Hastings, Nebraska to Lewiston, Idaho: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1013.7 miles 1631.4 km · straight line
1216.5 miles estimated 1957.7 km · driving distance
24h 28min estimated drive time
$117 - $144 estimated fuel cost
~2h 32min flight time
300° WNW bearing direction

How far is Hastings, Nebraska from Lewiston, Idaho?

The distance from Hastings, Nebraska to Lewiston, Idaho is 1013.7 miles (1631.4 km) as the crow flies. Lewiston, Idaho is located WNW of Hastings, Nebraska. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1216.5 miles, taking about 24h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 32min. Both are located in United States — Hastings, Nebraska in Nebraska and Lewiston, Idaho in Idaho.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Hastings, Nebraska and Lewiston, Idaho. 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 Hastings, Nebraska to Lewiston, Idaho

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 28min $117 - $144 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 22min $97–$182* Budget
Train ~31h 48min $146–$426* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hastings, Nebraska & Lewiston, Idaho

Quick Facts

Hastings, Nebraska
40.59°N, 98.39°W
America/Chicago
587m elevation
Lewiston, Idaho
46.42°N, 117.02°W
America/Los_Angeles
227m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 338 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 84 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients