Origin
Hastings, NE
Evening in Hastings on Friday
Local time
8:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Hastings, NE to Winnebago, NE
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 59m
Distance
191.2 mi
308 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 47m
★
6 AM
4h 0m
8 AM
4h 26m
10 AM
4h 9m
12 PM
4h 6m
3 PM
4h 10m
5 PM
4h 24m
8 PM
3h 52m
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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Winnebago, NE
Evan Chasteen
Trip Overview
The drive from Hastings, NE to Winnebago, NE covers 191.2 miles and takes about 3h 59m 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 $29.89 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
95.6 miles from Hastings, NE
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 59m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 59m. Total distance: 191.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 59m 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 3h 59m drive with frequent turns across 191.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hastings, NE to Winnebago, NE is easy. At 3h 59m 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 Winnebago, NE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Burlington Avenue | — | — |
| Highway 281 | — | — |
| I 80 east | — | — |
| Grand Island | — | — |
| South Locust Street | — | — |
| Highway 34 | — | — |
| Husker Highway | — | — |
| South Gunbarrel Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Burlington Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hastings, NE and Winnebago, 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
1.2 mi
·
1 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward Grand Island
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Island
8
Turn left onto South Locust Street
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
South Locust Street
9
Turn right onto Highway 34
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 34
10
Turn left onto Husker Highway
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
Husker Highway
11
Continue on South Gunbarrel Road
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
South Gunbarrel Road
12
Turn right onto Highway 30
18 mi
·
21 min
·
Highway 30
13
Continue on G Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
G Street
14
Continue on 16th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
16th Street
15
Continue on Highway 30
26 mi
·
31 min
·
Highway 30
16
Continue on US Highway 30
10 mi
·
12 min
·
US Highway 30
17
Continue on South 9th Street
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
South 9th Street
18
Turn left
1.0 mi
·
1 min
19
Turn right onto 8th Street
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
8th Street
20
Turn left onto 3rd Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue
21
Turn right onto 23rd Street
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
23rd Street
22
Continue on Road D
19 mi
·
20 min
·
Road D
23
Turn left onto County Road 19
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 19
24
Turn right onto Road S
4.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Road S
25
Turn right onto Road 5
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Road 5
26
Turn left onto Highway 30
17 mi
·
18 min
·
Highway 30
27
Take the exit slight right
0.4 mi
·
1 min
28
Turn left onto Highway 77
7.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Highway 77
29
Take the exit slight right toward US 77
17 mi
·
19 min
·
US 77
30
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Charde Avenue
190 ft
·
3 sec
·
Charde Avenue
31
Exit the roundabout onto Charde Avenue
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Charde Avenue
32
Continue on Highway 77
27 mi
·
31 min
·
Highway 77
33
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Bluff Street
125 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Bluff Street
34
Exit the roundabout onto South Bluff Street
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
South Bluff Street
35
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 95.6 miles from Hastings, NE, or about 1h 59m 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 42 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 95.6 miles or 1h 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Winnebago, 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.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 191.2 miles and 3h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 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 95.6 mi from Hastings, NE · 1h 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
96 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 95.6 miles from Hastings, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Winnebago, NE
The final approach into Winnebago, 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 Winnebago, 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
$29.89 one way
$59.78 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
67 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $32.82 | $65.64 |
| premium | $4.89 | $36.79 | $73.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $42.21 | $84.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 57.4 | 0 | $20.08 | $9.18 |
| Efficient EV | 47.8 | 0 | $16.73 | $7.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 76.5 | 0 | $26.77 | $12.24 |
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
22 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
Winnebago, NE
Evening in Winnebago on Friday
Local time
8:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
78°F
Columbus, NE
96 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
32 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
3h 59m 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 Winnebago, NE covers 191.2 miles and takes about 3h 59m 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 95.6 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 $29.89 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 Winnebago, NE is easy. At 3h 59m 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 Winnebago, NE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hastings, NE to Winnebago, 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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