Hastings, Nebraska to Salt Lake City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

707 miles 1137.8 km · straight line
848.4 miles estimated 1365.4 km · driving distance
17h 4min estimated drive time
$82 - $100 estimated fuel cost
~1h 55min flight time
275° W bearing direction

How far is Hastings, Nebraska from Salt Lake City?

The distance from Hastings, Nebraska to Salt Lake City is 707 miles (1137.8 km) as the crow flies. Salt Lake City is located W of Hastings, Nebraska. By car, the driving distance is approximately 848.4 miles, taking about 17h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 55min. Both are located in United States — Hastings, Nebraska in Nebraska and Salt Lake City in Utah.

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 Salt Lake City. 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 Salt Lake City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 4min $82 - $100 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 29min $68–$127* Budget
Train ~22h 11min $102–$297* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hastings, Nebraska & Salt Lake City

Quick Facts

Hastings, Nebraska
40.59°N, 98.39°W
America/Chicago
587m elevation
Salt Lake City
40.76°N, 111.89°W
America/Denver
1288m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 236 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 59 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients