Bloomington, Indiana to Lincoln, Nebraska: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Bloomington, Indiana from Lincoln, Nebraska?

The distance from Bloomington, Indiana to Lincoln, Nebraska is 550.3 miles (885.6 km) as the crow flies. Lincoln, Nebraska is located WNW of Bloomington, Indiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 660.3 miles, taking about 13h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 36min. Both are located in United States — Bloomington, Indiana in Indiana 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bloomington, Indiana 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.