Omaha to Redwood: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1452.1 miles 2336.9 km · straight line
1830.4 miles actual route 2945.7 km · driving distance
32h 15min estimated drive time
$176 - $217 estimated fuel cost
~3h 25min flight time
279° W bearing direction

How far is Omaha from Redwood?

The distance from Omaha to Redwood is 1452.1 miles (2336.9 km) as the crow flies. Redwood is located W of Omaha. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1830.4 miles, taking about 32h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 25min. Both are located in United States — Omaha in Nebraska and Redwood in California.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Redwood. 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 Redwood

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 32h 15min $176 - $217 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~38h 42min $146–$275* Budget
Train ~41h 56min $220–$641* Comfort

Quick Facts

Omaha
41.26°N, 95.93°W
America/Chicago
332m elevation
Redwood
41.21°N, 124.00°W
America/Los_Angeles
40m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 484 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 121 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM