Lincoln, Nebraska to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1037.1 miles 1669.1 km · straight line
1236.5 miles actual route 1989.9 km · driving distance
23h 42min estimated drive time
$119 - $146 estimated fuel cost
~2h 35min flight time
104° ESE bearing direction

How far is Lincoln, Nebraska from Raleigh?

The distance from Lincoln, Nebraska to Raleigh is 1037.1 miles (1669.1 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located ESE of Lincoln, Nebraska. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1236.5 miles, taking about 23h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 35min. Both are located in United States — Lincoln, Nebraska in Nebraska and Raleigh in North Carolina.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Raleigh. 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 Raleigh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 42min $119 - $146 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 35min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 26min $99–$185* Budget
Train ~30h 49min $148–$433* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lincoln, Nebraska & Raleigh

Quick Facts

Lincoln, Nebraska
40.81°N, 96.70°W
America/Chicago
362m elevation
Raleigh
35.78°N, 78.64°W
America/New_York
96m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 346 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 86 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM