How far is Macy, NE from Hastings, NE?
The driving distance from Macy, NE to Hastings, NE is about 192.6 miles (309.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 149.1 miles (240 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 27m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Colfax County, Nebraska, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Macy and Hastings.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macy and Hastings.
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Start on Skunk Hollow Drive
12 m · 7 sec · Skunk Hollow Drive
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Turn left onto Main Street
2371 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Highway 75
2.7 mi · 3 min · Highway 75
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Turn left onto Highway 94
4.6 mi · 6 min · Highway 94
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Turn left onto Highway 77
21 mi · 24 min · Highway 77
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Continue on North Charde Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Charde Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 77
54 m · 3 sec · Highway 77
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 77
6.3 mi · 7 min · Highway 77
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Continue on Oak Street
3022 ft · 57 sec · Oak Street
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Continue on Highway 77
8.2 mi · 9 min · Highway 77
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Continue on Highway US 77
1507 ft · 23 sec · Highway US 77
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Continue on Highway 77
1.1 km · 47 sec · Highway 77
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Take the ramp straight
8.3 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit right
1833 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Highway 30
16.9 mi · 19 min · Highway 30
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Turn right onto Road 5
1139 ft · 36 sec · Road 5
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Turn left onto Road S
4 mi · 10 min · Road S
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Turn left onto County Road 19
1.6 km · 2 min · County Road 19
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Turn right onto Road F
18.8 mi · 20 min · Road F
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Continue on 23rd Street East
4.5 mi · 7 min · 23rd Street East
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Turn left onto 10th Avenue
2742 ft · 55 sec · 10th Avenue
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Continue on 15th Street
645 ft · 16 sec · 15th Street
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Turn left onto 12th Avenue
2708 ft · 56 sec · 12th Avenue
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Turn right onto 8th Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · 8th Street
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Turn left onto 33rd Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · 33rd Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
806 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto South 9th Street
2.7 mi · 3 min · South 9th Street
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Continue on US Highway 30
10.4 mi · 12 min · US Highway 30
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Continue on Highway 30
26 mi · 31 min · Highway 30
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Continue on 16th Street
1 km · 1 min · 16th Street
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Continue on G Street
1.4 km · 2 min · G Street
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Continue on Highway 30
17.8 mi · 21 min · Highway 30
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Turn left onto North Gunbarrel Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · North Gunbarrel Road
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Continue on Husker Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Husker Highway
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Turn right onto Highway 34
4.4 mi · 6 min · Highway 34
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Turn left onto US Highway 281
13.1 mi · 15 min · US Highway 281
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Continue on Highway 281
6.8 mi · 9 min · Highway 281
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Continue on North Burlington Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · North Burlington Avenue
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Turn left onto West 7th Street
1343 ft · 29 sec · West 7th Street
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Turn right onto North Saint Joseph Avenue
1336 ft · 1 min · North Saint Joseph Avenue
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Turn right onto West 3rd Street
68 m · 4 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 Macy 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 30
Continue on Highway 30
26 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Macy and Rain Showers Likely near Hastings.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Macy to Hastings?
The road trip is about 192.6 miles (309.9 km) and usually takes 03h 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?
Richland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.4 miles from Macy and 96.1 miles from Hastings.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 149.1 miles (240 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.61 one way or $51.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Macy and Rain Showers Likely near Hastings.
Stop Ideas Near Richland
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 Richland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Macy and Hastings. Straight-line distance: 149.12 mi (239.98 km).
#1 Macy
Place in Nebraska
| Population | 1,023 |
| Coordinates | 42.1130500, -96.3564200 |
| Altitude | 341 |
| 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: 310 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 24m |
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 | $25.61 | $51.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.88 | $57.76 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $31.60 | $63.20 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $36.01 | $72.03 |
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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