How far is Columbus, NE from Lincoln, NE?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Columbus and Lincoln is 56.8 miles (91.41 km).
Flight distance from Columbus, NE to Lincoln, NE is 56.8 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 09 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 08 minutes to travel from Columbus to Lincoln with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Columbus, Nebraska to Lincoln, Nebraska is: 78.41 miles (126.19 km) by car.
Driving from Columbus to Lincoln will take approximately 01 hours 23 minutes.
#1 Columbus
City in Platte County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 2923 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°25'47"N 97°22'6"W |
| Latitude | 41.4297300 |
| Longitude | -97.3683800 |
| Altitude | 441 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lincoln
The capital of Nebraska and the center of the Lincoln metropolitan area. It is located in the southeastern part of the state. Lincoln is known for its college football team, the Nebraska Cornhuskers, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Lincoln Children's Zoo and the Museum of American Speed.
| Population | 290505 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°48'0"N 96°40'1"W |
| Latitude | 40.8000000 |
| Longitude | -96.6669600 |
| Altitude | 367 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Lincoln: B Street (-96.66696,40.799868)
Estimated Travel Time Between Columbus and Lincoln
The distance between Columbus and Lincoln is 126 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 24 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Columbus and Lincoln. The current time is 01:54:58.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 36 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 57 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 34 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 18 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 07 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 02 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 58 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 10.47 liters (2.77 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Columbus and Lincoln.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Columbus to Lincoln is $9.55 (diesel $13.03).
Nebraska gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.45 | $3.65 | $4.09 | $4.71 |
| Total | $9.55 | $10.09 | $11.3 | $13.03 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Nebraska ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.450 (Diesel $4.708) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Columbus and Lincoln (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
