Mesa to Omaha: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1025.3 miles 1650 km · straight line
1270 miles actual route 2043.8 km · driving distance
23h 36min estimated drive time
$122 - $150 estimated fuel cost
~2h 34min flight time
54° NE bearing direction

How far is Mesa from Omaha?

The distance from Mesa to Omaha is 1025.3 miles (1650 km) as the crow flies. Omaha is located NE of Mesa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1270 miles, taking about 23h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 34min. Both are located in United States — Mesa in Arizona 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 Mesa 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 Mesa to Omaha

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 36min $122 - $150 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 19min $102–$191* Budget
Train ~30h 41min $152–$445* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mesa & Omaha

Quick Facts

Mesa
33.42°N, 111.83°W
America/Phoenix
378m 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 342 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 85 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM