Distance from Des Moines, IA to Lincoln, NE, miles and hours

Distance from Des Moines, IA to Lincoln, NE, miles and hours
Distance Value
Driving distance: 186.09 mi (299.48 km)
Line distance: 168.3 mi (270.85 km)
Road time: 2 hr 53 min
Air distance: 168.3 mi (270.85 km)
Time to flight: 19 min

Distance from Lincoln city in Nebraska by road in south direction from Des Moines, Iowa state is one hundred and eighty-six miles by car. There are one hundred and sixty-eight miles between two cities by map line. With average speed, road between Des Moines and Lincoln will take about 2 hours 53 minutes .

Distances between Des Moines, IA and Lincoln, NE

This week Lincoln, NE events

Des Moines, IA

Country United States
State Iowa
City Des Moines
GPS Coordinates 41° 36' 2" N
-93° 36' 33"W
Latitude 41.60054
Longitude -93.60911

Lincoln, NE

Country United States
State Nebraska
City Lincoln
GPS Coordinates 40° 48' 0" N
-96° 40' 1"W
Latitude 40.8
Longitude -96.66696


Des Moines to Lincoln Frequently Asked Questions:

How many miles from Des Moines, IA to Lincoln, NE?

Mileage from Des Moines to Lincoln by road is 186.09 miles or 299.48 km;

How far is Des Moines from Lincoln?

There is 168.3 miles (270.85 km) between Des Moines and Lincoln

How long is the trip between city of Des Moines and Lincoln?

The driving time between two cities is approx 2 hours 53 minutes

Distance Des Moines Lincoln

Distance Des Moines Lincoln
Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Straight line distance 168.3 270.85 146.25
Driving distance 186.09 299.48 161.71

This table contains data about distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles between Des Moines, IA and Lincoln, NE

How far is Des Moines from Lincoln? Distance between cities in miles and other information about road, distance, approximate travel time and some other trip tips are in FAQ section. We have simple distance tables that will help you in travel. Fastest way to get Lincoln city is by plane, so check flight duration between Des Moines and Lincoln. And dont forget to look at distance from Lincoln to Des Moines. In case of car trip, use table info to see details for travelers by United States roads from Des Moines to Lincoln.


How long does it take to fly to Lincoln from Des Moines?

Flying time is about 19 minutes

How to calculate flight duration?

Select arrival and departure cities, current are Des Moines, IA and Des Moines, NE

How long is flight from Des Moines to Lincoln?

This flight will take about nineteen minutes ;

How to get to Lincoln from Des Moines?

You can buy ticket to plane or drive by car, check ; distance in miles between Lincoln and Des Moines

Flying times compare

Aircraft Cruising speed Time
Average 510 mph 19 min
Boeing 737 515 mph 19 min
Boeing 777 554 mph 18 min
Airbus 515 mph 19 min

Dont forget to include time in airport before and after flight.

Please note: current air time calculator show approximate distance and time between cities Des Moines, IA and Lincoln, NE. This values can be different if you flight from airports in this cities. To calculate exact time can be shown only when you buy ticket to the plane. We do not guarantee that there is an airline that connects city Des Moines and Lincoln. To find out if there is such a flight use the ticket purchase service.

To calculate distance from Des Moines, IA to Lincoln, NE we use gps coordinates of city centers. In this way we can find the shortest distance between two points by air and best road mileage. Total distance is actual and is frequently updated with google maps data. If you search for other tour, choose other USA destination in search form. Just select start and finish points, or click one of suggested city couples below. We hope you find all information with this calculator, so dont forget to bookmark this page or share to Facebook or Twitter, this will help you to get new voyage in future. Enjoy your trips with you friends! And be safe on roads.