How far is Ord, NE from Hastings, NE?

The driving distance from Ord, NE to Hastings, NE is about 88.6 miles (142.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.7 miles (121.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
88.59 mi
01h 38m
Flight
75.66 mi
121.76 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.66 mi
Kilometers
121.76 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.59 mi
Kilometers
142.57 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hastings
Sat, May 30, 3:12 AM CDT
Return by in Ord
Sat, May 30, 4:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ord
2026-05-30T01:33
Arrive Hastings
Sat, May 30, 3:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ord
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Saint Paul
NE

City in Nebraska

From Ord
44.3 mi
00h 49m
To Hastings
44.3 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SE
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ord and Hastings.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ord and Hastings.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    58 m · 19 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North 14th Street

    2326 ft · 47 sec · North 14th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Highway 11

    11.9 mi · 14 min · Highway 11

  4. 4

    Continue on 1st Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · 1st Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Highway 11

    22.7 mi · 27 min · Highway 11

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Highway 92

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Highway 92

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    19.7 mi · 22 min · 2nd Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Highway 281

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Highway 281

  9. 9

    Continue on US Highway 281

    13.1 mi · 15 min · US Highway 281

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway 281

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Highway 281

  11. 11

    Continue on North Burlington Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Burlington Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West 7th Street

    1343 ft · 29 sec · West 7th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Saint Joseph Avenue

    1336 ft · 1 min · North Saint Joseph Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    68 m · 4 sec · West 3rd Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 3rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ord and Hastings.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 11
34.7 mi · 39%
2nd Street
19.7 mi · 22%
US Highway 281
13.1 mi · 15%
Highway 281
13 mi · 15%
Highway 92
5.46 mi · 6%
North Burlington Avenue
0.87 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Highway 11

Continue on Highway 11

22.7 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
75.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Paul
00h 49m from Ord
Leave By
3:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ord and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight 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 Ord to Hastings?

The road trip is about 88.6 miles (142.6 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Saint Paul is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.3 miles from Ord and 44.3 miles from Hastings.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 75.7 miles (121.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 3:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.80 one way or $23.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ord and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hastings.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Paul

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Saint Paul, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Paul.

RAIL

Hastings

70 mi away
501 West First St.
RAIL

Holdrege

116 mi away
100 West Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ord and Hastings. Straight-line distance: 75.66 mi (121.76 km).

Ord

#1 Ord

Airport in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Population2,052
Coordinates41.6033400, -98.9262000
Altitude625
CountryUnited States
Hastings

#2 Hastings

County seat of Adams County, Nebraska, United States

Population24,725
Coordinates40.5861200, -98.3883900
Altitude587
CountryUnited States
Start: (-98.926201, 41.603428)
End: West 3rd Street (-98.38839, 40.586103)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.13 gal
11.83 L · about $11.80
Round trip
$23.61
6.26 gal · 23.66 L
Estimated CO2
27.8 kg one way
Round trip: 55.6 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.80 $23.61
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.31 $26.62
Premium $4.65 $14.57 $29.13
Diesel $5.30 $16.60 $33.20

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Nebraska · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Ord and Hastings. The current time is 01:33:21.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.