Lincoln, Nebraska to Tampa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1200.8 miles 1932.5 km · straight line
1441 miles estimated 2319 km · driving distance
28h 59min estimated drive time
$139 - $171 estimated fuel cost
~2h 55min flight time
133° SE bearing direction

How far is Lincoln, Nebraska from Tampa?

The distance from Lincoln, Nebraska to Tampa is 1200.8 miles (1932.5 km) as the crow flies. Tampa is located SE of Lincoln, Nebraska. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1441 miles, taking about 28h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 55min. Both are located in United States — Lincoln, Nebraska in Nebraska and Tampa in Florida.

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 Tampa. 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 Tampa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 28h 59min $139 - $171 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~34h 47min $115–$216* Budget
Train ~37h 41min $173–$504* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lincoln, Nebraska & Tampa

Quick Facts

Lincoln, Nebraska
40.81°N, 96.70°W
America/Chicago
362m elevation
Tampa
27.95°N, 82.46°W
America/New_York
15m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 400 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 100 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients