Gallup to Lincoln, Nebraska: Road Trip Guide & Distance

748.1 miles 1203.9 km · straight line
897.7 miles estimated 1444.7 km · driving distance
18h 4min estimated drive time
$86 - $106 estimated fuel cost
~2h 0min flight time
57° ENE bearing direction

How far is Gallup from Lincoln, Nebraska?

The distance from Gallup to Lincoln, Nebraska is 748.1 miles (1203.9 km) as the crow flies. Lincoln, Nebraska is located ENE of Gallup. By car, the driving distance is approximately 897.7 miles, taking about 18h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 0min. Both are located in United States — Gallup in New Mexico 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 Gallup 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 Gallup to Lincoln, Nebraska

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 4min $86 - $106 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 41min $72–$135* Budget
Train ~23h 29min $108–$314* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Gallup & Lincoln, Nebraska

Quick Facts

Gallup
35.53°N, 108.74°W
America/Denver
1985m 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 249 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 62 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients