Origin
Hastings, NE
Night in Hastings on Saturday
Local time
11:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hastings, NE to Holdrege, NE
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
54.7 mi
88 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 5m
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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Holdrege, NE
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a straightforward trip across the Great Plains, the 54.7-mile connection between Hastings and Holdrege is an efficient choice. You can expect to spend about 1 hour and 7 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect day trip that requires no overnight stay. Budgeting around $8 for fuel should cover your travel costs, keeping the trip quite affordable. Because the route is short and focused on a single regional landscape, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your schedule. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that gets you from point A to point B without any unnecessary complexity.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Highway 6 | 16 mi | 18m |
| Senator Carl T. Curtis Drive | 12.4 mi | 14m |
| Highway 6 | 11.7 mi | 13m |
| US Highway 6 & 34 | 9.6 mi | 11m |
| West 2nd Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| South Marian Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| North Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 4th Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
West Highway 6
— 16 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hastings, NE and Holdrege, NE.
1
Start on US 6 Business
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
West 3rd Street
2
Turn left onto US 34; US 281; US 6 Business
333 ft
·
15 sec
·
North Burlington Avenue
3
Turn right onto US 6 Business
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West 2nd Street
4
Turn left onto South Marian Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
South Marian Road
5
Turn right onto US 6; US 34
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Highway 6
6
Enter roundabout onto US 6; US 34
134 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Highway 6
7
Continue on US 6; US 34
14 mi
·
16 min
·
West Highway 6
8
Continue on US 6; US 34
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Senator Carl T. Curtis Drive
9
Continue on US 6; US 34; N-10 Truck
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Street
10
Continue on US 6; US 34
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
West 9th Street
11
Continue on US 6; US 34
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Highway 6
12
Continue on US 6; US 34
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
US Highway 6 & 34
13
Continue on US 6; US 34
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
4th Avenue
14
Turn right onto East Avenue
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
East Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
East Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.4 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 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 54.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 34; US 281; US 6 Business / North Burlington Avenue
Turn left onto US 34; US 281; US 6 Business / North Burlington Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 6 Business / West 2nd Street
Turn right onto US 6 Business / West 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
4
3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 6; US 34 / West Highway 6
Turn right onto US 6; US 34 / West Highway 6
Navigation decision point
4
4.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 6; US 34 / West Highway 6
Enter roundabout onto US 6; US 34 / West Highway 6
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
54.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
|
East Avenue
Turn right onto East Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.55 one way
$17.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.39 | $18.78 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.53 | $21.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.08 | $24.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.74 | $2.63 |
| Efficient EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.79 | $2.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.9 | 0 | $7.66 | $3.50 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Holdrege, NE
Night in Holdrege on Saturday
Local time
11:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 7m 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 highway-focused drive relies heavily on West Highway 6, Senator Carl T. Curtis Drive, and Highway 6 to navigate the Nebraska landscape. With 68% of your journey spent on highways, the route maintains a consistent pace rather than forcing you through frequent stop-and-go traffic. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 16 miles on West Highway 6, which allows for steady driving. Overall, the experience is defined by the open, expansive feel typical of the Great Plains. It is a functional, rhythmic drive that moves you efficiently across the state.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16 mi on West Highway 6.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on West Highway 6 and Senator Carl T. Curtis Drive. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 34; US 281; US 6 Business / North Burlington 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 Holdrege, NE is easy. At 1h 7m with 68% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 34; US 281; US 6 Business / North Burlington Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 6 Business / West 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (US 6; US 34 / West Highway 6): 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 1h 7m. Total distance: 54.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16 miles on West Highway 6. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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 0.2 miles (US 34; US 281; US 6 Business / North Burlington Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 6 Business / West 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (US 6; US 34 / West Highway 6): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Holdrege, 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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