Where is Hastings, Nebraska, USA?

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Where is Hastings Located? - Hastings is a city located in the Adams County of Nebraska, United States. Hastings lies between 43.006346 Degrees North latitudes and 108.882346 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Hastings, Nebraska

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Where is Hastings?: The Google Map showing the location of Hastings in the U.S. state of Nebraska.

Where is Hastings Located?

Hastings is a city located in the Adams County of Nebraska, United States. Hastings lies between 43.006346 Degrees North latitudes and 108.882346 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Hastings city is 25152 people and the city has a total area of 14.59 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Hastings, Nebraska Quick Facts

PropertyInformation
CityHastings
CountyAdams County
StateNebraska
State CapitalLincoln
US RegionMidwestern United States
Latitude40.5863°N
Longitude98.3899°W
Elevation1,926 ft (587 m)
Land Area13.70 sq mi
Water Area0.09 sq mi
Total Area13.79 sq mi
Population (latest Census year)25,152 (Census 2020)
Population DensityApproximately 1,836 per sq mi
ZIP Codes68901, 68902
Area Code402
Time Zone StandardCentral Standard Time (CST, UTC−6)
Time Zone DaylightCentral Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5)
CurrencyUS Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code31-21150
Congressional DistrictNebraska's 3rd Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Hastings, Nebraska

  • Juniata, Nebraska - East - 5 mi
  • Doniphan, Nebraska - Northeast - 12 mi
  • Clay Center, Nebraska - South - 18 mi
  • Minden, Nebraska - West - 28 mi
  • Grand Island, Nebraska - Northeast - 27 mi
  • Sutton, Nebraska - Southeast - 31 mi
  • Aurora, Nebraska - North - 34 mi
  • Red Cloud, Nebraska - South - 45 mi
  • Kearney, Nebraska - West - 43 mi
  • York, Nebraska - East - 53 mi

Driving Distances from Hastings, Nebraska

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
JuniataNebraska58 minutes
DoniphanNebraska1215 minutes
Clay CenterNebraska1822 minutes
Grand IslandNebraska2730 minutes
MindenNebraska2830 minutes
SuttonNebraska3135 minutes
AuroraNebraska3440 minutes
KearneyNebraska4345 minutes
YorkNebraska5355 minutes
LincolnNebraska1071 hour 45 minutes

Transportation and Connectivity in Hastings, Nebraska

TransportationDetails
Airport NameHastings Municipal Airport
IATA CodeHSI
PortNot Applicable
Major HighwaysU.S. Highway 6, U.S. Highway 34, U.S. Highway 281, Nebraska Highway 44
Train/Amtrak ServiceNo passenger rail service; freight rail operated by BNSF Railway
Local Bus/Transit ServiceHastings Area Bus System (HABS)
  • U.S. Highways 6, 34, and 281 make Hastings a regional transportation hub in south-central Nebraska.
  • Hastings Municipal Airport supports general aviation, business aviation, and flight training operations.
  • Freight rail service provided by BNSF Railway supports local manufacturing and agricultural industries.
  • Hastings Area Bus System (HABS) offers public transportation throughout the city.
  • The city's central location provides convenient access to Grand Island, Kearney, Lincoln, and Interstate 80 via nearby highway connections.

What are top Places to Visit in Hastings, Nebraska

Landmark NameType
Hastings MuseumMuseum
Brickyard ParkCity Park
Lake Hastings ParkRecreation Area
Nebraska Firefighters MuseumHistory Museum
Heartwell ParkUrban Park
Russ's Market Burlington StationHistoric Landmark
Prairie Loft CenterCultural & Event Venue
Aquacourt Family Water ParkWater Park
Libs ParkCommunity Park
Fort Kearny State Historical ParkHistoric State Park

Colleges and Universities in Hastings, Nebraska

InstitutionTypeLevelNotable For
Hastings CollegePrivateCollegeLiberal arts, business, education, music, and athletics
Central Community College – Hastings CampusPublicCommunity CollegeTechnical education, workforce training, and associate degrees
University of Nebraska at KearneyPublicUniversityBusiness, education, health sciences, and research
Nebraska College of Technical AgriculturePublicCollegeAgriculture, veterinary technology, and applied sciences
Doane UniversityPrivateUniversityLiberal arts, business, education, and graduate studies

Waterbodies in Hastings, Nebraska

Lake Hastings, West Fork Big Blue River, Little Blue River, Prairie Lake, Heartwell Lake, Lochland Country Club Lake, Blue River, Mormon Island Lake, Johnson Lake, Harlan County Reservoir

Golf Courses in Hastings, Nebraska

Lochland Country Club, Southern Hills Golf Course, Indianhead Golf Club, Awarii Dunes Golf Club, Centura Hills Golf Club, Kearney Country Club, York Country Club, Highlands Golf Course

Hastings, Nebraska — Key Historical Facts

  • Hastings was founded in 1872 following the arrival of the Burlington and Missouri River Railroad and was named after Colonel Thomas D. Hastings.
  • The city quickly became an important agricultural, railroad, and commercial center serving south-central Nebraska.
  • During the early twentieth century, Hastings grew through manufacturing, wholesale trade, and food processing industries while remaining a major regional market for agriculture.
  • Hastings is widely recognized as the birthplace of Kool-Aid, invented by Edwin Perkins in 1927, and celebrates this heritage with annual community events.
  • Today, Hastings is known for its vibrant downtown, higher education institutions, strong manufacturing sector, cultural attractions, and role as a regional economic hub.

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