Distance from Colorado Springs to Lincoln by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Colorado Springs (CO) to Lincoln (NE) is 454 miles or 730 kilometers or 394 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Colorado Springs to Lincoln is 556 miles (896 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 102 miles or 166 km.

Flight distance from Colorado Springs, CO to Lincoln, NE in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Colorado Springs and Lincoln is 454 miles or 730 km.
The nearest airport to Colorado Springs, is Denver International Airport (DEN) and the nearest airport to Lincoln, is Kansas City International Airport (MCI).

What is the average flight time from Colorado Springs to Lincoln?

Flight time from Colorado Springs, CO to Lincoln, NE is 1 hours 2 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Colorado Springs to Lincoln Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Colorado Springs, CO and Lincoln, NE
This map shows the distance from Colorado Springs, CO, Usa to Lincoln, NE, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Colorado Springs, Colorado to Lincoln, Nebraska is displayed below.

Driving distance from Colorado Springs, CO to Lincoln, NE

The driving distance from Colorado Springs, Colorado to Lincoln, Nebraska is 556 miles or 896 km.
The total driving distance from Colorado Springs, CO to Lincoln, NE is 556 miles or 896 kilometers. Your trip begins in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It ends in Lincoln, Nebraska.
The driving distance from Colorado Springs, Colorado to Lincoln, Nebraska is approximately 556 miles (896 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 9 to 10 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Colorado Springs, CO to Lincoln, NE

How long is the drive from Colorado Springs, CO to Lincoln, NE?
The total driving time is 9 hours, 29 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Colorado Springs to Lincoln take?
Colorado Springs and Lincoln are 9 hours 29 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Colorado Springs and Lincoln

Time difference between Colorado Springs (CO) and Lincoln (NE) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in Colorado SpringsCurrent local time in Lincoln
2025-12-15, 15:45:51 MST2025-12-15, 15:45:51 MST
How Far is it Between Colorado Springs Colorado, USA and Lincoln Nebraska, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Colorado Springs, CO and Lincoln, NE in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 556 mi 896 km 482.83 nmi
Straight line distance 454 mi 730 km 394 nmi
Difference 102 mi 166 km 88 nmi

Colorado Springs Details

Colorado Springs is located in Colorado, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 38° 50' 2'' Longitude: W 104° 49' 16.9''
Latitude38.83388
Longitude-104.82136
StateColorado
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Lincoln Details

Lincoln is located in Nebraska, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 40° 47' 60'' Longitude: W 96° 40' 1.1''
Latitude40.8
Longitude-96.66696
StateNebraska
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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Colorado Springs, CO and Lincoln, NE
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 18 hours 40 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 14 hours 0 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 12 hours 26 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 11 hours 12 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 10 hours 10 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 9 hours 20 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 8 hours 36 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 8 hours 0 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 7 hours 28 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 7 hours 0 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 6 hours 35 minutes