Trip from Tekamah, NE to Hastings, NE

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

3h 34m

Distance

191.7 mi

308 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

26 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

3h 22m ★

6 AM

3h 34m

8 AM

3h 59m

10 AM

3h 43m

12 PM

3h 40m

3 PM

3h 44m

5 PM

3h 58m

8 PM

3h 27m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in and county seat of Adams County, Nebraska, United States

Hastings, NE

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Trip Overview

The drive from Tekamah, NE to Hastings, NE covers 191.7 miles and takes about 3h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 80, State Highway 133, US Highway 75 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 133 miles on I 80. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.97 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

95.8 miles from Tekamah, NE

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 49m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 34m. Total distance: 191.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 34m highway drive covering 191.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 80 and State Highway 133. The longest continuous stretch is about 133 miles on I 80.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 80 is the longest continuous segment at about 133 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 80 and State Highway 133. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 34.2 miles in near I 680.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 191.7 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 34.2 miles (I 680): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 40.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 41.2 miles (I 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

34.2 mi into trip | ~43m in | I 680

Merge onto I 680

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

40.5 mi into trip | ~51m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 80 West: Lincoln

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 80 West: Lincoln

41.2 mi into trip | ~52m in | I 80

Merge onto I 80

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

174.3 mi into trip | ~3h 10m in

Take the exit toward US 34, US 281: Grand Island, Hastings

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 34, US 281: Grand Island, Hastings

191.4 mi into trip | ~3h 33m in | North Saint Joseph Avenue

Turn right onto North Saint Joseph Avenue

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 80	133 mi	2h 18m
State Highway 133	11 mi	12m
US Highway 75	9 mi	10m
US Highway 281	8.5 mi	9m
Highway 281	6.8 mi	8m
I 680	6.3 mi	7m
Highway 75	5.7 mi	8m
Highway 133	3.6 mi	4m

Longest stretch: I 80 — 133 mi, about 2h 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tekamah, NE and Hastings, NE.

Start on US 75

0.8 mi · 1 min · North 13th Street

Continue on US 75

5.7 mi · 8 min · Highway 75

Continue on US 75

0.9 mi · 1 min · US Highway 75

Continue on US 75

0.9 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Continue on US 75

8.0 mi · 9 min · US Highway 75

Continue on US 75

0.7 mi · 1 min · Herman Boulevard

Continue on US 75

0.5 mi · 46 sec · North 19th Street

Continue on US 30

1.2 mi · 2 min · South 19th Street

Continue on US 30

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Highway 30

Enter roundabout onto N-133

184 ft · 4 sec · State Highway 133

Continue on N-133

9.4 mi · 10 min · State Highway 133

Continue on N-133

1.4 mi · 1 min · Highway 133

Continue on N-133

1.2 mi · 1 min · State Highway 133

Use the straight lane.

Continue on N-133

2.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 133

Use the straight lane.

Continue on N-133

0.4 mi · 34 sec · State Highway 133

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 33 sec

Toward I 680 South

Merge onto I 680

6.3 mi · 7 min · I 680

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward I 80 West: Lincoln

Merge onto I 80

133 mi · 2 hr 18 min · I 80

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Toward US 34, US 281: Grand Island, Hastings

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 55 sec

Merge onto US 34; US 281; I 80 Alt

8.5 mi · 9 min · US Highway 281

Continue on US 34; US 281

6.8 mi · 8 min · Highway 281

Continue on US 34; US 281

0.9 mi · 2 min · North Burlington Avenue

Turn left onto West 7th Street

0.3 mi · 29 sec · West 7th Street

Turn right onto North Saint Joseph Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · North Saint Joseph Avenue

Turn right onto US 6 Business

223 ft · 4 sec · West 3rd Street

Arrive at destination

US 6 Business

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 95.8 miles from Tekamah, NE, or about 1h 49m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 133 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 42 miles or 53m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 95.8 miles or 1h 49m 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 52m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hastings, NE than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Tekamah, 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 Tekamah, NE

This is one driving day of about 191.7 miles and 3h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Tekamah, 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.

The longest stretch is on I 80 for about 133 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 95.8 mi from Tekamah, NE · 1h 49m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Louisville, NE

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

Chalco, NE

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lincoln, NE

Meal break

The midpoint is around 95.8 miles from Tekamah, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 80 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 133 miles.

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Jaipur Indian Restaurant & Brew- Rockbrook

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Omaha, Nebraska

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 41.1

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+14023927331

Visit website

Don & Millie's

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Omaha, Nebraska

0.9 mi

Astoria Biryani House Indian Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Omaha, Nebraska

1.1 mi

Jaipur Indian Restaurant & Brew- Rockbrook

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 41.1

Omaha, Nebraska

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+14023927331

Visit website

Don & Millie's

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 41.1

Omaha, Nebraska

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+14023909096

Visit website

Astoria Biryani House Indian Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 41.1

Omaha, Nebraska

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+14029345054

Visit website

Saigon Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 41.1

Omaha, Nebraska

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+14026977000

Visit website

Runza Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 41.1

Omaha, Nebraska

Hours: 10:30 am–10 pm

+14023311727

Visit website

Omaha Mercy Thai Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour Inexpensiv mile 41.1

Omaha, Nebraska

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+14026141929

Visit website

Runza Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 41.1

Omaha, Nebraska

Hours: 10:30 am–10 pm

+14025066851

Visit website

Denny's Restaurant

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 41.1

Omaha, Nebraska

Hours: Open 24 hours

+14023937343

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 41.1

Omaha, Nebraska

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 54.8

Gretna, Nebraska

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 41.1

Omaha, Nebraska

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.9 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 41.1

Omaha, Nebraska

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 41.1

Omaha, Nebraska

+18668167584

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 41.1

Omaha, Nebraska

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Early in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 41.1

Omaha, Nebraska

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Early in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 41.1

Omaha, Nebraska

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Edgerton Explorit Center

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 150.6

Aurora, Nebraska

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+14026944032

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$29.97 one way

$59.94 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 67 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$32.91	$65.81
premium	$4.89	$36.89	$73.78
diesel	$5.61	$42.32	$84.65

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: 67.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

26 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

ChargePoint Charging Station

Omaha, Nebraska

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

EVgo Charging Station

Omaha, Nebraska

EVgo

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Omaha, Nebraska

Tesla

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Gretna, Nebraska

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Omaha, Nebraska

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Gretna, Nebraska

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Omaha, Nebraska

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Blair, Nebraska

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint: 19 EV Connect: 3 EVgo: 1 Tesla: 1 Blink: 1 Other: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	57.5	$20.13	$9.20
Efficient EV	47.9	$16.77	$7.67
EV Truck/SUV	76.7	$26.84	$12.27

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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Tekamah, NE

Late night in Tekamah on Friday

Local time

12:38 AM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hastings, NE

Late night in Hastings on Friday

Local time

12:38 AM

CDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

53°F

Louisville, 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

5 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

3h 34m 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 Tekamah, NE to Hastings, NE covers 191.7 miles and takes about 3h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 80, State Highway 133, US Highway 75. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 95.8 miles from Tekamah, NE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.97 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 route from Tekamah, NE to Hastings, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Tekamah, NE to Hastings, NE

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Hastings, NE

Nearby Places

Jaipur Indian Restaurant & Brew- Rockbrook

Jaipur Indian Restaurant & Brew- Rockbrook

Don & Millie's

Astoria Biryani House Indian Restaurant

Saigon Restaurant

Runza Restaurant

Omaha Mercy Thai Restaurant

Runza Restaurant

Denny's Restaurant

EVgo Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

EV Connect Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Edgerton Explorit Center

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

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Same local time

5 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 34m on the road

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