Las Vegas to Lincoln, Nebraska: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1045.1 miles 1681.9 km · straight line
1229.9 miles actual route 1979.3 km · driving distance
21h 0min estimated drive time
$118 - $146 estimated fuel cost
~2h 36min flight time
67° ENE bearing direction

How far is Las Vegas from Lincoln, Nebraska?

The distance from Las Vegas to Lincoln, Nebraska is 1045.1 miles (1681.9 km) as the crow flies. Lincoln, Nebraska is located ENE of Las Vegas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1229.9 miles, taking about 21h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 36min. Both are located in United States — Las Vegas in Nevada 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 Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas to Lincoln, Nebraska

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 0min $118 - $146 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 12min $98–$184* Budget
Train ~27h 18min $148–$430* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Las Vegas & Lincoln, Nebraska

Quick Facts

Las Vegas
36.17°N, 115.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
610m 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 348 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 87 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM