Omaha to Ottawa, Ontario, Canada: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1053.7 miles 1695.8 km · straight line
1243.2 miles actual route 2000.8 km · driving distance
23h 10min estimated drive time
$120 - $147 estimated fuel cost
~2h 37min flight time
67° ENE bearing direction

How far is Omaha from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada?

The distance from Omaha to Ottawa, Ontario, Canada is 1053.7 miles (1695.8 km) as the crow flies. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada is located ENE of Omaha. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1243.2 miles, taking about 23h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 37min. Omaha is in Nebraska, United States, while Ottawa, Ontario, Canada is in Ontario, Canada.

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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. 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 Omaha and Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. 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 Omaha to Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 10min $120 - $147 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 48min $99–$186* Budget
Train ~30h 7min $149–$435* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Omaha & Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Quick Facts

Omaha
41.26°N, 95.93°W
America/Chicago
332m elevation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
45.42°N, 75.70°W
America/Toronto
70m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 351 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 88 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM