Detroit to Omaha: Road Trip Guide & Distance

667.4 miles 1074.1 km · straight line
734.3 miles actual route 1181.8 km · driving distance
13h 30min estimated drive time
$71 - $87 estimated fuel cost
~1h 51min flight time
268° W bearing direction

How far is Detroit from Omaha?

The distance from Detroit to Omaha is 667.4 miles (1074.1 km) as the crow flies. Omaha is located W of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 734.3 miles, taking about 13h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 51min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Detroit 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 Detroit to Omaha

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 30min $71 - $87 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 12min $59–$110* Budget
Train ~17h 33min $88–$257* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Detroit & Omaha

Quick Facts

Detroit
42.33°N, 83.05°W
America/Detroit
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 222 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM