Buffalo, New York to Omaha: Road Trip Guide & Distance

880.5 miles 1417 km · straight line
996.7 miles actual route 1604.1 km · driving distance
18h 25min estimated drive time
$96 - $118 estimated fuel cost
~2h 16min flight time
268° W bearing direction

How far is Buffalo, New York from Omaha?

The distance from Buffalo, New York to Omaha is 880.5 miles (1417 km) as the crow flies. Omaha is located W of Buffalo, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 996.7 miles, taking about 18h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 16min. Both are located in United States — Buffalo, New York in New York and Omaha 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 Buffalo, New York 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, New York to Omaha

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 25min $96 - $118 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 6min $80–$150* Budget
Train ~23h 57min $120–$349* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Buffalo, New York & Omaha

Quick Facts

Buffalo, New York
42.89°N, 78.88°W
America/New_York
183m 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 294 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 73 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM