Flagstaff to Lincoln, Nebraska: Road Trip Guide & Distance

899.9 miles 1448.3 km · straight line
1079.9 miles estimated 1738 km · driving distance
21h 44min estimated drive time
$104 - $128 estimated fuel cost
~2h 19min flight time
60° ENE bearing direction

How far is Flagstaff from Lincoln, Nebraska?

The distance from Flagstaff to Lincoln, Nebraska is 899.9 miles (1448.3 km) as the crow flies. Lincoln, Nebraska is located ENE of Flagstaff. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1079.9 miles, taking about 21h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 19min. Both are located in United States — Flagstaff in Arizona 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 Flagstaff 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 Flagstaff to Lincoln, Nebraska

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 44min $104 - $128 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 5min $86–$162* Budget
Train ~28h 15min $130–$378* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Flagstaff & Lincoln, Nebraska

Quick Facts

Flagstaff
35.20°N, 111.65°W
America/Phoenix
2106m 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 300 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 75 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients