Baltimore to Lincoln, Nebraska: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1065.4 miles 1714.6 km · straight line
1211.5 miles actual route 1949.7 km · driving distance
22h 21min estimated drive time
$117 - $143 estimated fuel cost
~2h 39min flight time
282° WNW bearing direction

How far is Baltimore from Lincoln, Nebraska?

The distance from Baltimore to Lincoln, Nebraska is 1065.4 miles (1714.6 km) as the crow flies. Lincoln, Nebraska is located WNW of Baltimore. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1211.5 miles, taking about 22h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 39min. Both are located in United States — Baltimore in Maryland 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 Baltimore 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.

How to Get from Baltimore to Lincoln, Nebraska

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 21min $117 - $143 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 49min $97–$182* Budget
Train ~29h 3min $145–$424* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Baltimore & Lincoln, Nebraska

Quick Facts

Baltimore
39.29°N, 76.61°W
America/New_York
10m 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 355 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 89 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM