How far is Falls City, NE from Norfolk, NE?
The driving distance from Falls City, NE to Norfolk, NE is about 216.9 miles (349 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165.6 miles (266.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 35m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Nebraska
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Falls City and Norfolk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Falls City and Norfolk.
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Start on East 16th Street
13 m · 7 sec · East 16th Street
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Turn left onto Harlan Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Harlan Street
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Continue on 651 Boulevard
4.4 mi · 5 min · 651 Boulevard
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Continue on 712 Road
3.5 mi · 4 min · 712 Road
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Turn right onto 648 Avenue
8 mi · 9 min · 648 Avenue
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Continue on Highway 67
5.1 mi · 6 min · Highway 67
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Continue on 1st Street
2803 ft · 60 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on Highway 67
3.6 mi · 4 min · Highway 67
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Turn right onto Highway 136
3.5 mi · 5 min · Highway 136
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Turn left
5 mi · 12 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the ramp left toward I 29 North: Council Bluffs
930 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
56.8 mi · 1 hr 1 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 Falls City 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.
I 29 North
Merge slight left
56.8 mi · 01h 01m
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.
Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Falls City and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Norfolk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Falls City to Norfolk?
The road trip is about 216.9 miles (349 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?
Boys Town is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.9 miles from Falls City and 110 miles from Norfolk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165.6 miles (266.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.85 one way or $57.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around Falls City and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Norfolk.
Stop Ideas Near Boys Town
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 Boys Town.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Falls City and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 165.6 mi (266.5 km).
#1 Falls City
City in and county seat of Richardson County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 4,117 |
| Coordinates | 40.0608400, -95.6019300 |
| Altitude | 308 |
| 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: 349 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 42m |
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 | $28.85 | $57.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.54 | $65.07 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.60 | $71.21 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $40.58 | $81.15 |
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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