Lincoln, Nebraska to Shawnee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

379.3 miles 610.4 km · straight line
455.2 miles estimated 732.5 km · driving distance
9h 9min estimated drive time
$44 - $54 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
182° S bearing direction

How far is Lincoln, Nebraska from Shawnee?

The distance from Lincoln, Nebraska to Shawnee is 379.3 miles (610.4 km) as the crow flies. Shawnee is located S of Lincoln, Nebraska. By car, the driving distance is approximately 455.2 miles, taking about 9h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Lincoln, Nebraska in Nebraska and Shawnee in Oklahoma.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lincoln, Nebraska and Shawnee. 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 Shawnee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 9min $44 - $54 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 59min $36–$68* Budget
Train ~8h 42min $55–$159* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lincoln, Nebraska & Shawnee

Quick Facts

Lincoln, Nebraska
40.81°N, 96.70°W
America/Chicago
362m elevation
Shawnee
35.33°N, 96.93°W
America/Chicago
323m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 126 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 65.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients