Hastings, Nebraska to Los Angeles: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1177.4 miles 1894.8 km · straight line
1416 miles actual route 2278.9 km · driving distance
24h 34min estimated drive time
$136 - $168 estimated fuel cost
~2h 52min flight time
254° WSW bearing direction

How far is Hastings, Nebraska from Los Angeles?

The distance from Hastings, Nebraska to Los Angeles is 1177.4 miles (1894.8 km) as the crow flies. Los Angeles is located WSW of Hastings, Nebraska. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1416 miles, taking about 24h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 52min. Both are located in United States — Hastings, Nebraska in Nebraska and Los Angeles in California.

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 Los Angeles. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Los Angeles

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 34min $136 - $168 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 29min $113–$212* Budget
Train ~31h 56min $170–$496* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hastings, Nebraska & Los Angeles

Quick Facts

Hastings, Nebraska
40.59°N, 98.39°W
America/Chicago
587m elevation
Los Angeles
34.05°N, 118.24°W
America/Los_Angeles
71m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 392 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 98 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM