How far is Kearney, NE from Hastings, NE?

Fastest route

Here's the fastest route from Kearney, Nebraska, to Hastings, Nebraska, covering approximately 50.1 miles (80.6 kilometers) and taking about 54 minutes.

Directions

1. 🚗 Head east on W 24th St toward Central Ave.
2. 🔄 Turn left at the 1st cross street onto Central Ave.
3. 🛣️ Get on I-80 E by turning left onto 2nd Ave/I-80 ALT (signs for NE-44).
4. 🚧 Continue straight to stay on 2nd Ave/I-80 ALT.
5. ➡️ Turn left to merge onto I-80 E.
6. 📍 Take exit 285 for NE-10C toward Gibbon.
7. 🛣️ Keep left to continue toward Lowell Rd.
8. 🛣️ Follow Lowell Rd, W Rd, and 40th Rd to US-34 E/US-6 E in Eaton.
9. ➡️ Turn right onto Lowell Rd.
10. ➡️ Turn right toward US-34 E/US-6 E.
11. 🛣️ Follow US-34 E/US-6 E to W 4th St in Hastings.
12. ➡️ Turn left onto US-34 E/US-6 E at the traffic circle and stay on it.
13. ➡️ Turn left onto S Burlington Ave.
14. 🚗 Continue on W 4th St and drive to N Hastings Ave.
15. ➡️ Turn right at the 2nd cross street onto N Hastings Ave.

Tips & Suggestions

• 🚦 Check traffic conditions on I-80 E before starting your journey to avoid delays.
• 🛣️ Stay attentive to the road signs while merging onto I-80 E from 2nd Ave/I-80 ALT.
• 🍔 Consider taking a short break in Gibbon or Eaton for refreshments during the trip.
• 🚗 Drive cautiously and obey traffic rules, especially when navigating through the traffic circle in Hastings.
• ⛽ Make sure to have enough fuel in your vehicle for the journey, as some stretches may have limited gas stations.
• 🗺️ Keep a map or GPS navigation device handy to stay on track during the route.
• 🚗 Plan your departure time considering the estimated duration of 54 minutes to reach Hastings.

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Kearney and Hastings is 37.17 miles (59.82 km).

Flight distance from Kearney, NE to Hastings, NE is 37.17 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 07 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Kearney, Nebraska to Hastings, Nebraska is: 58.41 miles (94 km) by car.

Driving from Kearney to Hastings will take approximately 00 hours 59 minutes.

#1 Kearney

City in and county seat of Buffalo County, Nebraska, United States

Population	34235
GPS Coordinates	40°41'58"N 99°4'53"W
Latitude	40.6994600
Longitude	-99.0814800
Altitude	656
Country	United States

#2 Hastings

County seat of Adams County, Nebraska, United States

Population	24725
GPS Coordinates	40°35'10"N 98°23'18"W
Latitude	40.5861200
Longitude	-98.3883900
Altitude	587
Country	United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Kearney and Hastings

The distance between Kearney and Hastings is 94 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 02 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Kearney and Hastings. The current time is 04:41:25.

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 7.8 liters (2.06 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Kearney and Hastings.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Kearney to Hastings is $7.11 (diesel $9.7).

Nebraska gas prices.

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Nebraska ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.450 (Diesel $4.708) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 26, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Kearney and Hastings (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.