Hastings, Nebraska to Newton, Iowa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

288.3 miles 463.9 km · straight line
360.3 miles estimated 579.9 km · driving distance
7h 15min estimated drive time
$35 - $43 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
73° ENE bearing direction

How far is Hastings, Nebraska from Newton, Iowa?

The distance from Hastings, Nebraska to Newton, Iowa is 288.3 miles (463.9 km) as the crow flies. Newton, Iowa is located ENE of Hastings, Nebraska. By car, the driving distance is approximately 360.3 miles, taking about 7h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Hastings, Nebraska in Nebraska and Newton, Iowa in Iowa.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Hastings, Nebraska and Newton, Iowa. 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 Newton, Iowa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 15min $35 - $43 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 42min $29–$54* Budget
Train ~6h 53min $43–$126* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hastings, Nebraska & Newton, Iowa

Quick Facts

Hastings, Nebraska
40.59°N, 98.39°W
America/Chicago
587m elevation
Newton, Iowa
41.70°N, 93.05°W
America/Chicago
290m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 96 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 86.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients