Omaha to Wilkes-Barre: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1039.4 miles 1672.7 km · straight line
1138.5 miles actual route 1832.3 km · driving distance
20h 52min estimated drive time
$110 - $135 estimated fuel cost
~2h 35min flight time
83° E bearing direction

How far is Omaha from Wilkes-Barre?

The distance from Omaha to Wilkes-Barre is 1039.4 miles (1672.7 km) as the crow flies. Wilkes-Barre is located E of Omaha. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1138.5 miles, taking about 20h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 35min. Both are located in United States — Omaha in Nebraska and Wilkes-Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre. 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 Wilkes-Barre

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 52min $110 - $135 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 35min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 2min $91–$171* Budget
Train ~27h 8min $137–$398* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Omaha & Wilkes-Barre

Quick Facts

Omaha
41.26°N, 95.93°W
America/Chicago
332m elevation
Wilkes-Barre
41.25°N, 75.88°W
America/New_York
163m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 346 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 87 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM