Green Bay to Lincoln, Nebraska: Road Trip Guide & Distance

509.6 miles 820.2 km · straight line
611.6 miles estimated 984.2 km · driving distance
12h 18min estimated drive time
$59 - $72 estimated fuel cost
~1h 32min flight time
243° WSW bearing direction

How far is Green Bay from Lincoln, Nebraska?

The distance from Green Bay to Lincoln, Nebraska is 509.6 miles (820.2 km) as the crow flies. Lincoln, Nebraska is located WSW of Green Bay. By car, the driving distance is approximately 611.6 miles, taking about 12h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in United States — Green Bay in Wisconsin 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 Green Bay 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 Green Bay to Lincoln, Nebraska

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 18min $59 - $72 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 46min $49–$92* Budget
Train ~15h 59min $73–$214* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Green Bay & Lincoln, Nebraska

Quick Facts

Green Bay
44.52°N, 88.02°W
America/Chicago
180m 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 170 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients