Distance from Cheyenne to Lincoln
How far is it from Cheyenne to Lincoln? About 426 mi in a straight line and 520 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
Cheyenne and Lincoln are about 426 mi (685 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 520 mi (836 km), a drive of about 8 hr 48 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 1 hr 17 min.
| Straight-line distance | 426 mi / 685 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 520 mi / 836 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 8 hr 48 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 1 hr 17 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $65 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 41.042, -100.733 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Cheyenne to Lincoln is about 426 mi (685 km) in a straight line, and roughly 520 mi (836 km) by road.