Edmonton to Lincoln, Nebraska: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1175.5 miles 1891.8 km · straight line
1410.6 miles estimated 2270.2 km · driving distance
28h 23min estimated drive time
CAD 229 - CAD 282 estimated fuel cost
~2h 52min flight time
132° SE bearing direction

How far is Edmonton from Lincoln, Nebraska?

The distance from Edmonton to Lincoln, Nebraska is 1175.5 miles (1891.8 km) as the crow flies. Lincoln, Nebraska is located SE of Edmonton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1410.6 miles, taking about 28h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 52min. Edmonton is in Alberta, Canada, while Lincoln, Nebraska is in Nebraska, United States.

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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. 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 Edmonton 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 Edmonton to Lincoln, Nebraska

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 28h 23min CAD 229 - CAD 282 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~34h 4min $113–$212* Budget
Train ~36h 54min $169–$494* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Edmonton & Lincoln, Nebraska

Quick Facts

Edmonton
53.55°N, 113.49°W
America/Edmonton
668m 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 392 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 98 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients