Omaha to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1006.4 miles 1619.7 km · straight line
1221.9 miles actual route 1966.5 km · driving distance
23h 10min estimated drive time
$118 - $145 estimated fuel cost
~2h 31min flight time
106° ESE bearing direction

How far is Omaha from Raleigh?

The distance from Omaha to Raleigh is 1006.4 miles (1619.7 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located ESE of Omaha. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1221.9 miles, taking about 23h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 31min. Both are located in United States — Omaha in Nebraska and Raleigh in North Carolina.

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 Raleigh. 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 Raleigh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 10min $118 - $145 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 48min $98–$183* Budget
Train ~30h 7min $147–$428* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Omaha & Raleigh

Quick Facts

Omaha
41.26°N, 95.93°W
America/Chicago
332m elevation
Raleigh
35.78°N, 78.64°W
America/New_York
96m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 335 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 84 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM