Omaha to Red Wing: Road Trip Guide & Distance

286 miles 460.2 km · straight line
381.8 miles actual route 614.5 km · driving distance
7h 14min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
36° NE bearing direction

How far is Omaha from Red Wing?

The distance from Omaha to Red Wing is 286 miles (460.2 km) as the crow flies. Red Wing is located NE of Omaha. By car, the driving distance is approximately 381.8 miles, taking about 7h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Omaha in Nebraska and Red Wing in Minnesota.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Omaha and Red Wing. 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 Red Wing

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 14min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 41min $31–$57* Budget
Train ~6h 52min $46–$134* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Omaha & Red Wing

Quick Facts

Omaha
41.26°N, 95.93°W
America/Chicago
332m elevation
Red Wing
44.56°N, 92.53°W
America/Chicago
226m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 95 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 87.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM