How far is Tecumseh, NE from Hastings, NE?

The driving distance from Tecumseh, NE to Hastings, NE is about 128.3 miles (206.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.2 miles (187 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m 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
128.31 mi
02h 17m
Flight
116.21 mi
187.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.21 mi
Kilometers
187.02 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.31 mi
Kilometers
206.49 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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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 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hastings
Wed, Apr 22, 11:52 PM CDT
Return by in Tecumseh
Thu, Apr 23, 2:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tecumseh
2026-04-22T21:35
Arrive Hastings
Wed, Apr 22, 11:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tecumseh
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
Milligan
NE

City in Nebraska, United States

From Tecumseh
64.9 mi
01h 08m
To Hastings
63.4 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 21 mph S
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Clay Street

    31 m · 10 sec · Clay Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 3rd Street

    160 m · 25 sec · South 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Broadway Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Broadway Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North 12th Street

    3007 ft · 55 sec · North 12th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North 13th Street

    661 ft · 15 sec · North 13th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Highway 50

    3 mi · 4 min · Highway 50

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Highway 41

    29 mi · 34 min · Highway 41

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 77

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Highway 77

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Highway 41

    5.8 mi · 7 min · West Highway 41

  10. 10

    Continue on Washington Street

    3211 ft · 1 min · Washington Street

  11. 11

    Continue on West Highway 41

    5.9 mi · 7 min · West Highway 41

  12. 12

    Continue on East 3rd Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East 3rd Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Highway 41

    10.8 mi · 14 min · Highway 41

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Highway 15

    2 mi · 3 min · Highway 15

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Highway 41

    22.3 mi · 28 min · Highway 41

  16. 16

    Continue on South 13th Street

    2702 ft · 60 sec · South 13th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto F Street

    1 mi · 2 min · F Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Highway 41

    22.8 mi · 28 min · Highway 41

  19. 19

    Continue on East Johnson Street

    1148 ft · 25 sec · East Johnson Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Center Street

    1451 ft · 29 sec · North Center Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Highway 14

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Highway 14

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Highway 6

    11.9 mi · 14 min · Highway 6

  23. 23

    Continue on East South Street

    4.9 mi · 7 min · East South Street

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on East South Street

    776 ft · 17 sec · East South Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto South Elm Avenue

    904 ft · 23 sec · South Elm Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East 2nd Street

    2678 ft · 56 sec · East 2nd Street

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto North Minnesota Avenue

    81 m · 11 sec · North Minnesota Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto West 3rd Street

    1362 ft · 31 sec · West 3rd Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 3rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tecumseh 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
29 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 41
84.9 mi · 66%
Highway 6
11.9 mi · 9%
West Highway 41
11.7 mi · 9%
East South Street
5.03 mi · 4%
Highway 14
3.71 mi · 3%
Highway 50
3 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Highway 41

Turn left onto Highway 41

29 mi · 00h 34m

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
02h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
116.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milligan
01h 08m from Tecumseh
Leave By
1:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tecumseh and Sunny near Hastings.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 128.3 miles (206.5 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?

Milligan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.9 miles from Tecumseh and 63.4 miles from Hastings.

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

The direct path is about 116.2 miles (187 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 1:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.08 one way or $34.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tecumseh and Sunny near Hastings.

Stop Ideas Near Milligan

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

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

RAIL

Lincoln

67 mi away
201 North 7th St.
RAIL

Hastings

85 mi away
501 West First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tecumseh and Hastings. Straight-line distance: 116.21 mi (187.02 km).

Tecumseh

#1 Tecumseh

City and county seat of Johnson County, Nebraska

Population1,578
Coordinates40.3666700, -96.1961200
Altitude346
CountryUnited States
Hastings

#2 Hastings

County seat of Adams County, Nebraska, United States

Population24,725
Coordinates40.5861200, -98.3883900
Altitude587
CountryUnited States
Start: Clay Street (-96.19612, 40.366721)
End: West 3rd Street (-98.38839, 40.586103)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 206 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.53 gal
17.14 L · about $17.08
Round trip
$34.17
9.06 gal · 34.28 L
Estimated CO2
40.3 kg one way
Round trip: 80.5 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.08 $34.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.27 $38.53
Premium $4.65 $21.08 $42.17
Diesel $5.30 $24.03 $48.05

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Tecumseh and Hastings. The current time is 21:35:23.

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.