creek Parkway
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Turn left onto I 80 East: Kearney
1623 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
47.8 mi · 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NE 10C Link: Gibbon
1990 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto Lowell Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Lowell Road
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Turn left onto W Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · W Road
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Turn right onto 40 Road
6 mi · 8 min · 40 Road
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Turn left onto Q Road
1353 ft · 22 sec · 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
13.9 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 Lexington 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.
I 80 East
Merge slight left
47.7 mi · 00h 48m
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 Lexington and 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 Lexington to Hastings?
The road trip is about 94.4 miles (151.9 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?
Newark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43 miles from Lexington and 51.4 miles from Hastings.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 3:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.56 one way or $25.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lexington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hastings.
Stop Ideas Near Newark
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 Newark.
Holdrege
Hastings
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lexington and Hastings. Straight-line distance: 72.16 mi (116.13 km).
#1 Lexington
City in Dawson County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 10,109 |
| Coordinates | 40.7808400, -99.7415000 |
| Altitude | 729 |
| 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: 152 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $12.56 | $25.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.16 | $28.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.50 | $31.00 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $17.66 | $35.32 |
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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