Lincoln, Nebraska to Orem: Road Trip Guide & Distance

786.8 miles 1266.3 km · straight line
944.2 miles estimated 1519.6 km · driving distance
19h 0min estimated drive time
$91 - $112 estimated fuel cost
~2h 5min flight time
272° W bearing direction

How far is Lincoln, Nebraska from Orem?

The distance from Lincoln, Nebraska to Orem is 786.8 miles (1266.3 km) as the crow flies. Orem is located W of Lincoln, Nebraska. By car, the driving distance is approximately 944.2 miles, taking about 19h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 5min. Both are located in United States — Lincoln, Nebraska in Nebraska and Orem in Utah.

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 Orem. 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 Orem

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 0min $91 - $112 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 48min $76–$142* Budget
Train ~24h 42min $113–$330* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lincoln, Nebraska & Orem

Quick Facts

Lincoln, Nebraska
40.81°N, 96.70°W
America/Chicago
362m elevation
Orem
40.30°N, 111.69°W
America/Denver
1455m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 262 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 66 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients