Denver to Lincoln, Nebraska: Road Trip Guide & Distance

443 miles 712.9 km · straight line
485.7 miles actual route 781.7 km · driving distance
8h 21min estimated drive time
$47 - $58 estimated fuel cost
~1h 23min flight time
78° ENE bearing direction

How far is Denver from Lincoln, Nebraska?

The distance from Denver to Lincoln, Nebraska is 443 miles (712.9 km) as the crow flies. Lincoln, Nebraska is located ENE of Denver. By car, the driving distance is approximately 485.7 miles, taking about 8h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 23min. Both are located in United States — Denver in Colorado 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 Denver and Lincoln, Nebraska. 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 Denver to Lincoln, Nebraska

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 21min $47 - $58 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 1min $39–$73* Budget
Train ~7h 56min $58–$170* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Denver & Lincoln, Nebraska

Quick Facts

Denver
39.74°N, 104.99°W
America/Denver
1609m 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 148 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 56.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM