How far is Nebraska City, NE from Lincoln, NE?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Nebraska City and Lincoln is 43.14 miles (69.43 km).

Flight distance from Nebraska City, NE to Lincoln, NE is 43.14 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 05 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Nebraska City, Nebraska to Lincoln, Nebraska is: 48.12 miles (77.45 km) by car.

Driving from Nebraska City to Lincoln will take approximately 00 hours 53 minutes.

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#1 Nebraska City

City and county seat of Otoe County, Nebraska, United States

Population 7292
GPS Coordinates 40°40'36"N 95°51'33"W
Latitude 40.6766700
Longitude -95.8591700
Altitude 322
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 Nebraska City and Lincoln

The distance between Nebraska City and Lincoln is 77 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 51 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 Nebraska City and Lincoln. The current time is 08:07:26.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 36 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 12 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 57 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 48 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 41 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 38 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 36 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 6.43 liters (1.7 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Nebraska City and Lincoln.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Nebraska City to Lincoln is $5.86 (diesel $7.99).

Nebraska gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.45 $3.65 $4.09 $4.71
Total $5.86 $6.19 $6.94 $7.99

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 Nebraska City 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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