How far is Blair, NE from Norfolk, NE?

The driving distance from Blair, NE to Norfolk, NE is about 89.8 miles (144.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
89.81 mi
01h 41m
Flight
74.48 mi
119.87 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.48 mi
Kilometers
119.87 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.81 mi
Kilometers
144.53 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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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 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norfolk
Thu, Apr 23, 7:28 AM CDT
Return by in Blair
Thu, Apr 23, 9:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blair
2026-04-23T05:46
Arrive Norfolk
Thu, Apr 23, 7:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blair
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Saint Charles
NE

Township in Cuming County, Nebraska

From Blair
45.2 mi
00h 50m
To Norfolk
44.7 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 23 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 23 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Blair and Norfolk.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blair and Norfolk.

  1. 1

    Start on Front Street

    119 m · 19 sec · Front Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 10th Street

    843 ft · 22 sec · North 10th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Nebraska Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Nebraska Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North 23rd Street

    1153 ft · 25 sec · North 23rd Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    36 m · 3 sec · Washington Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Fontenelle Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Fontenelle Street

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 91

    15.2 mi · 19 min · State Highway 91

  8. 8

    Continue on Highway 91

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Highway 91

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Highway 77

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Highway 77

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway 275

    23 mi · 25 min · Highway 275

  11. 11

    Continue on South Lincoln Street

    1.8 mi · 2 min · South Lincoln Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway 275

    7 mi · 8 min · Highway 275

  13. 13

    Continue on Front Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Front Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Highway 275

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Highway 275

  15. 15

    Continue on E Avenue East

    2749 ft · 1 min · E Avenue East

  16. 16

    Continue on Avenue E West

    2531 ft · 1 min · Avenue E West

  17. 17

    Continue on Highway 275

    23.5 mi · 27 min · Highway 275

  18. 18

    Continue on East Omaha Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · East Omaha Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South 7th Street

    2831 ft · 1 min · South 7th Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South 7th Street

    25 m · 2 sec · South 7th Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto South 7th Street

    805 ft · 22 sec · South 7th Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blair and Norfolk.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 275
59.4 mi · 66%
State Highway 91
15.2 mi · 17%
Highway 77
3.84 mi · 4%
Highway 91
2.92 mi · 3%
East Omaha Avenue
2.51 mi · 3%
South Lincoln Street
1.76 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
74.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Charles
00h 50m from Blair
Leave By
3:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Blair 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 Blair to Norfolk?

The road trip is about 89.8 miles (144.5 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Saint Charles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.2 miles from Blair and 44.7 miles from Norfolk.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 3:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.95 one way or $23.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Blair and Chance Rain Showers near Norfolk.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Charles

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Saint Charles, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Charles.

RAIL

Omaha

91 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

109 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blair and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 74.48 mi (119.87 km).

Blair

#1 Blair

City in Washington County, Nebraska, United States

Population7,948
Coordinates41.5444400, -96.1250200
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
Norfolk

#2 Norfolk

City in Madison County, Nebraska, United States

Population24,363
Coordinates42.0283400, -97.4170000
Altitude464
CountryUnited States
Start: Front Street (-96.125024, 41.544414)
End: South 7th Street (-97.416847, 42.028339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.17 gal
12 L · about $11.95
Round trip
$23.91
6.34 gal · 24 L
Estimated CO2
28.2 kg one way
Round trip: 56.3 kg / 124 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.95 $23.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.48 $26.96
Premium $4.65 $14.75 $29.51
Diesel $5.30 $16.81 $33.63

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Nebraska · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Blair and Norfolk. The current time is 05:46:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.