Franklin, Tennessee to Lincoln, Nebraska: Road Trip Guide & Distance

630.1 miles 1014.1 km · straight line
756.1 miles estimated 1216.9 km · driving distance
15h 13min estimated drive time
$73 - $90 estimated fuel cost
~1h 46min flight time
305° NW bearing direction

How far is Franklin, Tennessee from Lincoln, Nebraska?

The distance from Franklin, Tennessee to Lincoln, Nebraska is 630.1 miles (1014.1 km) as the crow flies. Lincoln, Nebraska is located NW of Franklin, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 756.1 miles, taking about 15h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 46min. Both are located in United States — Franklin, Tennessee in Tennessee 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 Franklin, Tennessee 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 Franklin, Tennessee to Lincoln, Nebraska

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 13min $73 - $90 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 16min $60–$113* Budget
Train ~19h 47min $91–$265* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Franklin, Tennessee & Lincoln, Nebraska

Quick Facts

Franklin, Tennessee
35.93°N, 86.87°W
America/Chicago
196m 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 210 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 53 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients