How far is Hickman, NE from Norfolk, NE?
The driving distance from Hickman, NE to Norfolk, NE is about 140 miles (225.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.6 miles (169.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Butler County, Nebraska, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hickman and Norfolk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hickman and Norfolk.
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Start on East 2nd Street
14 m · 4 sec · East 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Chestnut Street
1868 ft · 51 sec · Chestnut Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Chestnut Street
31 m · 2 sec · Chestnut Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Chestnut Street
2626 ft · 53 sec · Chestnut Street
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Continue on South 68th Street
3.9 mi · 5 min · South 68th Street
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Continue on South 68th Street;South 70th Street
1026 ft · 20 sec · South 68th Street;South 70th Street
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Keep slight right to continue on South 70th Street
2198 ft · 44 sec · South 70th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South 70th Street
66 m · 4 sec · South 70th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South 70th Street
2251 ft · 45 sec · South 70th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South 70th Street
32 m · 2 sec · South 70th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South 70th Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · South 70th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South 70th Street
37 m · 4 sec · South 70th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South 70th Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South 70th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South 70th Street
39 m · 2 sec · South 70th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South 70th Street
1826 ft · 36 sec · South 70th Street
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Turn left onto Nebraska Parkway
5 mi · 8 min · Nebraska Parkway
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Continue on South 10th Street
6 mi · 11 min · South 10th Street
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Turn straight onto Purple Heart Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on West US Highway 34
1.6 mi · 2 min · West US Highway 34
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Turn right onto Northwest 56th Street
6.6 mi · 8 min · Northwest 56th Street
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Continue on Nebraska Highway 79
4.8 mi · 6 min · Nebraska Highway 79
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Continue on Highway 79
1.6 km · 1 min · Highway 79
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Continue on County Road 28
1.1 mi · 1 min · County Road 28
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Turn left onto South Street
1746 ft · 35 sec · South Street
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Continue on County Road B
3.7 mi · 4 min · County Road B
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Continue on 23 Road
10 mi · 12 min · 23 Road
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Turn right onto O Road
9 mi · 10 min · O Road
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Turn left onto 32 Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · 32 Road
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Turn straight onto 31 Road
12.2 mi · 14 min · 31 Road
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Turn right onto A Road
16.5 mi · 20 min · A Road
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Turn left onto 14th Street
714 ft · 16 sec · 14th Street
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Turn slight right onto Howard Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Howard Boulevard
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Turn left onto Howard Boulevard
43.4 mi · 48 min · Howard Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Pasewalk Avenue
2599 ft · 1 min · West Pasewalk Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South 7th Street
41 m · 4 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 Hickman and Norfolk.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Howard Boulevard
Turn left onto Howard Boulevard
43.4 mi · 00h 48m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hickman and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Norfolk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hickman to Norfolk?
The road trip is about 140 miles (225.3 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?
Rising City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.5 miles from Hickman and 71.5 miles from Norfolk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.6 miles (169.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.4 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 1:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.63 one way or $37.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hickman and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Norfolk.
Stop Ideas Near Rising City
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 Rising City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hickman and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 105.55 mi (169.86 km).
#1 Hickman
City in Nebraska, USA
| Population | 2,456 |
| Coordinates | 40.6200000, -96.6291800 |
| Altitude | 386 |
| 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: 225 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $18.63 | $37.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.01 | $42.02 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.99 | $45.98 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.20 | $52.40 |
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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