Austin, Texas to Lincoln, Nebraska: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Austin, Texas from Lincoln, Nebraska?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Lincoln, Nebraska is 731 miles (1176.5 km) as the crow flies. Lincoln, Nebraska is located N of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 817.7 miles, taking about 14h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 58min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas in Texas 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. Heading North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road. 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 Austin, Texas and Lincoln, Nebraska. 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.