How far is Superior, NE from Hastings, NE?

The driving distance from Superior, NE to Hastings, NE is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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
55.75 mi
01h 02m
Flight
42.51 mi
68.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.51 mi
Kilometers
68.41 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.75 mi
Kilometers
89.72 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hastings
Tue, May 26, 12:07 PM CDT
Return by in Superior
Tue, May 26, 1:10 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Superior
2026-05-26T11:05
Arrive Hastings
Tue, May 26, 12:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Superior
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
Fairfield
NE

Human settlement in Clay County, Nebraska, United States of America

From Superior
28.6 mi
00h 31m
To Hastings
27.1 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
88°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Commercial Avenue

    9 m · 3 sec · North Commercial Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 5th Street

    953 ft · 47 sec · East 5th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Idaho Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Idaho Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Highway 14

    10.7 mi · 13 min · Highway 14

  5. 5

    Continue on South Main Street

    1603 ft · 28 sec · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Highway 14

    3192 ft · 1 min · Highway 14

  7. 7

    Continue on North Main Street

    2224 ft · 44 sec · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Highway 14

    21.5 mi · 25 min · Highway 14

  9. 9

    Continue on South Center Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Center Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway 14

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Highway 14

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Highway 6

    11.9 mi · 14 min · Highway 6

  12. 12

    Continue on East South Street

    4.9 mi · 7 min · East South Street

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on East South Street

    776 ft · 17 sec · East South Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Elm Avenue

    904 ft · 23 sec · South Elm Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East 2nd Street

    2678 ft · 56 sec · East 2nd Street

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto North Minnesota Avenue

    81 m · 11 sec · North Minnesota Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West 3rd Street

    1362 ft · 31 sec · West 3rd Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 3rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Superior 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 14
36.5 mi · 65%
Highway 6
11.9 mi · 21%
East South Street
5.03 mi · 9%
Idaho Street
1.09 mi · 2%
South Center Street
0.82 mi · 1%
East 2nd Street
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Highway 14

Continue on Highway 14

21.5 mi · 00h 25m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
42.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairfield
00h 31m from Superior
Leave By
4:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Superior and Sunny near Hastings.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Superior to Hastings?

The road trip is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Fairfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.6 miles from Superior and 27.1 miles from Hastings.

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

The direct path is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 4:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.43 one way or $14.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Superior and Sunny near Hastings.

Stop Ideas Near Fairfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fairfield, 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 Fairfield.

RAIL

Hastings

29 mi away
501 West First St.
RAIL

Holdrege

107 mi away
100 West Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Superior and Hastings. Straight-line distance: 42.51 mi (68.41 km).

Superior

#1 Superior

City in Nuckolls County, Nebraska, United States

Population1,805
Coordinates40.0208500, -98.0700400
Altitude487
CountryUnited States
Hastings

#2 Hastings

County seat of Adams County, Nebraska, United States

Population24,725
Coordinates40.5861200, -98.3883900
Altitude587
CountryUnited States
Start: North Commercial Avenue (-98.070029, 40.02085)
End: West 3rd Street (-98.38839, 40.586103)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.97 gal
7.45 L · about $7.43
Round trip
$14.86
3.94 gal · 14.9 L
Estimated CO2
17.5 kg one way
Round trip: 35 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.43 $14.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.38 $16.76
Premium $4.65 $9.17 $18.34
Diesel $5.30 $10.45 $20.90

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Superior and Hastings. The current time is 11:05:33.

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.