Brighton, Colorado to Omaha: Road Trip Guide & Distance

474 miles 762.8 km · straight line
522 miles actual route 840 km · driving distance
8h 56min estimated drive time
$50 - $62 estimated fuel cost
~1h 27min flight time
76° ENE bearing direction

How far is Brighton, Colorado from Omaha?

The distance from Brighton, Colorado to Omaha is 474 miles (762.8 km) as the crow flies. Omaha is located ENE of Brighton, Colorado. By car, the driving distance is approximately 522 miles, taking about 8h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 27min. Both are located in United States — Brighton, Colorado in Colorado and Omaha 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Brighton, Colorado and Omaha. 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 Brighton, Colorado to Omaha

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 56min $50 - $62 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 43min $42–$78* Budget
Train ~8h 29min $63–$183* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Brighton, Colorado & Omaha

Quick Facts

Brighton, Colorado
39.99°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1519m elevation
Omaha
41.26°N, 95.93°W
America/Chicago
332m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 158 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 52.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM