Cities Near Lincoln
Cities near Lincoln, Nebraska: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Bellevue, Omaha, Grand Island. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Lincoln, Nebraska is Bellevue, about 47 mi (75 km) away — roughly 1 hr 24 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellevue | 47 mi / 75 km | 1 hr 24 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Omaha | 49 mi / 79 km | 1 hr 28 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Grand Island | 88 mi / 142 km | 2 hr 3 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Manhattan | 112 mi / 180 km | 2 hr 36 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Sioux City | 118 mi / 190 km | 2 hr 45 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Saint Joseph | 120 mi / 192 km | 2 hr 47 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Topeka | 132 mi / 212 km | 3 hr 4 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Lawrence | 147 mi / 237 km | 3 hr 26 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Kansas City | 159 mi / 256 km | 3 hr 42 min | 48 min | Weekend getaway |
| West Des Moines | 163 mi / 262 km | 3 hr 47 min | 48 min | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Lincoln
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Bellevue, Omaha, Grand Island. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Lincoln
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Manhattan, Sioux City, Saint Joseph, Topeka, Lawrence. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Lincoln include Bellevue, Omaha, Grand Island, Manhattan, Sioux City. The closest is Bellevue, about 47 miles (75 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.
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Nearby city travel guides
- → Best time to visit Bellevue
- → Best time to visit Omaha
- → Best time to visit Grand Island
- → Best time to visit Manhattan
- → Best time to visit Sioux City
- → Best time to visit Saint Joseph
- → Best time to visit Topeka
- → Best time to visit Lawrence
- → Best time to visit Kansas City
- → Best time to visit West Des Moines