Lincoln, Nebraska to Mesa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

975.7 miles 1570.3 km · straight line
1214.6 miles actual route 1954.7 km · driving distance
22h 40min estimated drive time
$117 - $144 estimated fuel cost
~2h 28min flight time
243° WSW bearing direction

How far is Lincoln, Nebraska from Mesa?

The distance from Lincoln, Nebraska to Mesa is 975.7 miles (1570.3 km) as the crow flies. Mesa is located WSW of Lincoln, Nebraska. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1214.6 miles, taking about 22h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 28min. Both are located in United States — Lincoln, Nebraska in Nebraska and Mesa in Arizona.

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 Lincoln, Nebraska and Mesa. 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 Mesa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 40min $117 - $144 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 12min $97–$182* Budget
Train ~29h 28min $146–$425* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lincoln, Nebraska & Mesa

Quick Facts

Lincoln, Nebraska
40.81°N, 96.70°W
America/Chicago
362m elevation
Mesa
33.42°N, 111.83°W
America/Phoenix
378m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 325 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 81 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM