Fort Worth to Lincoln, Nebraska: Road Trip Guide & Distance

557.9 miles 897.8 km · straight line
629.9 miles actual route 1013.8 km · driving distance
11h 5min estimated drive time
$61 - $75 estimated fuel cost
~1h 37min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Fort Worth from Lincoln, Nebraska?

The distance from Fort Worth to Lincoln, Nebraska is 557.9 miles (897.8 km) as the crow flies. Lincoln, Nebraska is located N of Fort Worth. By car, the driving distance is approximately 629.9 miles, taking about 11h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States — Fort Worth 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 North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

Coordinates come from public place data for Fort Worth 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 Fort Worth to Lincoln, Nebraska

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 5min $61 - $75 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 18min $50–$94* Budget
Train ~14h 25min $76–$220* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Worth & Lincoln, Nebraska

Quick Facts

Fort Worth
32.76°N, 97.33°W
America/Chicago
203m 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 186 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM