How far is York, NE from Hastings, NE?
The driving distance from York, NE to Hastings, NE is about 61.4 miles (98.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46 miles (74.1 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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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 01h 02m.
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 Hamilton County, Nebraska, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between York and Hastings.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between York and Hastings.
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Start on East 7th Street
84 m · 20 sec · East 7th Street
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Turn left onto North Lincoln Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Lincoln Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 west
1830 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
40.3 mi · 40 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 York 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
40.3 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving York and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Hastings.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from York to Hastings?
The road trip is about 61.4 miles (98.8 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?
Giltner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.6 miles from York and 30.7 miles from Hastings.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46 miles (74.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 $8.18 one way or $16.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around York and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Hastings.
Stop Ideas Near Giltner
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 Giltner.
Hastings
Holdrege
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between York and Hastings. Straight-line distance: 46.02 mi (74.07 km).
#1 York
City in Nebraska, USA
| Population | 7,783 |
| Coordinates | 40.8680700, -97.5920000 |
| Altitude | 488 |
| 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: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.18 | $16.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.23 | $18.46 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.10 | $20.20 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.51 | $23.02 |
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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