Lincoln, NE
Nebraska
Lincoln, NE is a gateway to great road trips in 25 driving routes available. Browse 25 routes with drive times, distances, and gas costs.
Driving Times from Lincoln, NE
25 destinations
Medium Trips — 2
Long Distance — 23
Frequently Asked Questions
How Far Is Lincoln, NE from Major Cities?
Approximate road distances and non-stop drive times from Lincoln, NE to nearby major cities. The closest major hub is Omaha, roughly 60 miles away by road.
Estimates assume typical highway speeds without extended stops; actual times vary with traffic and weather.
Nearest Major Airports to Lincoln, NE
If part of the trip is by air, these are the closest major airports to Lincoln, NE by road:
Airport drive times are door-to-terminal estimates — add time for parking and security.
Driving from Lincoln, NE: What to Know
Lincoln, NE sits in Nebraska, in the Great Plains, and most trips out of town start on the local highway network before joining the interstate system. Fill up before you leave — fuel is usually cheaper in town than at highway service plazas — and check conditions before longer drives, since weather in the Great Plains can change travel times considerably. The main corridor for trips listed on this page is I-95, so check for construction or closures on that route before setting out.
All drive times on this page assume normal conditions. Gas cost estimates use a 30 MPG vehicle at current average fuel prices — a hybrid or EV can cut that cost roughly in half, and you can compare electric options on our EV trip pages.