How far is Lexington, NE from Norfolk, NE?
The driving distance from Lexington, NE to Norfolk, NE is about 196.4 miles (316 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.1 miles (238.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 33m 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 16m.
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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.
Village in Nebraska, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lexington and Norfolk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lexington and Norfolk.
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Start on North Washington Street
735 ft · 25 sec · North Washington Street
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Turn left onto East 6th Street
759 ft · 23 sec · East 6th Street
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Turn right onto North Jackson Street
813 ft · 15 sec · North Jackson Street
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Continue on Plum Creek Parkway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Plum Creek Parkway
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Turn left onto I 80 East: Kearney
1623 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
76.2 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Grand Island
2525 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto South Locust Street
4.4 mi · 5 min · South Locust Street
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Turn right onto Highway 34
2.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 34
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Turn left onto Husker Highway
1.2 km · 59 sec · Husker Highway
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Continue on South Gunbarrel Road
4 mi · 6 min · South Gunbarrel Road
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Turn right onto Highway 30
17.8 mi · 21 min · Highway 30
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Continue on G Street
1.4 km · 2 min · G Street
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Continue on 16th Street
1 km · 1 min · 16th Street
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Continue on Highway 30
26 mi · 31 min · Highway 30
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Turn left onto 370th Avenue
8.9 mi · 11 min · 370th Avenue
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Continue on Gleason Street
1138 ft · 33 sec · Gleason Street
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Turn right onto Columbus Avenue
2779 ft · 55 sec · Columbus Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 22
5.7 mi · 7 min · State Highway 22
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Turn left onto 280th Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · 280th Avenue
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Turn right onto 265th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · 265th Street
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Turn left
37.1 mi · 41 min
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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 Lexington 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 80 East
Merge slight left
76.2 mi · 01h 16m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lexington and 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 Lexington to Norfolk?
The road trip is about 196.4 miles (316 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?
Chapman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.2 miles from Lexington and 100.2 miles from Norfolk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.1 miles (238.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.3 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 10:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.13 one way or $52.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lexington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Norfolk.
Stop Ideas Near Chapman
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 Chapman.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lexington and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 148.12 mi (238.37 km).
#1 Lexington
City in Dawson County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 10,109 |
| Coordinates | 40.7808400, -99.7415000 |
| Altitude | 729 |
| 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: 316 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $26.13 | $52.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.47 | $58.95 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.25 | $64.50 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $36.76 | $73.51 |
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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