Austin, Minnesota to Hastings, Nebraska: Road Trip Guide & Distance

349.5 miles 562.5 km · straight line
419.4 miles estimated 675 km · driving distance
8h 26min estimated drive time
$40 - $50 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
234° SW bearing direction

How far is Austin, Minnesota from Hastings, Nebraska?

The distance from Austin, Minnesota to Hastings, Nebraska is 349.5 miles (562.5 km) as the crow flies. Hastings, Nebraska is located SW of Austin, Minnesota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 419.4 miles, taking about 8h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Minnesota in Minnesota and Hastings, Nebraska in Nebraska.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Austin, Minnesota and Hastings, Nebraska. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Austin, Minnesota to Hastings, Nebraska

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 26min $40 - $50 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 7min $34–$63* Budget
Train ~8h 1min $50–$147* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Minnesota & Hastings, Nebraska

Quick Facts

Austin, Minnesota
43.67°N, 92.97°W
America/Chicago
367m elevation
Hastings, Nebraska
40.59°N, 98.39°W
America/Chicago
587m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 117 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 71.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients