Lincoln, Nebraska to Seattle: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1345.8 miles 2165.8 km · straight line
1663.7 miles actual route 2677.4 km · driving distance
28h 25min estimated drive time
$160 - $197 estimated fuel cost
~3h 12min flight time
299° WNW bearing direction

How far is Lincoln, Nebraska from Seattle?

The distance from Lincoln, Nebraska to Seattle is 1345.8 miles (2165.8 km) as the crow flies. Seattle is located WNW of Lincoln, Nebraska. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1663.7 miles, taking about 28h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 12min. Both are located in United States — Lincoln, Nebraska in Nebraska and Seattle in Washington.

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 Seattle. 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 Seattle

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 28h 25min $160 - $197 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~34h 6min $133–$250* Budget
Train ~36h 57min $200–$582* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lincoln, Nebraska & Seattle

Quick Facts

Lincoln, Nebraska
40.81°N, 96.70°W
America/Chicago
362m elevation
Seattle
47.61°N, 122.33°W
America/Los_Angeles
56m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 449 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 112 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM