How far is Schuyler, NE from Hastings, NE?
The driving distance from Schuyler, NE to Hastings, NE is about 107.8 miles (173.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.3 miles (147 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m 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 03m.
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.
City in Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Schuyler and Hastings.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Schuyler and Hastings.
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Start on East 11th Street
14 m · 3 sec · East 11th Street
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Turn right onto Colfax Street
1902 ft · 40 sec · Colfax Street
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Turn left onto West 16th Street
2802 ft · 1 min · West 16th Street
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Continue on Road E
1 mi · 2 min · Road E
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Turn straight onto Road 9
1728 ft · 38 sec · Road 9
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Take the ramp left toward US 30 West: Columbus
1881 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
12.9 mi · 16 min
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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 Schuyler 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 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 Schuyler and Sunny near Hastings.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Schuyler to Hastings?
The road trip is about 107.8 miles (173.5 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?
Central City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.9 miles from Schuyler and 53.9 miles from Hastings.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.3 miles (147 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.33 one way or $28.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Schuyler and Sunny near Hastings.
Stop Ideas Near Central City
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 Central City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Schuyler and Hastings. Straight-line distance: 91.32 mi (146.96 km).
#1 Schuyler
City in Nebraska
| Population | 6,220 |
| Coordinates | 41.4472300, -97.0594800 |
| Altitude | 412 |
| 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: 173 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $14.33 | $28.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.16 | $32.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.69 | $35.37 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.16 | $40.31 |
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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