Origin
Hastings, NE
Late night in Hastings on Sunday
Local time
2:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Hastings, NE to Hickman, NE
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 3m
Distance
95.4 mi
153 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 54m
★
6 AM
2h 3m
8 AM
2h 21m
10 AM
2h 9m
12 PM
2h 8m
3 PM
2h 10m
5 PM
2h 20m
8 PM
1h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hastings, NE
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Hickman, NE
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Hastings to Hickman covers 95.4 miles of Great Plains landscape, making for a straightforward journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 3 minutes. Because of the manageable distance and duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You can expect to spend approximately $14 on fuel for the trek, which remains consistent as you traverse the Nebraska plains. The path utilizes a combination of Highway 6, Highway 33, and West Sprague Road to bridge the two communities. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick visit, this drive offers a practical and efficient way to navigate the region.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
47.7 miles from Hastings, NE
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 6 | 55.2 mi | 1h 4m |
| Highway 33 | 11 mi | 13m |
| West Sprague Road | 11 mi | 15m |
| East South Street | 5.4 mi | 7m |
| Hickman Road | 4 mi | 5m |
| West 13th Street | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| 1st Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| South French Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Highway 6
— 55.2 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hastings, NE and Hickman, NE.
1
Start on US 6 Business
422 ft
·
17 sec
·
West 3rd Street
2
Turn left onto North Hastings Avenue
333 ft
·
22 sec
·
North Hastings Avenue
3
Turn left onto US 6 Business
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West 2nd Street
4
Turn right onto North Pine Avenue
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
North Pine Avenue
5
Turn left onto East South Street
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
East South Street
6
Continue on US 6
23 mi
·
26 min
·
Highway 6
7
Continue on US 6
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South French Avenue
8
Continue on US 6
6.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Highway 6
9
Continue on US 6
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
South Street
10
Continue on US 6
6.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Highway 6
11
Continue on US 6
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
D Street
12
Continue on US 6
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Highway 6
13
Continue on US 6
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West South Boundary Street
14
Continue on US 6
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Highway 6
15
Continue on US 6
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
1st Street
16
Continue on US 6
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Highway 6
17
Turn right onto N-33
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Highway 33
18
Continue on N-33; N-103
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
West 13th Street
19
Continue on County Road F
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road F
20
Continue on West Sprague Road
8.9 mi
·
12 min
·
West Sprague Road
21
Continue on West Sprague Road
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Sprague Road
22
Continue on S-55G
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Hickman Road
23
Enter roundabout onto Chestnut Street
12 ft
·
0 sec
·
Chestnut Street
24
Continue on Chestnut Street
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Chestnut Street
25
Turn left onto East 2nd Street
45 ft
·
1 sec
·
East 2nd Street
26
Arrive at destination
East 2nd Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time around your personal schedule. With no mandatory stops required for a 2-hour duration, you can easily complete the trip in one go without needing to build in extensive rest breaks. Make sure to fuel up before leaving Hastings, as your $14 budget will be most efficiently utilized by starting with a full tank. Keep a close eye on your navigation as you transition between Highway 6 and the secondary roads, as the shift from major highways to local routes like West Sprague Road is where you will need the most focus. Enjoy the ease of a drive that allows you to reach your destination in just over two hours.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 47.7 miles from Hastings, NE, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 21 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.7 miles or 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hickman, NE than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Hastings, NE so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hastings, NE
This is one driving day of about 95.4 miles and 2h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Hastings, NE.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Highway 6 for about 55.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
48 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 47.7 miles from Hastings, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 95 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Hastings Avenue
Turn left onto North Hastings Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 6 Business / West 2nd Street
Turn left onto US 6 Business / West 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
North Pine Avenue
Turn right onto North Pine Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
East South Street
Turn left onto East South Street
Navigation decision point
4
95 mi into trip
|
~2h 2m in
|
Chestnut Street
Enter roundabout onto Chestnut Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.91 one way
$29.83 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $16.38 | $32.75 |
| premium | $4.89 | $18.36 | $36.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.06 | $42.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.6 | 0 | $10.02 | $4.58 |
| Efficient EV | 23.9 | 0 | $8.35 | $3.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.2 | 0 | $13.36 | $6.11 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Hickman, NE
Late night in Hickman on Sunday
Local time
2:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
32 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 3m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 69% of your time spent on major routes. You will find yourself settling into a steady rhythm on Highway 6, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 55.2 miles. Transitioning from the main highway onto Highway 33 and West Sprague Road changes the pace, offering a shift from high-speed transit to local road driving. Behind the wheel, you should be prepared for a consistent experience that prioritizes efficiency over technical winding roads. It is a functional drive that keeps you moving steadily through the heart of the state.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 55.2 mi on Highway 6.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 6 and Highway 33. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Hastings Avenue.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hastings, NE to Hickman, NE is easy. At 2h 3m with 69% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Hastings Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 6 Business / West 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (North Pine Avenue): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Hastings, NE
Full guide →Hastings is a city in South Central Nebraska.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 3m. Total distance: 95.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 55.2 miles on Highway 6. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NE can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Hastings Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 6 Business / West 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (North Pine Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hickman, NE before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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