Lincoln, Nebraska to Newton, Kansas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

194.2 miles 312.6 km · straight line
242.8 miles estimated 390.8 km · driving distance
4h 53min estimated drive time
$23 - $29 estimated fuel cost
~53min flight time
190° S bearing direction

How far is Lincoln, Nebraska from Newton, Kansas?

The distance from Lincoln, Nebraska to Newton, Kansas is 194.2 miles (312.6 km) as the crow flies. Newton, Kansas is located S of Lincoln, Nebraska. By car, the driving distance is approximately 242.8 miles, taking about 4h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 53min. Both are located in United States — Lincoln, Nebraska in Nebraska and Newton, Kansas in Kansas.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lincoln, Nebraska and Newton, Kansas. 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 Newton, Kansas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 53min $23 - $29 Flexible stops
Fly ~53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~5h 52min $19–$36* Budget
Train ~4h 38min $29–$85* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lincoln, Nebraska & Newton, Kansas

Quick Facts

Lincoln, Nebraska
40.81°N, 96.70°W
America/Chicago
362m elevation
Newton, Kansas
38.05°N, 97.34°W
America/Chicago
441m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 65 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 16 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 128.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients