How far is Plattsmouth, NE from Hastings, NE?
The driving distance from Plattsmouth, NE to Hastings, NE is about 166.1 miles (267.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134.3 miles (216.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m 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 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Seward County, Nebraska, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plattsmouth and Hastings.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plattsmouth and Hastings.
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Start on the route
25 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
1188 ft · 31 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto South 6th Street
117 m · 10 sec · South 6th Street
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue
101 m · 7 sec · 1st Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Chicago Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Chicago Avenue
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Turn right onto 8th Avenue
3136 ft · 1 min · 8th Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Old Highway 34
31 m · 2 sec · Old Highway 34
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Highway 34
711 ft · 16 sec · Old Highway 34
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Continue on Highway 66
12.8 mi · 15 min · Highway 66
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Continue on Koop Anvenue
726 ft · 14 sec · Koop Anvenue
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Continue on Koop Avenue
955 ft · 32 sec · Koop Avenue
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Turn left onto Maple Street
129 m · 21 sec · Maple Street
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Turn right onto East 6th Street
970 ft · 45 sec · East 6th Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
129 m · 24 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto West 5th Street
1791 ft · 40 sec · West 5th Street
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Turn left onto Highway 50
1.4 mi · 2 min · Highway 50
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Turn right onto East Park Highway
8.7 mi · 11 min · East Park Highway
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Take the ramp left toward I 80 west
2647 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
113 mi · 1 hr 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 34, US 281: Grand Island, Hastings
1422 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left
2268 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 281
8.5 mi · 10 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 Plattsmouth 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 west
Merge slight left
113 mi · 01h 57m
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.
Sunny leaving Plattsmouth and Sunny near Hastings.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plattsmouth to Hastings?
The road trip is about 166.1 miles (267.3 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?
Goehner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.2 miles from Plattsmouth and 87.9 miles from Hastings.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134.3 miles (216.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.8 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 1:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.10 one way or $44.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Plattsmouth and Sunny near Hastings.
Stop Ideas Near Goehner
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 Goehner.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plattsmouth and Hastings. Straight-line distance: 134.33 mi (216.18 km).
#1 Plattsmouth
City in and county seat of Cass County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 6,416 |
| Coordinates | 41.0113900, -95.8822300 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| 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: 267 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
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 | $22.10 | $44.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.92 | $49.85 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.27 | $54.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.08 | $62.16 |
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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