Origin
Hastings, NE
Late night in Hastings on Saturday
Local time
1:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Hastings, NE to Nebraska City, NE
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 52m
Distance
140.9 mi
227 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 41m
★
6 AM
2h 52m
8 AM
3h 14m
10 AM
3h 0m
12 PM
2h 58m
3 PM
3h 1m
5 PM
3h 13m
8 PM
2h 46m
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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Nebraska City, NE
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Hastings, NE to Nebraska City, NE covers 140.9 miles and takes about 2h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Hastings Avenue, West 2nd Street, North Pine Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.03 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
70.5 miles from Hastings, NE
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 52m. Total distance: 140.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 52m drive with frequent turns across 140.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 43 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Hastings 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hastings, NE to Nebraska City, NE is easy. At 2h 52m 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 Nebraska City, NE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Hastings Avenue | — | — |
| West 2nd Street | — | — |
| North Pine Avenue | — | — |
| East South Street | — | — |
| Highway 6 | — | — |
| South French Avenue | — | — |
| South Street | — | — |
| D Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Hastings Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hastings, NE and Nebraska City, NE.
1
Start on West 3rd Street
423 ft
·
18 sec
·
West 3rd Street
2
Turn left onto North Hastings Avenue
335 ft
·
22 sec
·
North Hastings Avenue
3
Turn left onto West 2nd Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West 2nd Street
4
Turn right onto North Pine Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Pine Avenue
5
Turn left onto East South Street
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
East South Street
6
Continue on Highway 6
23 mi
·
26 min
·
Highway 6
7
Continue on South French Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South French Avenue
8
Continue on Highway 6
6.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Highway 6
9
Continue on South Street
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
South Street
10
Continue on Highway 6
6.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Highway 6
11
Continue on D Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
D Street
12
Continue on Highway 6
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Highway 6
13
Continue on West South Boundary Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West South Boundary Street
14
Continue on Highway 6
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Highway 6
15
Continue on 1st Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
1st Street
16
Continue on Highway 6
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Highway 6
17
Turn right onto Highway 33
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Highway 33
18
Continue on West 13th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West 13th Street
19
Turn left onto Hawthorne Avenue
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Hawthorne Avenue
20
Turn straight onto East Highway 33
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Highway 33
21
Continue on Highway 33
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 33
22
Continue on West Roca Road
11 mi
·
13 min
·
West Roca Road
23
Take the ramp left toward US 77
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
US 77
24
Merge slight left onto South 12th Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South 12th Street
25
Continue on US Highway 77
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
US Highway 77
26
Take the exit slight right toward NE 2
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
NE 2
27
Merge slight left onto Nebraska Highway 2
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Nebraska Highway 2
28
Continue on Rokeby Road
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Rokeby Road
29
Continue on F Road
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
F Road
30
Continue on Highway 2
0.7 mi
·
57 sec
·
Highway 2
31
Continue on F Road
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
F Road
32
Continue on Highway 2
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 2
33
Continue on H Road
3.5 mi
·
3 min
·
H Road
34
Continue on Highway 2
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 2
35
Continue on I Road
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I Road
36
Continue on Highway 2
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Highway 2
37
Take the exit slight right
0.9 mi
·
1 min
38
Keep slight left
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
39
Continue on 4th Corso
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
4th Corso
40
Continue on 4th Corso
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
4th Corso
41
Turn left onto Steinhart Park Road
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Steinhart Park Road
42
Turn right onto Central Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Avenue
43
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 70.5 miles from Hastings, NE, or about 1h 26m 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 31 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.5 miles or 1h 26m 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 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Nebraska City, 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 140.9 miles and 2h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 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 70.5 mi from Hastings, NE · 1h 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
70 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 70.5 miles from Hastings, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Nebraska City, NE
The final approach into Nebraska City, 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 Nebraska City, 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
$22.03 one way
$44.06 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $24.19 | $48.37 |
| premium | $4.89 | $27.11 | $54.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.11 | $62.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.3 | 0 | $14.79 | $6.76 |
| Efficient EV | 35.2 | 0 | $12.33 | $5.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 56.4 | 0 | $19.73 | $9.02 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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
Nebraska City, NE
Late night in Nebraska City on Saturday
Local time
1:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
78°F
Crete, NE
70 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
5 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 52m 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 Nebraska City, NE covers 140.9 miles and takes about 2h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Hastings Avenue, West 2nd Street, North Pine Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 70.5 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 $22.03 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 Nebraska City, NE is easy. At 2h 52m 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 Nebraska City, NE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hastings, NE to Nebraska City, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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