Lincoln, Nebraska to Scranton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1093.2 miles 1759.4 km · straight line
1311.9 miles estimated 2111.3 km · driving distance
26h 23min estimated drive time
$126 - $155 estimated fuel cost
~2h 42min flight time
81° E bearing direction

How far is Lincoln, Nebraska from Scranton?

The distance from Lincoln, Nebraska to Scranton is 1093.2 miles (1759.4 km) as the crow flies. Scranton is located E of Lincoln, Nebraska. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1311.9 miles, taking about 26h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 42min. Both are located in United States — Lincoln, Nebraska in Nebraska and Scranton in Pennsylvania.

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 Scranton. 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 Scranton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 26h 23min $126 - $155 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~31h 40min $105–$197* Budget
Train ~34h 18min $157–$459* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lincoln, Nebraska & Scranton

Quick Facts

Lincoln, Nebraska
40.81°N, 96.70°W
America/Chicago
362m elevation
Scranton
41.41°N, 75.66°W
America/New_York
230m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 364 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 91 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients