How far is Omaha, NE from Lincoln, NE?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Omaha and Lincoln is 49.27 miles (79.3 km).

Flight distance from Omaha, NE to Lincoln, NE is 49.27 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 06 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Omaha, Nebraska to Lincoln, Nebraska is: 56.89 miles (91.56 km) by car.

Driving from Omaha to Lincoln will take approximately 01 hours 03 minutes.

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#1 Omaha

The largest city in Nebraska and the center of the Omaha metropolitan area. It is located on the Missouri River in eastern Nebraska. Omaha is known for its meatpacking industry, its college football, and its many attractions, such as the Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium and the Omaha Children's Museum.

Population 478393
GPS Coordinates 41°15'23"N 95°56'26"W
Latitude 41.2562600
Longitude -95.9404300
Altitude 323
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Omaha and Lincoln

The distance between Omaha and Lincoln is 92 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 01 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 Omaha and Lincoln. The current time is 06:24:42.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 53 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 25 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 08 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 56 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 48 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 45 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 42 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 7.6 liters (2.01 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Omaha and Lincoln.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Omaha to Lincoln is $6.93 (diesel $9.45).

Nebraska gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.45 $3.65 $4.09 $4.71
Total $6.93 $7.32 $8.2 $9.45

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 23, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Omaha and Lincoln (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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