How far is Weeping Water, NE from Hastings, NE?

The driving distance from Weeping Water, NE to Hastings, NE is about 146.1 miles (235.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.3 miles (192 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 40m 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
146.08 mi
02h 20m
Flight
119.32 mi
192.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.32 mi
Kilometers
192.02 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.08 mi
Kilometers
235.09 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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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 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hastings
Sun, Apr 19, 9:34 AM CDT
Return by in Weeping Water
Sun, Apr 19, 11:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Weeping Water
2026-04-19T07:13
Arrive Hastings
Sun, Apr 19, 9:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Weeping Water
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
Beaver Crossing
NE

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

From Weeping Water
72.9 mi
01h 10m
To Hastings
73.1 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph W
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Weeping Water and Hastings.

  1. 1

    Start on West Eldora Street

    54 m · 10 sec · West Eldora Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Elm Street

    1032 ft · 36 sec · North Elm Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West F Street

    100 m · 14 sec · West F Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North East Street

    900 ft · 25 sec · North East Street

  5. 5

    Continue on 144th Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · 144th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Highway 1

    7 mi · 8 min · Highway 1

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 310th Street

    3 mi · 4 min · 310th Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Church Road

    6 mi · 8 min · Church Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 238th Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · 238th Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto I 80 west

    1553 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    108.1 mi · 1 hr 53 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 34, US 281: Grand Island, Hastings

    1422 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    2268 ft · 55 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 281

    8.5 mi · 10 min · US Highway 281

  15. 15

    Continue on Highway 281

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Highway 281

  16. 16

    Continue on North Burlington Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Burlington Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West 7th Street

    1343 ft · 29 sec · West 7th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Saint Joseph Avenue

    1336 ft · 1 min · North Saint Joseph Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    68 m · 4 sec · West 3rd Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 3rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Weeping Water 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
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 west
108 mi · 74%
US Highway 281
8.46 mi · 6%
Highway 1
7.03 mi · 5%
Highway 281
6.84 mi · 5%
Church Road
5.98 mi · 4%
310th Street
3 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 80 west

Merge slight left

108 mi · 01h 53m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.8 mi
119.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beaver Crossing
01h 10m from Weeping Water
Leave By
1:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Weeping Water and Sunny near Hastings.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Weeping Water to Hastings?

The road trip is about 146.1 miles (235.1 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?

Beaver Crossing is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.9 miles from Weeping Water and 73.1 miles from Hastings.

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

The direct path is about 119.3 miles (192 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 1:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.42 one way or $38.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Weeping Water and Sunny near Hastings.

Stop Ideas Near Beaver Crossing

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

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

RAIL

Lincoln

48 mi away
201 North 7th St.
RAIL

Hastings

96 mi away
501 West First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Weeping Water and Hastings. Straight-line distance: 119.32 mi (192.02 km).

Weeping Water

#1 Weeping Water

City in Cass County, Nebraska, United States

Population1,094
Coordinates40.8700000, -96.1405700
Altitude335
CountryUnited States
Hastings

#2 Hastings

County seat of Adams County, Nebraska, United States

Population24,725
Coordinates40.5861200, -98.3883900
Altitude587
CountryUnited States
Start: West Eldora Street (-96.14057, 40.869933)
End: West 3rd Street (-98.38839, 40.586103)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 235 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.15 gal
19.51 L · about $19.42
Round trip
$38.84
10.3 gal · 39.02 L
Estimated CO2
45.8 kg one way
Round trip: 91.5 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.42 $38.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.90 $43.81
Premium $4.65 $23.97 $47.94
Diesel $5.30 $27.32 $54.63

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Weeping Water and Hastings. The current time is 07:13:46.

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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.