Origin
Hastings, NE
Night in Hastings on Sunday
Local time
10:03 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hastings, NE to Blair, NE
Drive Time
2h 38m
Distance
174.7 mi
281 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 28m
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6 AM
2h 38m
8 AM
2h 59m
10 AM
2h 46m
12 PM
2h 43m
3 PM
2h 47m
5 PM
2h 58m
8 PM
2h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hastings, NE
Angel Smith
Blair, NE
Quang Nguyen Vinh
Trip Overview
The drive from Hastings, NE to Blair, NE covers 174.7 miles and takes about 2h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Burlington Avenue, Highway 281, I 80 east for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.54 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
87.4 miles from Hastings, NE
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 38m drive with frequent turns across 174.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Burlington Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Hastings, NE to Blair, NE is easy. At 2h 38m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hastings, NE to Blair, NE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Burlington Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 281 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 80 east | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 680 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 680 north | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NE 133 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Blair High Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 133 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Burlington Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hastings, NE and Blair, NE.
1
Start on West 3rd Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
West 3rd Street
2
Turn right onto North Burlington Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Burlington Avenue
3
Continue on Highway 281
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Highway 281
4
Continue on US Highway 281
8.3 mi
·
9 min
·
US Highway 281
5
Take the exit right toward I 80 east
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
I 80 east
6
Merge slight left
133 mi
·
2 hr 18 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 680 North
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 680 North
8
Continue on I 680 north
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
I 680 north
9
Take the exit slight right toward NE 133: Irvington, Blair
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
NE 133: Irvington, Blair
10
Turn straight onto Blair High Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Blair High Road
11
Continue on State Highway 133
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
State Highway 133
12
Continue on Highway 133
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 133
13
Continue on State Highway 133
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 133
14
Continue on Highway 133
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 133
15
Continue on State Highway 133
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 133
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Highway 30
43 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Highway 30
17
Exit the roundabout onto South Highway 30
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Highway 30
18
Continue on South 19th Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South 19th Street
19
Turn right onto South Street
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
South Street
20
Turn left onto South 13th Street
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
South 13th Street
21
Turn right onto Washington Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Washington Street
22
Turn left onto North 10th Street
318 ft
·
8 sec
·
North 10th Street
23
Turn right onto Front Street
390 ft
·
17 sec
·
Front Street
24
Arrive at your destination
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 87.4 miles from Hastings, NE, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 87.4 miles or 1h 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Blair, NE than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hastings, NE so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 174.7 miles and 2h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hastings, NE.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 87.4 mi from Hastings, NE · 1h 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
87 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 87.4 miles from Hastings, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Blair, NE
The final approach into Blair, NE usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Blair, NE.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.54 one way
$53.07 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
61 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $29.25 | $58.50 |
| premium | $4.80 | $32.98 | $65.96 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $38.81 | $77.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 52.4 | 0 | $18.34 | $8.39 |
| Efficient EV | 43.7 | 0 | $15.29 | $6.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 69.9 | 0 | $24.46 | $11.18 |
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
20 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
Blair, NE
Night in Blair on Sunday
Local time
10:03 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
43°F
Lincoln, NE
87 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
1 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 38m 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 Blair, NE covers 174.7 miles and takes about 2h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Burlington Avenue, Highway 281, I 80 east. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 87.4 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 $26.54 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Hastings, NE to Blair, NE is easy. At 2h 38m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hastings, NE to Blair, NE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hastings, NE to Blair, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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