How far is Lincoln, NE from Auburn, NE?

The driving distance from Lincoln, NE to Auburn, NE is about 66.6 miles (107.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
66.59 mi
01h 20m
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
66.59 mi
Kilometers
107.16 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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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 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Thu, Apr 16, 10:08 AM CDT
Return by in Lincoln
Thu, Apr 16, 11:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lincoln
2026-04-16T08:47
Arrive Auburn
Thu, Apr 16, 10:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lincoln
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Syracuse
NE

City in Nebraska

From Lincoln
33.2 mi
00h 40m
To Auburn
33.3 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 16 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on B Street

    1019 ft · 37 sec · B Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 40th Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South 40th Street

  3. 3

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

    39 m · 3 sec · South 40th Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto South 40th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South 40th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Nebraska Parkway

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Nebraska Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto NE 2 East, I 29

    2216 ft · 54 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Nebraska Highway 2

    1.6 km · 1 min · Nebraska Highway 2

  8. 8

    Continue on Rokeby Road

    4 mi · 4 min · Rokeby Road

  9. 9

    Continue on F Road

    3 mi · 3 min · F Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway 2

    1.1 km · 57 sec · Highway 2

  11. 11

    Continue on F Road

    4.6 mi · 5 min · F Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway 2

    3 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 I Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · I Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Highway 2

    11.8 mi · 13 min · Highway 2

  17. 17

    Continue on Highway 75

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Highway 75

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South 63rd Road

    1269 ft · 27 sec · South 63rd Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Jade Road

    2627 ft · 46 sec · Jade Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South 64th Road

    8.7 mi · 10 min · South 64th Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Highway 75

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Highway 75

  22. 22

    Continue on J Street

    2877 ft · 1 min · J Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    7 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 2
18.3 mi · 28%
Highway 75
10.2 mi · 15%
South 64th Road
8.72 mi · 13%
F Road
7.63 mi · 11%
Nebraska Parkway
6.63 mi · 10%
Rokeby Road
3.98 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Highway 2

Continue on Highway 2

11.8 mi · 00h 13m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
51.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Syracuse
00h 40m from Lincoln
Leave By
3:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lincoln and Sunny near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 66.6 miles (107.2 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Syracuse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.2 miles from Lincoln and 33.3 miles from Auburn.

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 14.8 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 3:48 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 Sunny around Lincoln and Sunny near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near Syracuse

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Syracuse, 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 Syracuse.

RAIL

Lincoln

48 mi away
201 North 7th St.
RAIL

Omaha

69 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street

Flight Path Map

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

Lincoln

#1 Lincoln

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

Population290,505
Coordinates40.8000000, -96.6669600
Altitude367
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

City in Nemaha County, Nebraska, United States

Population3,342
Coordinates40.3927800, -95.8388900
Altitude300
CountryUnited States
Start: Lincoln (-96.66696, 40.8)
End: Auburn (-95.83889, 40.39278)

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Lincoln and Auburn. The current time is 08:47:40.

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.