Lincoln, Nebraska to Medina: Road Trip Guide & Distance

773.4 miles 1244.7 km · straight line
928.1 miles estimated 1493.6 km · driving distance
18h 40min estimated drive time
$89 - $110 estimated fuel cost
~2h 3min flight time
83° E bearing direction

How far is Lincoln, Nebraska from Medina?

The distance from Lincoln, Nebraska to Medina is 773.4 miles (1244.7 km) as the crow flies. Medina is located E of Lincoln, Nebraska. By car, the driving distance is approximately 928.1 miles, taking about 18h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 3min. Both are located in United States — Lincoln, Nebraska in Nebraska and Medina in Ohio.

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 Lincoln, Nebraska and Medina. 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 Lincoln, Nebraska to Medina

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 40min $89 - $110 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 24min $74–$139* Budget
Train ~24h 16min $111–$325* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lincoln, Nebraska & Medina

Quick Facts

Lincoln, Nebraska
40.81°N, 96.70°W
America/Chicago
362m elevation
Medina
41.14°N, 81.86°W
America/New_York
332m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 258 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 64 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients