Distance from Omaha to Lincoln by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Omaha (NE) to Lincoln (NE) is 50 miles or 80 kilometers or 43 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Omaha to Lincoln is 55 miles (90 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 5 miles or 10 km.

Flight distance from Omaha, NE to Lincoln, NE in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Omaha and Lincoln is 50 miles or 80 km.
The nearest airport to Omaha, is Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and the nearest airport to Lincoln, is Kansas City International Airport (MCI).

What is the average flight time from Omaha to Lincoln?

Flight time from Omaha, NE to Lincoln, NE is 0 hours 6 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Omaha to Lincoln Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Omaha, NE to Lincoln, NE

The driving distance from Omaha, Nebraska to Lincoln, Nebraska is 55 miles or 90 km.
The total driving distance from Omaha, NE to Lincoln, NE is 55 miles or 90 kilometers. Your trip begins in Omaha, Nebraska. It ends in Lincoln, Nebraska.
The driving distance from Omaha, Nebraska to Lincoln, Nebraska is approximately 55 miles (90 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 1 to 2 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Omaha, NE to Lincoln, NE

How long is the drive from Omaha, NE to Lincoln, NE?
The total driving time is 1 hours, 9 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Omaha to Lincoln take?
Omaha and Lincoln are 1 hours 9 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 Omaha and Lincoln

Time difference between Omaha (NE) and Lincoln (NE) is 1 Hours.
Lincoln time is 1 Hours behind Omaha.

Current local time in OmahaCurrent local time in Lincoln
2026-04-01, 15:11:27 CDT2026-04-01, 14:11:27 MDT
How Far is it Between Omaha Nebraska, USA and Lincoln Nebraska, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 55 mi 90 km 47.76 nmi
Straight line distance 50 mi 80 km 43 nmi
Difference 5 mi 10 km 4 nmi

Omaha Details

Omaha is located in Nebraska, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 41° 15' 31'' Longitude: W 95° 56' 16''
Latitude41.25861
Longitude-95.93779
StateNebraska
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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 Omaha, NE and Lincoln, NE
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 1 hours 52 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 1 hours 24 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 1 hours 15 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 1 hours 7 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 1 hours 1 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 0 hours 56 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 0 hours 51 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 0 hours 48 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 0 hours 45 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 0 hours 42 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 0 hours 39 minutes