Lincoln, Nebraska to Muscatine: Road Trip Guide & Distance

297.5 miles 478.8 km · straight line
371.9 miles estimated 598.5 km · driving distance
7h 29min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
80° E bearing direction

How far is Lincoln, Nebraska from Muscatine?

The distance from Lincoln, Nebraska to Muscatine is 297.5 miles (478.8 km) as the crow flies. Muscatine is located E of Lincoln, Nebraska. By car, the driving distance is approximately 371.9 miles, taking about 7h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Lincoln, Nebraska in Nebraska and Muscatine in Iowa.

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 Muscatine. 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 Muscatine

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 29min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 59min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~7h 7min $45–$130* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lincoln, Nebraska & Muscatine

Quick Facts

Lincoln, Nebraska
40.81°N, 96.70°W
America/Chicago
362m elevation
Muscatine
41.42°N, 91.04°W
America/Chicago
177m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 99 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 83.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients