How far is Lincoln, NE from Norfolk, NE?
The driving distance from Lincoln, NE to Norfolk, NE is about 133 miles (214.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.3 miles (150.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Polk County, Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
Widespread Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lincoln and Norfolk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln and Norfolk.
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Start on B Street
93 m · 16 sec · B Street
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Turn left onto South 37th Street
103 m · 17 sec · South 37th Street
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Turn right onto A Street
1983 ft · 55 sec · A Street
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Turn slight right onto Capitol Parkway
1.2 mi · 3 min · Capitol Parkway
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Continue on L Street
1.4 km · 2 min · L Street
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Turn right onto South 10th Street
3.7 mi · 6 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 Lincoln and Norfolk.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving Lincoln and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Norfolk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lincoln to Norfolk?
The road trip is about 133 miles (214.1 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?
Shelby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.7 miles from Lincoln and 71.3 miles from Norfolk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.3 miles (150.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.7 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 1:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.69 one way or $35.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around Lincoln and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Norfolk.
Stop Ideas Near Shelby
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 Shelby.
Lincoln
Hastings
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 93.34 mi (150.22 km).
#1 Lincoln
The capital of Nebraska and the center of the Lincoln metropolitan area.
| Population | 290,505 |
| Coordinates | 40.8000000, -96.6669600 |
| Altitude | 367 |
| 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: 214 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
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 | $17.69 | $35.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.95 | $39.89 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.83 | $43.65 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.88 | $49.75 |
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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