How far is Nebraska City, NE from Norfolk, NE?
The driving distance from Nebraska City, NE to Norfolk, NE is about 156.3 miles (251.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123.5 miles (198.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m 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 39m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Nebraska, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nebraska City and Norfolk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nebraska City and Norfolk.
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Start on Central Avenue
21 m · 9 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto North 11th Street
2376 ft · 1 min · North 11th Street
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Continue on Orchard Drive
1.4 mi · 2 min · Orchard Drive
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Continue on G Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · G Road
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Turn right onto North 58th Road
26.8 mi · 31 min · North 58th Road
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Turn left onto Hidden Valley Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Hidden Valley Drive
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Continue on Platteview Road
1461 ft · 25 sec · Platteview Road
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Turn right onto South 27th Street
2649 ft · 1 min · South 27th Street
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Turn right onto Schneekloth Road
1194 ft · 33 sec · Schneekloth Road
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Continue on South 25th Street
2539 ft · 1 min · South 25th Street
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Turn right onto Fairview Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Fairview Road
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Take the ramp left
1979 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kennedy Freeway
8.3 mi · 9 min · Kennedy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 west: Lincoln
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 680 North
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Pacific Street
593 ft · 14 sec
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Continue on Pacific Street
123 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Pacific Street west
49 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Pacific Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Pacific Street
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Turn right onto South 120th Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South 120th Street
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Take the ramp left toward US 6 West
1855 ft · 45 sec · West Dodge Road
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Merge slight left onto West Dodge Road
10.1 mi · 12 min · West Dodge Road
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Continue straight
19.7 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right
1284 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left
143 m · 15 sec
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Turn right onto Highway 77
7.6 mi · 8 min · Highway 77
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Continue on Highway 275
23 mi · 25 min · Highway 275
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Continue on South Lincoln Street
1.8 mi · 2 min · South Lincoln Street
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Continue on Highway 275
7 mi · 8 min · Highway 275
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Continue on Front Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Front Street
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Continue on Highway 275
5.9 mi · 8 min · Highway 275
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Continue on E Avenue East
2749 ft · 1 min · E Avenue East
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Continue on Avenue E West
2531 ft · 1 min · Avenue E West
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Continue on Highway 275
23.5 mi · 27 min · Highway 275
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Continue on East Omaha Avenue
2.5 mi · 3 min · East Omaha Avenue
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Turn right onto South 7th Street
2831 ft · 1 min · South 7th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South 7th Street
25 m · 2 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 Nebraska City and Norfolk.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
North 58th Road
Turn right onto North 58th Road
26.8 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Nebraska City and Partly Sunny near Norfolk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nebraska City to Norfolk?
The road trip is about 156.3 miles (251.5 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?
Fremont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.9 miles from Nebraska City and 77.4 miles from Norfolk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123.5 miles (198.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.8 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 1:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.82 one way or $41.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Nebraska City and Partly Sunny near Norfolk.
Stop Ideas Near Fremont
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 Fremont.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nebraska City and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 123.49 mi (198.73 km).
#1 Nebraska City
City and county seat of Otoe County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 7,292 |
| Coordinates | 40.6766700, -95.8591700 |
| Altitude | 322 |
| 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: 252 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $20.82 | $41.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.48 | $46.95 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.69 | $51.38 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.28 | $58.56 |
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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