Bloomington, Illinois to Hastings, Nebraska: Road Trip Guide & Distance

493.1 miles 793.6 km · straight line
591.7 miles estimated 952.3 km · driving distance
11h 54min estimated drive time
$57 - $70 estimated fuel cost
~1h 30min flight time
274° W bearing direction

How far is Bloomington, Illinois from Hastings, Nebraska?

The distance from Bloomington, Illinois to Hastings, Nebraska is 493.1 miles (793.6 km) as the crow flies. Hastings, Nebraska is located W of Bloomington, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 591.7 miles, taking about 11h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 30min. Both are located in United States — Bloomington, Illinois in Illinois 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 Bloomington, Illinois 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 Bloomington, Illinois to Hastings, Nebraska

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 54min $57 - $70 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 17min $47–$89* Budget
Train ~11h 18min $71–$207* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bloomington, Illinois & Hastings, Nebraska

Quick Facts

Bloomington, Illinois
40.48°N, 88.99°W
America/Chicago
243m 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 164 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 50.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients