Origin
Hastings, NE
Evening in Hastings on Monday
Local time
5:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hastings, NE to Cambridge, NE
Drive Time
2h 5m
Distance
101.5 mi
163 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 56m
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6 AM
2h 5m
8 AM
2h 23m
10 AM
2h 11m
12 PM
2h 10m
3 PM
2h 12m
5 PM
2h 22m
8 PM
2h 0m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Hastings, NE to Cambridge, NE covers 101.5 miles and takes about 2h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 6 & 34, US Highway 6 & 34, West Highway 6 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 34.9 miles on Highway 6 & 34. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.42 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
50.7 miles from Hastings, NE
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 2h 5m highway drive covering 101.5 miles, with most of the trip on Highway 6 & 34 and US Highway 6 & 34. The longest continuous stretch is about 34.9 miles on Highway 6 & 34.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 6 & 34 is the longest continuous segment at about 34.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 6 & 34 and US Highway 6 & 34. 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Hastings, NE to Cambridge, NE is easy. At 2h 5m with 80% 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.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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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
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~0m in
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US 6 Business / West 2nd Street
Turn right onto US 6 Business / West 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
4
3 mi into trip
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~5m in
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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
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~7m in
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US 6; US 34 / West Highway 6
Enter roundabout onto US 6; US 34 / West Highway 6
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 6 & 34 | 34.9 mi | 40m |
| US Highway 6 & 34 | 18.9 mi | 22m |
| West Highway 6 | 16 mi | 18m |
| Senator Carl T. Curtis Drive | 12.4 mi | 14m |
| Highway 6 | 11.7 mi | 13m |
| West 2nd Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| 4th Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| South Marian Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Highway 6 & 34
— 34.9 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hastings, NE and Cambridge, NE.
1
Start on US 6 Business
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
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West 3rd Street
2
Turn left onto US 34; US 281; US 6 Business
333 ft
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15 sec
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North Burlington Avenue
3
Turn right onto US 6 Business
1.5 mi
·
2 min
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West 2nd Street
4
Turn left onto South Marian Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
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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
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West Highway 6
7
Continue on US 6; US 34
14 mi
·
16 min
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West Highway 6
8
Continue on US 6; US 34
12 mi
·
14 min
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Senator Carl T. Curtis Drive
9
Continue on US 6; US 34; N-10 Truck
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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North Street
10
Continue on US 6; US 34
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
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West 9th Street
11
Continue on US 6; US 34
12 mi
·
13 min
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Highway 6
12
Continue on US 6; US 34
9.6 mi
·
11 min
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US Highway 6 & 34
13
Continue on US 6; US 34
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
4th Avenue
14
Continue on US 6; US 34
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
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West 4th Avenue
15
Continue on US 6; US 34
9.2 mi
·
11 min
·
US Highway 6 & 34
16
Continue on US 6; US 34
22 mi
·
25 min
·
Highway 6 & 34
17
Continue on US 6; US 34
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Chestnut Street
18
Continue on US 6; US 34
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Highway 6 & 34
19
Continue on US 6; US 34
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
6 & 34 Highway Street
20
Continue on US 6; US 34
8.0 mi
·
9 min
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Highway 6 & 34
21
Arrive at destination
US 6; US 34
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 50.7 miles from Hastings, NE, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.9 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 80 miles or 1h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.7 miles or 1h 2m 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 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cambridge, 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 101.5 miles and 2h 5m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Highway 6 & 34 for about 34.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50.7 mi from Hastings, NE · 1h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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 50.7 miles from Hastings, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cambridge, NE
The final approach into Cambridge, 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 Cambridge, 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
$15.42 one way
$30.83 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $17.00 | $33.99 |
| premium | $4.80 | $19.16 | $38.32 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $22.55 | $45.10 |
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: 35.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.5 | 0 | $10.66 | $4.87 |
| Efficient EV | 25.4 | 0 | $8.88 | $4.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.6 | 0 | $14.21 | $6.50 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Cambridge, NE
Evening in Cambridge on Monday
Local time
5:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°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
3 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
2h 5m 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 Cambridge, NE covers 101.5 miles and takes about 2h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 6 & 34, US Highway 6 & 34, West Highway 6. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.7 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 $15.42 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.
The drive from Hastings, NE to Cambridge, NE is easy. At 2h 5m with 80% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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.
The route from Hastings, NE to Cambridge, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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