Lincoln, Nebraska to Provo: Road Trip Guide & Distance

785.5 miles 1264.2 km · straight line
942.6 miles estimated 1517 km · driving distance
18h 58min estimated drive time
$91 - $112 estimated fuel cost
~2h 5min flight time
272° W bearing direction

How far is Lincoln, Nebraska from Provo?

The distance from Lincoln, Nebraska to Provo is 785.5 miles (1264.2 km) as the crow flies. Provo is located W of Lincoln, Nebraska. By car, the driving distance is approximately 942.6 miles, taking about 18h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 5min. Both are located in United States — Lincoln, Nebraska in Nebraska and Provo 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 Provo. 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 Provo

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 58min $91 - $112 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 46min $75–$141* Budget
Train ~24h 39min $113–$330* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lincoln, Nebraska & Provo

Quick Facts

Lincoln, Nebraska
40.81°N, 96.70°W
America/Chicago
362m elevation
Provo
40.23°N, 111.66°W
America/Denver
1387m 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 65 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients