Omaha to Scranton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1049.2 miles 1688.6 km · straight line
1155.7 miles actual route 1859.9 km · driving distance
21h 11min estimated drive time
$111 - $137 estimated fuel cost
~2h 37min flight time
83° E bearing direction

How far is Omaha from Scranton?

The distance from Omaha to Scranton is 1049.2 miles (1688.6 km) as the crow flies. Scranton is located E of Omaha. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1155.7 miles, taking about 21h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 37min. Both are located in United States — Omaha in Nebraska and Scranton in Pennsylvania.

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 Scranton. 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 Scranton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 11min $111 - $137 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 25min $92–$173* Budget
Train ~27h 32min $139–$404* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Omaha & Scranton

Quick Facts

Omaha
41.26°N, 95.93°W
America/Chicago
332m elevation
Scranton
41.41°N, 75.66°W
America/New_York
230m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 350 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 87 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM