Huntsville, Alabama to Lincoln, Nebraska: Road Trip Guide & Distance

693.5 miles 1116 km · straight line
832.1 miles estimated 1339.2 km · driving distance
16h 44min estimated drive time
$80 - $99 estimated fuel cost
~1h 54min flight time
310° NW bearing direction

How far is Huntsville, Alabama from Lincoln, Nebraska?

The distance from Huntsville, Alabama to Lincoln, Nebraska is 693.5 miles (1116 km) as the crow flies. Lincoln, Nebraska is located NW of Huntsville, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 832.1 miles, taking about 16h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 54min. Both are located in United States — Huntsville, Alabama in Alabama 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. 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 Huntsville, Alabama 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 Huntsville, Alabama to Lincoln, Nebraska

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 44min $80 - $99 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 5min $67–$125* Budget
Train ~21h 45min $100–$291* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Huntsville, Alabama & Lincoln, Nebraska

Quick Facts

Huntsville, Alabama
34.73°N, 86.59°W
America/Chicago
193m 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 231 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 58 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients