Lincoln, Nebraska to Urbana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

449.1 miles 722.7 km · straight line
538.9 miles estimated 867.2 km · driving distance
10h 50min estimated drive time
$52 - $64 estimated fuel cost
~1h 24min flight time
93° E bearing direction

How far is Lincoln, Nebraska from Urbana?

The distance from Lincoln, Nebraska to Urbana is 449.1 miles (722.7 km) as the crow flies. Urbana is located E of Lincoln, Nebraska. By car, the driving distance is approximately 538.9 miles, taking about 10h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 24min. Both are located in United States — Lincoln, Nebraska in Nebraska and Urbana in Illinois.

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

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 50min $52 - $64 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 0min $43–$81* Budget
Train ~10h 18min $65–$189* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lincoln, Nebraska & Urbana

Quick Facts

Lincoln, Nebraska
40.81°N, 96.70°W
America/Chicago
362m elevation
Urbana
40.11°N, 88.21°W
America/Chicago
222m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 150 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 55.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients