Huntsville, Alabama to Omaha: Road Trip Guide & Distance

679.3 miles 1093.2 km · straight line
851.2 miles actual route 1369.9 km · driving distance
15h 59min estimated drive time
$82 - $101 estimated fuel cost
~1h 52min flight time
314° NW bearing direction

How far is Huntsville, Alabama from Omaha?

The distance from Huntsville, Alabama to Omaha is 679.3 miles (1093.2 km) as the crow flies. Omaha is located NW of Huntsville, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 851.2 miles, taking about 15h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 52min. Both are located in United States — Huntsville, Alabama in Alabama and Omaha 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 Omaha. 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 Huntsville, Alabama to Omaha

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 59min $82 - $101 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 11min $68–$128* Budget
Train ~20h 47min $102–$298* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Huntsville, Alabama & Omaha

Quick Facts

Huntsville, Alabama
34.73°N, 86.59°W
America/Chicago
193m elevation
Omaha
41.26°N, 95.93°W
America/Chicago
332m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 226 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 57 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM