Faribault to Lincoln, Nebraska: Road Trip Guide & Distance

297.3 miles 478.4 km · straight line
371.6 miles estimated 598 km · driving distance
7h 29min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
217° SW bearing direction

How far is Faribault from Lincoln, Nebraska?

The distance from Faribault to Lincoln, Nebraska is 297.3 miles (478.4 km) as the crow flies. Lincoln, Nebraska is located SW of Faribault. By car, the driving distance is approximately 371.6 miles, taking about 7h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Faribault in Minnesota and Lincoln, Nebraska in Nebraska.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Faribault 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 Faribault to Lincoln, Nebraska

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 29min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 59min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~7h 7min $45–$130* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Faribault & Lincoln, Nebraska

Quick Facts

Faribault
44.30°N, 93.27°W
America/Chicago
303m 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 99 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 83.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients