Lincoln, Nebraska to Montgomery, Alabama: Road Trip Guide & Distance

818.7 miles 1317.5 km · straight line
982.4 miles estimated 1581 km · driving distance
19h 46min estimated drive time
$95 - $116 estimated fuel cost
~2h 9min flight time
132° SE bearing direction

How far is Lincoln, Nebraska from Montgomery, Alabama?

The distance from Lincoln, Nebraska to Montgomery, Alabama is 818.7 miles (1317.5 km) as the crow flies. Montgomery, Alabama is located SE of Lincoln, Nebraska. By car, the driving distance is approximately 982.4 miles, taking about 19h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 9min. Both are located in United States — Lincoln, Nebraska in Nebraska and Montgomery, Alabama in Alabama.

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 Montgomery, Alabama. 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 Montgomery, Alabama

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 46min $95 - $116 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 43min $79–$147* Budget
Train ~25h 42min $118–$344* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lincoln, Nebraska & Montgomery, Alabama

Quick Facts

Lincoln, Nebraska
40.81°N, 96.70°W
America/Chicago
362m elevation
Montgomery, Alabama
32.38°N, 86.31°W
America/Chicago
73m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 273 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 68 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients