Norfolk, Virginia to Omaha: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1094.6 miles 1761.6 km · straight line
1319 miles actual route 2122.7 km · driving distance
24h 45min estimated drive time
$127 - $156 estimated fuel cost
~2h 42min flight time
292° WNW bearing direction

How far is Norfolk, Virginia from Omaha?

The distance from Norfolk, Virginia to Omaha is 1094.6 miles (1761.6 km) as the crow flies. Omaha is located WNW of Norfolk, Virginia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1319 miles, taking about 24h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 42min. Both are located in United States — Norfolk, Virginia in Virginia 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Norfolk, Virginia 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 Norfolk, Virginia to Omaha

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 45min $127 - $156 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 42min $106–$198* Budget
Train ~32h 11min $158–$462* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Norfolk, Virginia & Omaha

Quick Facts

Norfolk, Virginia
36.85°N, 76.29°W
America/New_York
5m 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 365 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 91 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM