Distance from Denver to Lincoln by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Denver (CO) to Lincoln (NE) is 445 miles or 716 kilometers or 386 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Denver to Lincoln is 486 miles (783 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 41 miles or 67 km.

Denver to Lincoln Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Denver, CO to Lincoln, NE

The driving distance from Denver, Colorado to Lincoln, Nebraska is 486 miles or 783 km.
The total driving distance from Denver, CO to Lincoln, NE is 486 miles or 783 kilometers. Your trip begins in Denver, Colorado. It ends in Lincoln, Nebraska.
The driving distance from Denver, Colorado to Lincoln, Nebraska is approximately 486 miles (783 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 8 to 9 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Denver, CO to Lincoln, NE

How long is the drive from Denver, CO to Lincoln, NE?
The total driving time is 8 hours, 20 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Denver to Lincoln take?
Denver and Lincoln are 8 hours 20 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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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 Denver and Lincoln

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

Current local time in Denver	Current local time in Lincoln
2025-12-19, 05:14:42 MST	2025-12-19, 05:14:42 MST

How Far is it Between Denver Colorado, USA and Lincoln Nebraska, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	486 mi	783 km	422.04 nmi
Straight line distance	445 mi	716 km	386 nmi
Difference	41 mi	67 km	36 nmi

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