How far is Bayard, NE from Norfolk, NE?
The driving distance from Bayard, NE to Norfolk, NE is about 357.3 miles (575 km), with a travel time of about 05h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 304.3 miles (489.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 54m.
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Halfway Point
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Village in Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bayard and Norfolk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bayard and Norfolk.
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Start on Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 26
3.2 mi · 4 min · US Highway 26
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Turn right onto L62A
9.1 mi · 11 min · L62A
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 385
16.9 mi · 18 min · US Highway 385
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Continue on South Highway 385
6.8 mi · 8 min · South Highway 385
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Turn right onto West Kansas Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · West Kansas Street
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Turn right onto Perkins Road
7.3 mi · 8 min · Perkins Road
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Continue on State Highway 2
6 mi · 7 min · State Highway 2
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Continue on 1st Street
2868 ft · 38 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on State Highway 2
82.4 mi · 1 hr 38 min · State Highway 2
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Continue on Southeast 1st Street
25.2 mi · 29 min · Southeast 1st Street
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Continue on Court Street
1.1 km · 45 sec · Court Street
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Continue on Highway 2
16.5 mi · 19 min · Highway 2
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Continue on Jewett Avenue
10.4 mi · 12 min · Jewett Avenue
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Turn left
45 mi · 52 min
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
1320 ft · 22 sec · 3rd Street
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Continue on Highway 183
1.2 km · 58 sec · Highway 183
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Turn left onto Highway 91
13.4 mi · 16 min · Highway 91
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Turn left onto Highway 11
2644 ft · 53 sec · Highway 11
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Continue on South 1st Avenue
1888 ft · 38 sec · South 1st Avenue
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Continue on North 1st Avenue
782 ft · 16 sec · North 1st Avenue
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Continue on Highway 11
1.5 km · 1 min · Highway 11
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Turn straight onto Highway 91
16.1 mi · 19 min · Highway 91
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Continue on Highway 70/91
2.5 mi · 3 min · Highway 70/91
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Continue on Highway 70 - 91
11.1 mi · 13 min · Highway 70 - 91
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Turn left onto Highway 281
6.8 mi · 8 min · Highway 281
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Continue on East Street
1382 ft · 18 sec · East Street
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Continue on Highway 281
7 mi · 8 min · Highway 281
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Turn right onto Highway 70
23.9 mi · 28 min · Highway 70
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
1349 ft · 27 sec · 2nd Street
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Continue on Highway 14
5.5 mi · 6 min · Highway 14
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Turn right onto 844th Road
4 mi · 5 min · 844th Road
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Continue on 4th Street
1039 ft · 34 sec · 4th Street
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Turn left onto Hohman Street
1735 ft · 52 sec · Hohman Street
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Turn right onto Highway 275
7 mi · 8 min · Highway 275
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Continue on Front Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Front Street
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Continue on Highway 275
18.8 mi · 22 min · Highway 275
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 275
59 m · 2 sec · Highway 275
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 275
3233 ft · 54 sec · Highway 275
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Turn left
84 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight right
99 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto West Norfolk Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Norfolk Avenue
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Turn right onto South 7th Street
1592 ft · 44 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 Bayard and Norfolk.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
State Highway 2
Continue on State Highway 2
82.4 mi · 01h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Bayard and Sunny near Norfolk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bayard to Norfolk?
The road trip is about 357.3 miles (575 km) and usually takes 05h 54m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Halsey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 178.5 miles from Bayard and 178.8 miles from Norfolk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 304.3 miles (489.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 53 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:10 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.55 one way or $95.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Bayard and Norfolk, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bayard and Sunny near Norfolk.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bayard and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 304.35 mi (489.8 km).
#1 Bayard
City in Nebraska, USA
| Population | 1,081 |
| Coordinates | 41.7549700, -103.3241000 |
| Altitude | 1145 |
| 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: 575 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 27m |
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 | $47.55 | $95.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $53.63 | $107.26 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $58.69 | $117.37 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $66.88 | $133.77 |
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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