El Paso to Lincoln, Nebraska: Road Trip Guide & Distance

828.3 miles 1333 km · straight line
960.3 miles actual route 1545.5 km · driving distance
18h 52min estimated drive time
$92 - $114 estimated fuel cost
~2h 10min flight time
38° NE bearing direction

How far is El Paso from Lincoln, Nebraska?

The distance from El Paso to Lincoln, Nebraska is 828.3 miles (1333 km) as the crow flies. Lincoln, Nebraska is located NE of El Paso. By car, the driving distance is approximately 960.3 miles, taking about 18h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 10min. Both are located in United States — El Paso in Texas 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. 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 El Paso 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 El Paso to Lincoln, Nebraska

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 52min $92 - $114 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 38min $77–$144* Budget
Train ~24h 32min $115–$336* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between El Paso & Lincoln, Nebraska

Quick Facts

El Paso
31.76°N, 106.48°W
America/Denver
1137m 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 276 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 69 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM