Aberdeen, South Dakota to Omaha: Road Trip Guide & Distance

317.7 miles 511.3 km · straight line
380.6 miles actual route 612.5 km · driving distance
6h 38min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
155° SSE bearing direction

How far is Aberdeen, South Dakota from Omaha?

The distance from Aberdeen, South Dakota to Omaha is 317.7 miles (511.3 km) as the crow flies. Omaha is located SSE of Aberdeen, South Dakota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 380.6 miles, taking about 6h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Aberdeen, South Dakota in South Dakota and Omaha in Nebraska.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Aberdeen, South Dakota and Omaha. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Aberdeen, South Dakota to Omaha

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 38min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 58min $30–$57* Budget
Train ~6h 18min $46–$133* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Aberdeen, South Dakota & Omaha

Quick Facts

Aberdeen, South Dakota
45.46°N, 98.49°W
America/Chicago
397m elevation
Omaha
41.26°N, 95.93°W
America/Chicago
332m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 106 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 78.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM