Omaha to Salt Lake City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

831.5 miles 1338.1 km · straight line
936.8 miles actual route 1507.6 km · driving distance
15h 45min estimated drive time
$90 - $111 estimated fuel cost
~2h 10min flight time
273° W bearing direction

How far is Omaha from Salt Lake City?

The distance from Omaha to Salt Lake City is 831.5 miles (1338.1 km) as the crow flies. Salt Lake City is located W of Omaha. By car, the driving distance is approximately 936.8 miles, taking about 15h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 10min. Both are located in United States — Omaha in Nebraska and Salt Lake City in Utah.

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 Salt Lake City. 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 Salt Lake City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 45min $90 - $111 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 54min $75–$141* Budget
Train ~20h 29min $112–$328* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Omaha & Salt Lake City

Quick Facts

Omaha
41.26°N, 95.93°W
America/Chicago
332m elevation
Salt Lake City
40.76°N, 111.89°W
America/Denver
1288m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 277 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 69 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM