Around Hastings ...
The largest community within a 50 mile [80 km] radius is Minneapolis. It is located about 26 miles [41 km] to the northwest of Hastings. Minneapolis has a population of 433,000 people.<1>.
The next largest community is Saint Paul. It is located about 19 miles [ km] to the northwest of Hastings and has a population of 307,000 people.
For comparison, Hastings has a population of 22,900 people.
Below is a sample of neighboring communities based on their distance from Hastings, with the nearest first.
- Nininger
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nininger
- Nininger is located in Dakota County
- Prescott
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prescott
- Prescott is located in Pierce County (WI)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,279 people
- Vermillion
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vermillion have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vermillion
- Vermillion is located in Dakota County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 419 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Vermillion <3>
- Coates
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the west) - Cottage Grove
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cottage Grove
- Cottage Grove is located in Washington County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 38,170 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cottage Grove <3>
- Miesville
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Miesville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Miesville
- Miesville is located in Dakota County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 121 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Miesville <3>
- New Trier
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest) - Saint Paul Park
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Paul Park
- Saint Paul Park is located in Washington County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 5,349 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Saint Paul Park <3>
- Rosemount
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rosemount have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rosemount
- Rosemount is located in Dakota County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 25,798 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rosemount <3>
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- Afton
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Afton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Afton
- Afton is located in Washington County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,036 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Afton <3>
- Hampton
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hampton
- Hampton is located in Dakota County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 692 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hampton <3>
- Inver Grove Heights
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Inver Grove Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Inver Grove Heights
- Inver Grove Heights is located in Dakota County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 35,776 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Inver Grove Heights <3>
- Newport
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Newport have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newport
- Newport is located in Washington County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,138 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Newport <3>
- Saint Marys Point
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint Marys Point have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Marys Point
- Saint Marys Point is located in Washington County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 388 people
- Welch
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Welch
- Welch is located in Goodhue County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Welch <3>
- Afton
For more communities neighboring Hastings, please visit our County-by-County Page for Hastings.
Dakota County ...
Hastings is primarily located in Dakota County<4> and is the County Seat. A portion of Hastings extends into Washington County.
The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Dakota County: Goodhue, Hennepin, Ramsey, Rice, Scott, Washington & Pierce (WI). The Mississippi River runs along the eastern border of the county.
Curious and Interesting Names Near Hastings ...
It seems like there is always a nearby community with a name that seems interesting, maybe familiar or just catches our attention in some other way. We've collected some names which strike us as being curious or interesting. Our list can be found on the Tidbits & Trivia Page for Hastings.
Airports Near Hastings ...
When a trip includes a flight, we try to find an airport that best fits our travel plans.<5> To that purpose, we've assembled a list of that are relatively close to Hastings and that information can be found on the Airports Page for Hastings.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Hastings ...
Looking for more information about Hastings? A good source is the TripAdvisor website and we always start with their TripAdvisor page for Hastings. Their page will give you an overview and then additional links that will help you to find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the TripAdvisor page for Hastings, there are neighboring communities that also have TripAdvisor pages. A list of those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Hastings.
Websites We Enjoy ...
When we're planning a trip, we like to check the following websites for sights, attractions and places to visit.
- For the State of Minnesota:
- TripAdvisor Links for:
- Minnesota Statewide Tourism
- Hastings Tourism
- Additional neighboring communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Hastings
- Also of Interest:
Off-the-Road Links ...
The official website for Hastings: www.ci.hastings.mn.us/
The official website for Dakota County: www.co.dakota.mn.us/
The official website for State of Minnesota: https://mn.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Hastings. |
| <2> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <3> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <4> | If you're interested in how the shape of Minnesota's counties, including Dakota, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <5> | When we are planning a trip (for example, to Hastings), we usually look for the obvious: the choice of airlines that fly into the airport, the number of flights, the connections we have to make, which car rentals are available, etc. We also look for sights and attractions that we might find between any given airport and our destination - we do love exploring. We're willing to fly into a more distant airport if we can get the services and amenities that we like. Even though our choice of airport might be inconvenient to others, it usually gives us a better trip. |