Evansville to Lincoln, Nebraska: Road Trip Guide & Distance

526 miles 846.5 km · straight line
631.2 miles estimated 1015.8 km · driving distance
12h 42min estimated drive time
$61 - $75 estimated fuel cost
~1h 33min flight time
295° WNW bearing direction

How far is Evansville from Lincoln, Nebraska?

The distance from Evansville to Lincoln, Nebraska is 526 miles (846.5 km) as the crow flies. Lincoln, Nebraska is located WNW of Evansville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 631.2 miles, taking about 12h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 33min. Both are located in United States — Evansville in Indiana 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. 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 Evansville 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 Evansville to Lincoln, Nebraska

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 42min $61 - $75 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 33min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 14min $50–$95* Budget
Train ~16h 31min $76–$221* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Evansville & Lincoln, Nebraska

Quick Facts

Evansville
37.97°N, 87.56°W
America/Chicago
118m 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 175 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 44 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 47.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients