How far is Auburn, NE from Lincoln, NE?

The driving distance from Auburn, NE to Lincoln, NE is about 66.5 miles (107.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
66.57 mi
01h 10m
Flight
51.76 mi
83.3 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.76 mi
Kilometers
83.3 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.57 mi
Kilometers
107.13 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lincoln
Thu, Apr 30, 4:11 AM CDT
Return by in Auburn
Thu, Apr 30, 5:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-04-30T03:00
Arrive Lincoln
Thu, Apr 30, 4:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Auburn
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Otoe
NE

Village in Nebraska, USA

From Auburn
34.3 mi
00h 35m
To Lincoln
32.3 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph WNW
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Lincoln.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Lincoln.

  1. 1

    Start on Central Avenue

    7 m · 8 sec · Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto J Street

    2877 ft · 1 min · J Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Highway 75

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Highway 75

  4. 4

    Continue on South 64th Road

    8.7 mi · 10 min · South 64th Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto J Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · J Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South 65th Road

    136 m · 9 sec · South 65th Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Highway 2

    3204 ft · 49 sec · Highway 2

  8. 8

    Continue on Highway 2

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Highway 2

  9. 9

    Continue on Highway 75

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Highway 75

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Highway 2

    11.6 mi · 12 min · Highway 2

  11. 11

    Continue on I Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · I Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway 2

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Highway 2

  13. 13

    Continue on H Road

    3.5 mi · 4 min · H Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Highway 2

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Highway 2

  15. 15

    Continue on F Road

    4.7 mi · 5 min · F Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Highway 2

    1.1 km · 56 sec · Highway 2

  17. 17

    Continue on F Road

    3 mi · 3 min · F Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Rokeby Road

    4 mi · 4 min · Rokeby Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Nebraska Highway 2

    1.6 km · 1 min · Nebraska Highway 2

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward To Lincoln via Nebraska Parkway, 120th Street

    1927 ft · 47 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on To Lincoln via Nebraska Parkway

    614 ft · 15 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Nebraska Parkway

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Nebraska Parkway

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South 40th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South 40th Street

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South 40th Street

    38 m · 3 sec · South 40th Street

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto South 40th Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South 40th Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto B Street

    1019 ft · 35 sec · B Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · B Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Lincoln.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 2
20.1 mi · 30%
Highway 75
10.6 mi · 16%
South 64th Road
8.72 mi · 13%
F Road
7.69 mi · 12%
Nebraska Parkway
6.31 mi · 9%
Rokeby Road
3.98 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Highway 2

Keep slight left to continue on Highway 2

11.6 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
51.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Otoe
00h 35m from Auburn
Leave By
4:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Auburn and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lincoln.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Lincoln?

The road trip is about 66.5 miles (107.1 km) and usually takes 01h 10m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Otoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.3 miles from Auburn and 32.3 miles from Lincoln.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.86 one way or $17.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Auburn and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lincoln.

Stop Ideas Near Otoe

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Otoe, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Otoe.

RAIL

Lincoln

51 mi away
201 North 7th St.
RAIL

Omaha

61 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Lincoln. Straight-line distance: 51.76 mi (83.3 km).

Auburn

#1 Auburn

City in Nemaha County, Nebraska, United States

Population3,342
Coordinates40.3927800, -95.8388900
Altitude300
CountryUnited States
Lincoln

#2 Lincoln

The capital of Nebraska and the center of the Lincoln metropolitan area.

Population290,505
Coordinates40.8000000, -96.6669600
Altitude367
CountryUnited States
Start: Central Avenue (-95.83889, 40.392833)
End: B Street (-96.66696, 40.799868)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.35 gal
8.89 L · about $8.86
Round trip
$17.72
4.7 gal · 17.78 L
Estimated CO2
20.9 kg one way
Round trip: 41.8 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.86 $17.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.99 $19.99
Premium $4.65 $10.94 $21.87
Diesel $5.30 $12.46 $24.93

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Nebraska · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Lincoln. The current time is 03:00:44.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.