How far is Nebraska City, NE from Hastings, NE?
The driving distance from Nebraska City, NE to Hastings, NE is about 142.5 miles (229.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132.8 miles (213.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 08m 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 02h 34m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nebraska City and Hastings.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nebraska City and Hastings.
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Start on Central Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto Steinhart Park Road
2314 ft · 49 sec · Steinhart Park Road
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Turn right onto 4th Corso
1.4 km · 2 min · 4th Corso
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Keep slight left
1723 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left
3111 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Highway 2
10.5 mi · 11 min · Highway 2
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Continue on I Road
2.2 mi · 2 min · I Road
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Continue on Highway 2
2.9 mi · 3 min · Highway 2
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Continue on H Road
3.5 mi · 4 min · H Road
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Continue on Highway 2
2.9 mi · 3 min · Highway 2
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Continue on F Road
4.7 mi · 5 min · F Road
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Continue on Highway 2
1.1 km · 56 sec · Highway 2
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Continue on F Road
3 mi · 3 min · F Road
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Continue on Rokeby Road
4 mi · 4 min · Rokeby Road
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Continue on Nebraska Highway 2
8.4 mi · 9 min · Nebraska Highway 2
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Take the exit slight right toward US 77 South: Beatrice, Saltillo Road
1224 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 77 South: Beatrice
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 77
1891 ft · 23 sec · US Highway 77
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Continue on South 12th Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · South 12th Street
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Take the exit slight right toward NE 33, NE 55F Spur: Roca, Crete
1607 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NE 55F Spur: Roca
132 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto Roca Road
10.8 mi · 13 min · Roca Road
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Continue on Highway 33
1.2 mi · 2 min · Highway 33
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Continue on East Highway 33
1.6 mi · 2 min · East Highway 33
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Continue on Hawthorne Avenue
1772 ft · 39 sec · Hawthorne Avenue
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Turn right onto East 13th Street
2906 ft · 1 min · East 13th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on West Highway 33
1.5 km · 2 min · West Highway 33
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Continue on Highway 33
10 mi · 12 min · Highway 33
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 6
5.6 mi · 6 min · Highway 6
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Continue on 1st Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · 1st Street
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Continue on Highway 6
7.7 mi · 9 min · Highway 6
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Continue on East South Boundary Street
1.3 km · 1 min · East South Boundary Street
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Continue on Highway 6
6.3 mi · 7 min · Highway 6
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Continue on D Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · D Street
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Continue on Highway 6
6.1 mi · 7 min · Highway 6
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Continue on South Street
3089 ft · 59 sec · South Street
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Continue on Highway 6
6.9 mi · 8 min · Highway 6
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Continue on North French Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · North French Avenue
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Continue on East Highway 6
22.7 mi · 27 min · East Highway 6
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Continue on East South Street
4.9 mi · 7 min · East South Street
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Keep slight right to continue on East South Street
776 ft · 17 sec · East South Street
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Turn right onto South Elm Avenue
904 ft · 23 sec · South Elm Avenue
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Turn left onto East 2nd Street
2678 ft · 56 sec · East 2nd Street
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Turn straight onto North Minnesota Avenue
81 m · 11 sec · North Minnesota Avenue
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Turn left onto West 3rd Street
1362 ft · 31 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 Nebraska City 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.
East Highway 6
Continue on East Highway 6
22.7 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Nebraska City 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 Nebraska City to Hastings?
The road trip is about 142.5 miles (229.3 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?
Dorchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.2 miles from Nebraska City and 72.3 miles from Hastings.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132.8 miles (213.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 1:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.97 one way or $37.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Nebraska City and Mostly Sunny near Hastings.
Stop Ideas Near Dorchester
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 Dorchester.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nebraska City and Hastings. Straight-line distance: 132.76 mi (213.66 km).
#1 Nebraska City
City and county seat of Otoe County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 7,292 |
| Coordinates | 40.6766700, -95.8591700 |
| Altitude | 322 |
| 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: 229 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $18.97 | $37.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.39 | $42.79 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.41 | $46.82 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.68 | $53.36 |
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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