Trip from Hastings, NE to Alma, NE

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

1h 37m

Distance

78.4 mi

126 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

3 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min

4 AM

1h 30m ★

6 AM

1h 37m

8 AM

1h 52m

10 AM

1h 42m

12 PM

1h 41m

3 PM

1h 43m

5 PM

1h 51m

8 PM

1h 33m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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

Hastings, NE

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Alma, NE

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Trip Overview

The drive from Hastings, NE to Alma, NE covers 78.4 miles and takes about 1h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US Highway 183, West Highway 6, Senator Carl T. Curtis Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.1 miles on US Highway 183. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.26 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

39.2 miles from Hastings, NE

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 37m. Total distance: 78.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (75%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 37m highway drive covering 78.4 miles, with most of the trip on US Highway 183 and West Highway 6. The longest continuous stretch is about 21.1 miles on US Highway 183.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

US Highway 183 is the longest continuous segment at about 21.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 183 and West Highway 6. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 34; US 281; US 6 Business / North Burlington Avenue.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 37m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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

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

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

4.9 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

54.4 mi into trip | ~1h 7m in | Arthur Street

Turn left onto Arthur Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US Highway 183	21.1 mi	24m
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
East Avenue	1 mi	1m

Longest stretch: US Highway 183 — 21.1 mi, about 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hastings, NE and Alma, NE.

Start on US 6 Business

0.2 mi · 35 sec · West 3rd Street

Turn left onto US 34; US 281; US 6 Business

333 ft · 15 sec · North Burlington Avenue

Turn right onto US 6 Business

1.5 mi · 2 min · West 2nd Street

Turn left onto South Marian Road

1.2 mi · 1 min · South Marian Road

Turn right onto US 6; US 34

2.0 mi · 2 min · West Highway 6

Enter roundabout onto US 6; US 34

134 ft · 1 sec · West Highway 6

Continue on US 6; US 34

14 mi · 16 min · West Highway 6

Continue on US 6; US 34

12 mi · 14 min · Senator Carl T. Curtis Drive

Continue on US 6; US 34; N-10 Truck

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Street

Continue on US 6; US 34

0.5 mi · 54 sec · West 9th Street

Continue on US 6; US 34

12 mi · 13 min · Highway 6

Continue on US 6; US 34

9.6 mi · 11 min · US Highway 6 & 34

Continue on US 6; US 34

0.5 mi · 1 min · 4th Avenue

Turn left onto Arthur Street

319 ft · 14 sec · Arthur Street

Continue on Railroad Street

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Railroad Street

Turn left onto East Avenue

1.0 mi · 1 min · East Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto US 183

0.1 mi · 9 sec · Highway 281

Continue on US 183

0.8 mi · 54 sec · South East Avenue

Continue on US 183

21 mi · 24 min · US Highway 183

Turn left onto US 136

0.4 mi · 36 sec · West 7th Street

Turn right onto John Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · John Street

Arrive at destination

John Street

Trip Plan

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 39.2 miles from Hastings, NE, or about 48m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.1 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 17 miles or 21m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 39.2 miles or 48m 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 22m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alma, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Hastings, NE

This is one driving day of about 78.4 miles and 1h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Hastings, NE.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on US Highway 183 for about 21.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 39.2 mi from Hastings, NE · 48m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Upland, NE

39 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

Shelton, NE

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Kearney, NE

Meal break

The midpoint is around 39.2 miles from Hastings, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Alma, NE

The final approach into Alma, NE usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Pioneer Village

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 33.6

Minden, Nebraska

+13088321181

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.26 one way

$24.51 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$13.46	$26.92
premium	$4.89	$15.09	$30.17
diesel	$5.61	$17.31	$34.62

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 27.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

3 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Hastings Ford

Hastings, NE

EV Connect

4 DCFC

Jerry Spady Chevrolet GMC

Hastings, NE

EV Connect

1 DCFC

CITY OF ALMA STATION 2-3

Alma, NE

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

EV Connect: 2 ChargePoint Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	23.5	$8.23	$3.76
Efficient EV	19.6	$6.86	$3.14
EV Truck/SUV	31.4	$10.98	$5.02

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Hastings, NE

Late night in Hastings on Friday

Local time

12:22 AM

CDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Alma, NE

Late night in Alma on Friday

Local time

12:22 AM

CDT

Current temp

83°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

82°F

Upland, NE

39 mi in

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

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 37m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Hastings, NE to Alma, NE covers 78.4 miles and takes about 1h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US Highway 183, West Highway 6, Senator Carl T. Curtis Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 39.2 miles from Hastings, NE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.26 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

This is a straightforward 1h 37m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The route from Hastings, NE to Alma, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Hastings, NE to Alma, NE

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Alma, NE

Nearby Places

Pioneer Village

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

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Same local time

2 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 37m on the road

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