Altoona to Omaha: Road Trip Guide & Distance

916 miles 1474.2 km · straight line
1004.2 miles actual route 1616.1 km · driving distance
18h 50min estimated drive time
$97 - $119 estimated fuel cost
~2h 21min flight time
279° W bearing direction

How far is Altoona from Omaha?

The distance from Altoona to Omaha is 916 miles (1474.2 km) as the crow flies. Omaha is located W of Altoona. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1004.2 miles, taking about 18h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 21min. Both are located in United States — Altoona in Pennsylvania 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Altoona 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 Altoona to Omaha

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 50min $97 - $119 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 36min $80–$151* Budget
Train ~24h 29min $121–$351* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Altoona & Omaha

Quick Facts

Altoona
40.52°N, 78.39°W
America/New_York
355m 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 305 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 76 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM