Cheyenne to Lincoln, Nebraska: Road Trip Guide & Distance

423.9 miles 682.2 km · straight line
508.7 miles estimated 818.6 km · driving distance
10h 14min estimated drive time
$49 - $60 estimated fuel cost
~1h 21min flight time
90° E bearing direction

How far is Cheyenne from Lincoln, Nebraska?

The distance from Cheyenne to Lincoln, Nebraska is 423.9 miles (682.2 km) as the crow flies. Lincoln, Nebraska is located E of Cheyenne. By car, the driving distance is approximately 508.7 miles, taking about 10h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in United States — Cheyenne in Wyoming and Lincoln, Nebraska 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 Cheyenne 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 Cheyenne to Lincoln, Nebraska

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 14min $49 - $60 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 17min $41–$76* Budget
Train ~9h 43min $61–$178* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cheyenne & Lincoln, Nebraska

Quick Facts

Cheyenne
41.14°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1856m 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 141 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 58.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients