Dickinson, North Dakota to Lincoln, Nebraska: Road Trip Guide & Distance

517 miles 832 km · straight line
620.4 miles estimated 998.4 km · driving distance
12h 29min estimated drive time
$60 - $73 estimated fuel cost
~1h 32min flight time
142° SE bearing direction

How far is Dickinson, North Dakota from Lincoln, Nebraska?

The distance from Dickinson, North Dakota to Lincoln, Nebraska is 517 miles (832 km) as the crow flies. Lincoln, Nebraska is located SE of Dickinson, North Dakota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 620.4 miles, taking about 12h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in United States — Dickinson, North Dakota in North Dakota 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. 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 Dickinson, North Dakota 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 Dickinson, North Dakota to Lincoln, Nebraska

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 29min $60 - $73 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 59min $50–$93* Budget
Train ~16h 14min $74–$217* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dickinson, North Dakota & Lincoln, Nebraska

Quick Facts

Dickinson, North Dakota
46.88°N, 102.79°W
America/Denver
735m 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 172 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients