Albuquerque to Omaha: Road Trip Guide & Distance

720.7 miles 1159.8 km · straight line
866.9 miles actual route 1395.1 km · driving distance
16h 5min estimated drive time
$83 - $103 estimated fuel cost
~1h 57min flight time
51° NE bearing direction

How far is Albuquerque from Omaha?

The distance from Albuquerque to Omaha is 720.7 miles (1159.8 km) as the crow flies. Omaha is located NE of Albuquerque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 866.9 miles, taking about 16h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 57min. Both are located in United States — Albuquerque in New Mexico and Omaha in Nebraska.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Albuquerque 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 Albuquerque to Omaha

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 5min $83 - $103 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 57min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 18min $69–$130* Budget
Train ~20h 55min $104–$303* Comfort

Quick Facts

Albuquerque
35.08°N, 106.65°W
America/Denver
1520m 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 240 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 60 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM