Durham, North Carolina to Omaha: Road Trip Guide & Distance

986.7 miles 1588 km · straight line
1199.2 miles actual route 1930 km · driving distance
22h 37min estimated drive time
$115 - $142 estimated fuel cost
~2h 29min flight time
297° WNW bearing direction

How far is Durham, North Carolina from Omaha?

The distance from Durham, North Carolina to Omaha is 986.7 miles (1588 km) as the crow flies. Omaha is located WNW of Durham, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1199.2 miles, taking about 22h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 29min. Both are located in United States — Durham, North Carolina in North Carolina 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Durham, North Carolina 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 Durham, North Carolina to Omaha

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 37min $115 - $142 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 8min $96–$180* Budget
Train ~29h 24min $144–$420* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Durham, North Carolina & Omaha

Quick Facts

Durham, North Carolina
35.99°N, 78.90°W
America/New_York
123m 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 329 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 82 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM