Day trip from Independence to Omaha
Omaha lies 273 km (170 mi) north-west of Independence, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 273 km (170 mi) apart, Omaha is a realistic day trip from Independence: about 4 h 27 min each way by road.
| Independence | Omaha | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 117,255 | 486,051 |
| Elevation | 319 m (1,047 ft) | 315 m (1,033 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Postal codes | 64050–64058 | 68101–68198 |
What to see in Omaha
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Omaha Public Library | 1,911,776 | 2017 |
The busiest is Omaha Public Library at 1,911,776 visitors in 2017. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Omaha
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Staying in Omaha
Our booking partner lists 199 places to stay in Omaha. Of the 163 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (77), and 1 are five-star. Across 62 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.8 out of 10. Guests have left 29,114 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Omaha
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Common questions
How far is Omaha from Independence?
273 km (170 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Independence; by road roughly 334 km (207 mi).
How long does it take to get from Independence to Omaha by road?
About 4 h 27 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Independence and Omaha?
No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.
Where can I stay in Omaha?
Our booking partner lists 199 places to stay in Omaha, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.