Lincoln, Nebraska to Memphis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

533 miles 857.8 km · straight line
644.7 miles actual route 1037.6 km · driving distance
12h 43min estimated drive time
$62 - $76 estimated fuel cost
~1h 34min flight time
135° SE bearing direction

How far is Lincoln, Nebraska from Memphis?

The distance from Lincoln, Nebraska to Memphis is 533 miles (857.8 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located SE of Lincoln, Nebraska. By car, the driving distance is approximately 644.7 miles, taking about 12h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 34min. Both are located in United States — Lincoln, Nebraska in Nebraska and Memphis in Tennessee.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lincoln, Nebraska and Memphis. 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 Lincoln, Nebraska to Memphis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 43min $62 - $76 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 16min $52–$97* Budget
Train ~16h 32min $77–$226* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lincoln, Nebraska & Memphis

Quick Facts

Lincoln, Nebraska
40.81°N, 96.70°W
America/Chicago
362m elevation
Memphis
35.15°N, 90.05°W
America/Chicago
102m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 178 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 44 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 46.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM