Los Angeles to Omaha: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1313.2 miles 2113.4 km · straight line
1553.1 miles actual route 2499.5 km · driving distance
26h 50min estimated drive time
$149 - $184 estimated fuel cost
~3h 9min flight time
61° ENE bearing direction

How far is Los Angeles from Omaha?

The distance from Los Angeles to Omaha is 1313.2 miles (2113.4 km) as the crow flies. Omaha is located ENE of Los Angeles. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1553.1 miles, taking about 26h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 9min. Both are located in United States — Los Angeles in California and Omaha in Nebraska.

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 Los Angeles and Omaha. 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 Los Angeles to Omaha

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 26h 50min $149 - $184 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~32h 12min $124–$233* Budget
Train ~34h 53min $186–$544* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Los Angeles & Omaha

Quick Facts

Los Angeles
34.05°N, 118.24°W
America/Los_Angeles
71m elevation
Omaha
41.26°N, 95.93°W
America/Chicago
332m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 438 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 109 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM