How far is Hebron, NE from Norfolk, NE?

The driving distance from Hebron, NE to Norfolk, NE is about 147.3 miles (237 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.9 miles (207.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
147.28 mi
02h 27m
Flight
128.95 mi
207.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.95 mi
Kilometers
207.52 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.28 mi
Kilometers
237.03 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norfolk
Tue, May 12, 8:59 PM CDT
Return by in Hebron
Tue, May 12, 11:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hebron
2026-05-12T18:31
Arrive Norfolk
Tue, May 12, 8:59 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hebron
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
Osceola
NE

Township in Polk County, Wisconsin

From Hebron
73.3 mi
01h 13m
To Norfolk
74 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 21 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 7th Street

    21 m · 5 sec · South 7th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Lincoln Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    71.8 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  4. 4

    Turn sharp right onto County Road 130

    2.1 mi · 2 min · County Road 130

  5. 5

    Continue on Highway 81 & 92

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Highway 81 & 92

  6. 6

    Continue on West Park Street

    1.2 km · 52 sec · West Park Street

  7. 7

    Continue on County Road 131

    2.8 mi · 3 min · County Road 131

  8. 8

    Turn left onto A Road

    16.5 mi · 20 min · A Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 14th Street

    714 ft · 16 sec · 14th Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Howard Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Howard Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Howard Boulevard

    43.4 mi · 48 min · Howard Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Pasewalk Avenue

    2599 ft · 1 min · West Pasewalk Avenue

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South 7th Street

    41 m · 4 sec · South 7th Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto South 7th Street

    805 ft · 22 sec · South 7th Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 7th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Howard Boulevard
44.2 mi · 30%
A Road
16.5 mi · 11%
Highway 81 & 92
6.83 mi · 5%
County Road 131
2.77 mi · 2%
County Road 130
2.07 mi · 1%
West Park Street
0.76 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

71.8 mi · 01h 22m

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
02h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
128.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Osceola
01h 13m from Hebron
Leave By
1:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hebron and Mostly Sunny near Norfolk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hebron to Norfolk?

The road trip is about 147.3 miles (237 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Osceola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.3 miles from Hebron and 74 miles from Norfolk.

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

The direct path is about 128.9 miles (207.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 1:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.61 one way or $39.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hebron and Mostly Sunny near Norfolk.

Stop Ideas Near Osceola

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Osceola, 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 Osceola.

RAIL

Lincoln

81 mi away
201 North 7th St.
RAIL

Hastings

97 mi away
501 West First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hebron and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 128.95 mi (207.52 km).

Hebron

#1 Hebron

County seat of Thayer County, Nebraska, United States

Population1,434
Coordinates40.1663900, -97.5858800
Altitude448
CountryUnited States
Norfolk

#2 Norfolk

City in Madison County, Nebraska, United States

Population24,363
Coordinates42.0283400, -97.4170000
Altitude464
CountryUnited States
Start: South 7th Street (-97.585935, 40.166389)
End: South 7th Street (-97.416847, 42.028339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 237 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.2 gal
19.67 L · about $19.61
Round trip
$39.22
10.4 gal · 39.34 L
Estimated CO2
46.2 kg one way
Round trip: 92.4 kg / 204 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.61 $39.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.12 $44.23
Premium $4.65 $24.20 $48.40
Diesel $5.30 $27.58 $55.16

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Hebron and Norfolk. The current time is 18:31:14.

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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.