Jacksonville, Florida to Lincoln, Nebraska: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1110.5 miles 1787.1 km · straight line
1342.3 miles actual route 2160.3 km · driving distance
24h 53min estimated drive time
$129 - $159 estimated fuel cost
~2h 44min flight time
315° NW bearing direction

How far is Jacksonville, Florida from Lincoln, Nebraska?

The distance from Jacksonville, Florida to Lincoln, Nebraska is 1110.5 miles (1787.1 km) as the crow flies. Lincoln, Nebraska is located NW of Jacksonville, Florida. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1342.3 miles, taking about 24h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 44min. Both are located in United States — Jacksonville, Florida in Florida 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 Jacksonville, Florida and Lincoln, Nebraska. 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 Jacksonville, Florida to Lincoln, Nebraska

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 53min $129 - $159 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 44min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 52min $107–$201* Budget
Train ~32h 21min $161–$470* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jacksonville, Florida & Lincoln, Nebraska

Quick Facts

Jacksonville, Florida
30.33°N, 81.66°W
America/New_York
12m 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 370 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 93 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM