How far is Arlington, NE from Norfolk, NE?
The driving distance from Arlington, NE to Norfolk, NE is about 82.3 miles (132.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67.9 miles (109.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Norfolk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Norfolk.
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Start on West Eagle Street
13 m · 4 sec · West Eagle Street
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Turn right onto North 3rd Street
135 m · 21 sec · North 3rd Street
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Turn right onto West Elkhorn Drive
2621 ft · 56 sec · West Elkhorn Drive
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Continue on US Highway 30
1.3 mi · 2 min · US Highway 30
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Continue on Highway 30
2.7 mi · 3 min · Highway 30
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Continue on East 23rd Street
982 ft · 19 sec · East 23rd Street
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Take the exit slight right
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right
1284 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left
143 m · 15 sec
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Turn right onto Highway 77
7.6 mi · 8 min · Highway 77
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Continue on Highway 275
23 mi · 25 min · Highway 275
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Continue on South Lincoln Street
1.8 mi · 2 min · South Lincoln Street
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Continue on Highway 275
7 mi · 8 min · Highway 275
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Continue on Front Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Front Street
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Continue on Highway 275
5.9 mi · 8 min · Highway 275
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Continue on E Avenue East
2749 ft · 1 min · E Avenue East
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Continue on Avenue E West
2531 ft · 1 min · Avenue E West
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Continue on Highway 275
23.5 mi · 27 min · Highway 275
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Continue on East Omaha Avenue
2.5 mi · 3 min · East Omaha Avenue
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Turn right onto South 7th Street
2831 ft · 1 min · South 7th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South 7th Street
25 m · 2 sec · South 7th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South 7th Street
805 ft · 22 sec · South 7th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 7th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Norfolk.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Highway 275
Continue on Highway 275
23.5 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Arlington and Partly Sunny near Norfolk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Norfolk?
The road trip is about 82.3 miles (132.5 km) and usually takes 01h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
West Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.3 miles from Arlington and 41.1 miles from Norfolk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67.9 miles (109.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.97 one way or $21.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Arlington and Partly Sunny near Norfolk.
Stop Ideas Near West Point
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Point.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 67.84 mi (109.18 km).
#1 Arlington
Village in Nebraska, USA
| Population | 1,327 |
| Coordinates | 41.4525000, -96.3511300 |
| Altitude | 362 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Norfolk
City in Madison County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 24,363 |
| Coordinates | 42.0283400, -97.4170000 |
| Altitude | 464 |
| Country | United States |
End: South 7th Street (-97.416847, 42.028339)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 133 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $10.97 | $21.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.38 | $24.75 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.54 | $27.09 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.43 | $30.87 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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