Omaha to Richmond, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1018.3 miles 1638.8 km · straight line
1228 miles actual route 1976.2 km · driving distance
22h 57min estimated drive time
$118 - $145 estimated fuel cost
~2h 33min flight time
99° E bearing direction

How far is Omaha from Richmond, Virginia?

The distance from Omaha to Richmond, Virginia is 1018.3 miles (1638.8 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Virginia is located E of Omaha. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1228 miles, taking about 22h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 33min. Both are located in United States — Omaha in Nebraska and Richmond, Virginia in Virginia.

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 Richmond, Virginia. 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 Richmond, Virginia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 57min $118 - $145 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 33min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 32min $98–$184* Budget
Train ~29h 50min $147–$430* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Omaha & Richmond, Virginia

Quick Facts

Omaha
41.26°N, 95.93°W
America/Chicago
332m elevation
Richmond, Virginia
37.54°N, 77.44°W
America/New_York
63m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 339 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 85 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM