How far is Auburn, NE from Norfolk, NE?
The driving distance from Auburn, NE to Norfolk, NE is about 175.8 miles (282.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 139.6 miles (224.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.
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.
Village in Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Norfolk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Norfolk.
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Start on Central Avenue
7 m · 8 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto J Street
2877 ft · 1 min · J Street
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Continue on Highway 75
8.9 mi · 10 min · Highway 75
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Continue on South 64th Road
8.7 mi · 10 min · South 64th Road
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Turn right onto J Road
1.2 km · 1 min · J Road
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Turn left onto South 65th Road
136 m · 9 sec · South 65th Road
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Turn right onto Highway 2
1.5 mi · 2 min · Highway 2
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Continue on State Highway 2
3.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 2
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Turn left
2112 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
38.4 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 Express West: Omaha
2775 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
12 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 680 North
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Pacific Street
593 ft · 14 sec
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Continue on Pacific Street
123 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Pacific Street west
49 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Pacific Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Pacific Street
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Turn right onto South 120th Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South 120th Street
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Take the ramp left toward US 6 West
1855 ft · 45 sec · West Dodge Road
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Merge slight left onto West Dodge Road
10.1 mi · 12 min · West Dodge Road
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Continue straight
19.7 mi · 21 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 Auburn 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.
State Highway 2
Merge slight left
38.4 mi · 00h 41m
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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Auburn and Chance Rain Showers near Norfolk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Norfolk?
The road trip is about 175.8 miles (282.9 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?
Waterloo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.5 miles from Auburn and 84.3 miles from Norfolk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 139.6 miles (224.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.2 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 12:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.38 one way or $46.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Auburn and Chance Rain Showers near Norfolk.
Stop Ideas Near Waterloo
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 Waterloo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 139.63 mi (224.72 km).
#1 Auburn
City in Nemaha County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 3,342 |
| Coordinates | 40.3927800, -95.8388900 |
| Altitude | 300 |
| 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: 283 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
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 | $23.38 | $46.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.37 | $52.74 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.85 | $57.71 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.88 | $65.77 |
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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