Lincoln, Nebraska to Milwaukee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

477.3 miles 768.2 km · straight line
565.1 miles actual route 909.4 km · driving distance
10h 24min estimated drive time
$54 - $67 estimated fuel cost
~1h 28min flight time
68° ENE bearing direction

How far is Lincoln, Nebraska from Milwaukee?

The distance from Lincoln, Nebraska to Milwaukee is 477.3 miles (768.2 km) as the crow flies. Milwaukee is located ENE of Lincoln, Nebraska. By car, the driving distance is approximately 565.1 miles, taking about 10h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in United States — Lincoln, Nebraska in Nebraska and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Milwaukee. 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 Milwaukee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 24min $54 - $67 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 29min $45–$85* Budget
Train ~9h 53min $68–$198* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lincoln, Nebraska & Milwaukee

Quick Facts

Lincoln, Nebraska
40.81°N, 96.70°W
America/Chicago
362m elevation
Milwaukee
43.04°N, 87.91°W
America/Chicago
188m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 159 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 52.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM