Omaha to Philadelphia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1090.6 miles 1755.2 km · straight line
1213 miles actual route 1952.2 km · driving distance
22h 16min estimated drive time
$117 - $144 estimated fuel cost
~2h 42min flight time
88° E bearing direction

How far is Omaha from Philadelphia?

The distance from Omaha to Philadelphia is 1090.6 miles (1755.2 km) as the crow flies. Philadelphia is located E of Omaha. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1213 miles, taking about 22h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 42min. Both are located in United States — Omaha in Nebraska and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.

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 Omaha and Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 16min $117 - $144 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 43min $97–$182* Budget
Train ~28h 57min $146–$425* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Omaha & Philadelphia

Quick Facts

Omaha
41.26°N, 95.93°W
America/Chicago
332m elevation
Philadelphia
39.95°N, 75.17°W
America/New_York
12m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 364 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 91 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM