Omaha to River Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

299.9 miles 482.6 km · straight line
406.1 miles actual route 653.5 km · driving distance
7h 28min estimated drive time
$39 - $48 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
33° NNE bearing direction

How far is Omaha from River Falls?

The distance from Omaha to River Falls is 299.9 miles (482.6 km) as the crow flies. River Falls is located NNE of Omaha. By car, the driving distance is approximately 406.1 miles, taking about 7h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Omaha in Nebraska and River Falls in Wisconsin.

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 River Falls. 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 River Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 28min $39 - $48 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 58min $32–$61* Budget
Train ~7h 6min $49–$142* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Omaha
41.26°N, 95.93°W
America/Chicago
332m elevation
River Falls
44.86°N, 92.62°W
America/Chicago
273m elevation

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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 100 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 83 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM