Omaha to Waterbury: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1182.5 miles 1903.1 km · straight line
1315.1 miles actual route 2116.5 km · driving distance
24h 20min estimated drive time
$127 - $156 estimated fuel cost
~2h 53min flight time
81° E bearing direction

How far is Omaha from Waterbury?

The distance from Omaha to Waterbury is 1182.5 miles (1903.1 km) as the crow flies. Waterbury is located E of Omaha. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1315.1 miles, taking about 24h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 53min. Both are located in United States — Omaha in Nebraska and Waterbury in Connecticut.

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 Waterbury. 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 Waterbury

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 20min $127 - $156 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 12min $105–$197* Budget
Train ~31h 38min $158–$460* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Omaha & Waterbury

Quick Facts

Omaha
41.26°N, 95.93°W
America/Chicago
332m elevation
Waterbury
41.56°N, 73.05°W
America/New_York
82m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 394 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 99 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM