Cedar Falls to Hastings, Nebraska: Road Trip Guide & Distance

335.2 miles 539.4 km · straight line
402.2 miles estimated 647.3 km · driving distance
8h 5min estimated drive time
$39 - $48 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
248° WSW bearing direction

How far is Cedar Falls from Hastings, Nebraska?

The distance from Cedar Falls to Hastings, Nebraska is 335.2 miles (539.4 km) as the crow flies. Hastings, Nebraska is located WSW of Cedar Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 402.2 miles, taking about 8h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Falls in Iowa 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 Cedar Falls 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 Cedar Falls to Hastings, Nebraska

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 5min $39 - $48 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 42min $32–$60* Budget
Train ~7h 41min $48–$141* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Falls & Hastings, Nebraska

Quick Facts

Cedar Falls
42.53°N, 92.45°W
America/Chicago
268m 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 112 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 74.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients