How far is Lincoln, NE from Omaha, NE?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Lincoln and Omaha is 49.27 miles (79.3 km).
Flight distance from Lincoln, NE to Omaha, NE is 49.27 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 06 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Lincoln, Nebraska to Omaha, Nebraska is: 56.61 miles (91.1 km) by car.
Driving from Lincoln to Omaha will take approximately 01 hours 01 minutes.
#1 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 |
#2 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 |
Ending point in Omaha: Harney Street (-95.940428,41.256566)
Estimated Travel Time Between Lincoln and Omaha
The distance between Lincoln and Omaha is 91 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 00 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 Lincoln and Omaha. The current time is 01:16:53.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 53 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 24 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 07 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 7.56 liters (2 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lincoln and Omaha.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lincoln to Omaha is $6.89 (diesel $9.4).
Nebraska gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.45 | $3.65 | $4.09 | $4.71 |
| Total | $6.89 | $7.28 | $8.16 | $9.4 |
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 April 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lincoln and Omaha (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
