Origin
McCook, NE
Evening in McCook on Sunday
Local time
5:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from McCook, NE to Hastings, NE
Drive Time
2h 15m
Distance
127.4 mi
205 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 6m
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6 AM
2h 15m
8 AM
2h 34m
10 AM
2h 22m
12 PM
2h 20m
3 PM
2h 23m
5 PM
2h 33m
8 PM
2h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
McCook, NE
Joe Chen
Hastings, NE
Angel Smith
Trip Overview
The drive from McCook, NE to Hastings, NE covers 127.4 miles and takes about 2h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East H Street, East 11th Street, East B Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.35 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
63.7 miles from McCook, NE
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 15m drive with frequent turns across 127.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East H Street 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 McCook, NE to Hastings, NE is easy. At 2h 15m 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 McCook, NE to Hastings, NE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East H Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 11th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East B Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 6 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| D Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Maple Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Nasby Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 6 & 34 Highway Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East H Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McCook, NE and Hastings, NE.
1
Start on Norris Avenue
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Norris Avenue
2
Turn right onto East H Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East H Street
3
Turn right onto East 11th Street
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
East 11th Street
4
Turn left onto East B Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East B Street
5
Continue on Highway 6 & 34
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Highway 6 & 34
6
Continue on D Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
D Street
7
Continue on Highway 6 & 34
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Highway 6 & 34
8
Continue on Maple Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Maple Street
9
Continue on Highway 6 & 34
6.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Highway 6 & 34
10
Continue on Nasby Street
8.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Nasby Street
11
Continue on 6 & 34 Highway Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
6 & 34 Highway Street
12
Continue on Highway 6 & 34
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Highway 6 & 34
13
Continue on Chestnut Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Chestnut Street
14
Continue on Highway 6 & 34
22 mi
·
25 min
·
Highway 6 & 34
15
Continue on US Highway 6 & 34
9.2 mi
·
11 min
·
US Highway 6 & 34
16
Continue on West 4th Avenue
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
West 4th Avenue
17
Continue on 4th Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
4th Avenue
18
Continue on US Highway 6 & 34
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
US Highway 6 & 34
19
Continue on Highway 6
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Highway 6
20
Continue on West 9th Street
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
West 9th Street
21
Continue on North Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Street
22
Continue on Senator Carl T. Curtis Drive
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Senator Carl T. Curtis Drive
23
Continue on West Highway 6
14 mi
·
16 min
·
West Highway 6
24
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Highway 6
144 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Highway 6
25
Exit the roundabout onto West Highway 6
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Highway 6
26
Turn left onto South Marian Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
South Marian Road
27
Turn right onto West 2nd Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
West 2nd Street
28
Turn left onto North Kansas Avenue
335 ft
·
22 sec
·
North Kansas Avenue
29
Turn left onto West 3rd Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
West 3rd Street
30
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 63.7 miles from McCook, NE, or about 1h 7m 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 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63.7 miles or 1h 7m 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 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hastings, NE than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving McCook, 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 McCook, NE
This is one driving day of about 127.4 miles and 2h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from McCook, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 63.7 mi from McCook, NE · 1h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
64 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 63.7 miles from McCook, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hastings, NE
The final approach into Hastings, 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 Hastings, 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
$19.35 one way
$38.70 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
45 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $21.33 | $42.66 |
| premium | $4.80 | $24.05 | $48.10 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $28.30 | $56.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.2 | 0 | $13.38 | $6.12 |
| Efficient EV | 31.9 | 0 | $11.15 | $5.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 51 | 0 | $17.84 | $8.15 |
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Hastings, NE
Evening in Hastings on Sunday
Local time
5:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°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
37 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 15m 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 McCook, NE to Hastings, NE covers 127.4 miles and takes about 2h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East H Street, East 11th Street, East B Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 63.7 miles from McCook, NE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.35 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 McCook, NE to Hastings, NE is easy. At 2h 15m 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 McCook, NE to Hastings, NE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from McCook, NE to Hastings, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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