Lincoln, Nebraska to Portland, Oregon: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1342.3 miles 2160.3 km · straight line
1603.7 miles actual route 2580.9 km · driving distance
27h 13min estimated drive time
$154 - $190 estimated fuel cost
~3h 12min flight time
293° WNW bearing direction

How far is Lincoln, Nebraska from Portland, Oregon?

The distance from Lincoln, Nebraska to Portland, Oregon is 1342.3 miles (2160.3 km) as the crow flies. Portland, Oregon is located WNW of Lincoln, Nebraska. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1603.7 miles, taking about 27h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 12min. Both are located in United States — Lincoln, Nebraska in Nebraska and Portland, Oregon in Oregon.

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 Portland, Oregon. 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 Portland, Oregon

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 27h 13min $154 - $190 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~32h 40min $128–$241* Budget
Train ~35h 23min $192–$561* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lincoln, Nebraska & Portland, Oregon

Quick Facts

Lincoln, Nebraska
40.81°N, 96.70°W
America/Chicago
362m elevation
Portland, Oregon
45.52°N, 122.68°W
America/Los_Angeles
15m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 447 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 112 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM