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Hastings, NE Road Trips

Drivers starting from Hastings, NE have 13 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Great Plains. Most drives stay under 128 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Hastings, NE head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

city in and county seat of Adams County, Nebraska, United States

Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Trip Routes

25

Longest Drive

300.4 mi

Kimball, NE

Quickest Drive

35m

Grand Island, NE

Plan Around Hastings, NE

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Hastings, NE is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Kimball, NE to Hastings, NE 300.4 mi · 5h 12m Macy, NE to Hastings, NE 193 mi · 4h 2m Ainsworth, NE to Hastings, NE 189.2 mi · 3h 49m Omaha, NE to Hastings, NE 160.4 mi · 2h 55m

Continue From Hastings, NE

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Hastings, NE to Valentine, NE 233.2 mi · 4h 35m Hastings, NE to Dakota City, NE 204.1 mi · 4h 9m Hastings, NE to Springfield, NE 144.3 mi · 2h 38m Hastings, NE to Gretna, NE 140.9 mi · 2h 34m

Trips from Hastings, NE

Hastings, NE to Valentine, NE

233.2 mi 4h 35m

Hastings, NE to Dakota City, NE

204.1 mi 4h 9m

Hastings, NE to Springfield, NE

144.3 mi 2h 38m

Hastings, NE to Gretna, NE

140.9 mi 2h 34m

Hastings, NE to Ashland, NE

130.6 mi 2h 22m

Hastings, NE to McCook, NE

127.3 mi 2h 39m

Hastings, NE to Eagle, NE

119.9 mi 2h 21m

Hastings, NE to Schuyler, NE

107.5 mi 2h 17m

Hastings, NE to Lincoln, NE

107.4 mi 2h 2m

Hastings, NE to Beatrice, NE

106.9 mi 2h 14m

Hastings, NE to Hickman, NE

95.4 mi 2h 3m

Hastings, NE to Columbus, NE

90 mi 1h 53m

Hastings, NE to Holdrege, NE

54.7 mi 1h 7m

Driving from Hastings, NE

The typical drive from Hastings, NE covers about 128 miles and takes around 2h 32m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 233 miles (4h 35m), while the shortest is just 55 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Hastings, NE are Valentine, NE (233.2 mi, 4h 35m), Dakota City, NE (204.1 mi, 4h 9m), Springfield, NE (144.3 mi, 2h 38m), Gretna, NE (140.9 mi, 2h 34m), and Ashland, NE (130.6 mi, 2h 22m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 128-mile drive from Hastings, NE, expect to burn about 5 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.

Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 13 mapped routes leaving Hastings, NE and 12 routes heading into Hastings, NE, covering 25 total connections. Distances range from 55 to 233 miles.

The longest mapped route from Hastings, NE covers 233 miles and takes approximately 4h 35m. Shorter options start at just 55 miles.

The average route from Hastings, NE runs about 128 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 32m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

The most popular road trip destinations from Hastings, NE include Valentine, NE, Dakota City, NE, Springfield, NE and Gretna, NE. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Hastings, NE by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

25,005

Median Income

$61,202

Median Home Value

$177,200

Median Age

37.3

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

Traveler Guide to Hastings, NE

Hastings is a city in South Central Nebraska.

1 Hastings Museum of Natural and Cultural History, 1330 N Burlington Ave, ☏ +1 402 461-2399. Fisher Rainbow Fountain (In Highland Park at 12th St. and N. Hastings Ave).

1 Motorsports Park Hastings, 427 S Showboat Blvd. (updated May 2021)

Quality Inn, 203 W 33rd St, ☏ +1 402 461-4076, fax: +1 402 461-1142. C3 Hotel & Convention Center, 2205 Osbourne Drive E, ☏ +1 402-396-7341.

You can take US Highways 6, 34, and 281. Amtrak, 501 W 1st St. Hastings is served by Amtrak's California Zephyr line.

Travel tips adapted from Hastings (Nebraska) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.

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Trips to Hastings, NE

Kimball, NE to Hastings, NE

300.4 mi 5h 12m

Macy, NE to Hastings, NE

193 mi 4h 2m

Ainsworth, NE to Hastings, NE

189.2 mi 3h 49m

Omaha, NE to Hastings, NE

160.4 mi 2h 55m

Chalco, NE to Hastings, NE

147.5 mi 2h 41m

North Platte, NE to Hastings, NE

144.4 mi 2h 37m

Nebraska City, NE to Hastings, NE

140.7 mi 2h 51m

Ashland, NE to Hastings, NE

130.9 mi 2h 22m

McCook, NE to Hastings, NE

127.9 mi 2h 39m

Burwell, NE to Hastings, NE

105.8 mi 2h 10m

Kearney, NE to Hastings, NE

50.2 mi 1h 4m

Grand Island, NE to Hastings, NE

25.7 mi 35m

Nearby Hubs

Other cities within driving distance of Hastings, NE that also have route pages.

Holdrege, NE 54.7 mi · 1h 7m Columbus, NE 90 mi · 1h 53m Hickman, NE 95.4 mi · 2h 3m Beatrice, NE 106.9 mi · 2h 14m Lincoln, NE 107.4 mi · 2h 2m Schuyler, NE 107.5 mi · 2h 17m Eagle, NE 119.9 mi · 2h 21m McCook, NE 127.3 mi · 2h 39m

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