Canton, Ohio to Lincoln, Nebraska: Road Trip Guide & Distance

800.4 miles 1288.1 km · straight line
960.5 miles estimated 1545.7 km · driving distance
19h 19min estimated drive time
$92 - $114 estimated fuel cost
~2h 7min flight time
275° W bearing direction

How far is Canton, Ohio from Lincoln, Nebraska?

The distance from Canton, Ohio to Lincoln, Nebraska is 800.4 miles (1288.1 km) as the crow flies. Lincoln, Nebraska is located W of Canton, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 960.5 miles, taking about 19h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 7min. Both are located in United States — Canton, Ohio in Ohio 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 Canton, Ohio 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.

How to Get from Canton, Ohio to Lincoln, Nebraska

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 19min $92 - $114 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 11min $77–$144* Budget
Train ~25h 7min $115–$336* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Canton, Ohio & Lincoln, Nebraska

Quick Facts

Canton, Ohio
40.80°N, 81.38°W
America/New_York
323m 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 267 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 67 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients