Deadwood to Omaha: Road Trip Guide & Distance

449.8 miles 723.9 km · straight line
562 miles actual route 904.4 km · driving distance
9h 16min estimated drive time
$54 - $67 estimated fuel cost
~1h 24min flight time
116° ESE bearing direction

How far is Deadwood from Omaha?

The distance from Deadwood to Omaha is 449.8 miles (723.9 km) as the crow flies. Omaha is located ESE of Deadwood. By car, the driving distance is approximately 562 miles, taking about 9h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 24min. Both are located in United States — Deadwood in South Dakota 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 Deadwood 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 Deadwood to Omaha

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 16min $54 - $67 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 7min $45–$84* Budget
Train ~8h 48min $67–$197* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Deadwood
44.38°N, 103.73°W
America/Chicago
1393m 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 150 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 55.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM