Buffalo, Minnesota to Omaha: Road Trip Guide & Distance

289.7 miles 466.2 km · straight line
368.3 miles actual route 592.7 km · driving distance
7h 28min estimated drive time
$35 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
202° SSW bearing direction

How far is Buffalo, Minnesota from Omaha?

The distance from Buffalo, Minnesota to Omaha is 289.7 miles (466.2 km) as the crow flies. Omaha is located SSW of Buffalo, Minnesota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 368.3 miles, taking about 7h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Buffalo, Minnesota in Minnesota 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. 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 Buffalo, Minnesota 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 Buffalo, Minnesota to Omaha

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 28min $35 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 58min $29–$55* Budget
Train ~7h 6min $44–$129* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Buffalo, Minnesota & Omaha

Quick Facts

Buffalo, Minnesota
45.17°N, 93.87°W
America/Chicago
283m 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 97 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 86 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM