Omaha to Pittsburgh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

833.8 miles 1341.8 km · straight line
914.1 miles actual route 1471.1 km · driving distance
16h 49min estimated drive time
$88 - $108 estimated fuel cost
~2h 11min flight time
89° E bearing direction

How far is Omaha from Pittsburgh?

The distance from Omaha to Pittsburgh is 833.8 miles (1341.8 km) as the crow flies. Pittsburgh is located E of Omaha. By car, the driving distance is approximately 914.1 miles, taking about 16h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 11min. Both are located in United States — Omaha in Nebraska and Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh. 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 Pittsburgh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 49min $88 - $108 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 11min $73–$137* Budget
Train ~21h 52min $110–$320* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Omaha & Pittsburgh

Quick Facts

Omaha
41.26°N, 95.93°W
America/Chicago
332m elevation
Pittsburgh
40.44°N, 80.00°W
America/New_York
367m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 278 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 69 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM