Apple Valley, Minnesota to Lincoln, Nebraska: Road Trip Guide & Distance

323.2 miles 520.2 km · straight line
387.9 miles estimated 624.2 km · driving distance
7h 48min estimated drive time
$37 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 9min flight time
214° SW bearing direction

How far is Apple Valley, Minnesota from Lincoln, Nebraska?

The distance from Apple Valley, Minnesota to Lincoln, Nebraska is 323.2 miles (520.2 km) as the crow flies. Lincoln, Nebraska is located SW of Apple Valley, Minnesota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 387.9 miles, taking about 7h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — Apple Valley, Minnesota in Minnesota and Lincoln, Nebraska 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. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Apple Valley, Minnesota 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 Apple Valley, Minnesota to Lincoln, Nebraska

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 48min $37 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 22min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~7h 25min $47–$136* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Apple Valley, Minnesota & Lincoln, Nebraska

Quick Facts

Apple Valley, Minnesota
44.73°N, 93.22°W
America/Chicago
291m 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 108 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 77 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients