How far is Minden, NE from Norfolk, NE?
The driving distance from Minden, NE to Norfolk, NE is about 161.2 miles (259.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132.2 miles (212.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Minden and Norfolk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minden and Norfolk.
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Start on the route
20 m · 12 sec
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Turn sharp left onto North Minden Avenue
103 m · 20 sec · North Minden Avenue
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Turn left onto East 5th Street
1142 ft · 52 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn right onto North Brown Avenue
12.7 mi · 15 min · North Brown Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 10
554 ft · 10 sec · State Highway 10
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Take the ramp right toward I 80 east
1499 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
33.5 mi · 34 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
7.8 mi · 9 min · State Highway 22
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At the end of the road, turn left
39.2 mi · 43 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 Minden 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.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn left
39.2 mi · 00h 43m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Minden and Chance Rain Showers near Norfolk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Minden to Norfolk?
The road trip is about 161.2 miles (259.5 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?
Central City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.8 miles from Minden and 80.5 miles from Norfolk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132.2 miles (212.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29 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 12:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.46 one way or $42.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Minden and Chance Rain Showers near Norfolk.
Stop Ideas Near Central 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 Central City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Minden and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 132.25 mi (212.84 km).
#1 Minden
City in Nebraska
| Population | 3,020 |
| Coordinates | 40.4986300, -98.9478600 |
| Altitude | 662 |
| 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: 260 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $21.46 | $42.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.20 | $48.40 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.48 | $52.96 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.18 | $60.36 |
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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