Ann Arbor to Lincoln, Nebraska: Road Trip Guide & Distance

677.2 miles 1089.8 km · straight line
812.6 miles estimated 1307.8 km · driving distance
16h 21min estimated drive time
$78 - $96 estimated fuel cost
~1h 52min flight time
266° W bearing direction

How far is Ann Arbor from Lincoln, Nebraska?

The distance from Ann Arbor to Lincoln, Nebraska is 677.2 miles (1089.8 km) as the crow flies. Lincoln, Nebraska is located W of Ann Arbor. By car, the driving distance is approximately 812.6 miles, taking about 16h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 52min. Both are located in United States — Ann Arbor in Michigan and Lincoln, Nebraska 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 Ann Arbor and Lincoln, Nebraska. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Ann Arbor to Lincoln, Nebraska

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 21min $78 - $96 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 37min $65–$122* Budget
Train ~21h 15min $98–$284* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ann Arbor & Lincoln, Nebraska

Quick Facts

Ann Arbor
42.28°N, 83.74°W
America/Detroit
269m elevation
Lincoln, Nebraska
40.81°N, 96.70°W
America/Chicago
362m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 226 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients