How far is Norfolk, NE from Alliance, NE?
The driving distance from Norfolk, NE to Alliance, NE is about 319.4 miles (514 km), with a travel time of about 05h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 279.8 miles (450.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 35m 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 05h 47m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Blaine County, Nebraska, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Norfolk and Alliance.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norfolk and Alliance.
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Start on South 7th Street
805 ft · 22 sec · South 7th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South 7th Street
27 m · 3 sec · South 7th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South 7th Street
2826 ft · 1 min · South 7th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Omaha Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · West Omaha Avenue
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Continue on Highway 275
2 mi · 2 min · Highway 275
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 275
62 m · 3 sec · Highway 275
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 275
18.8 mi · 22 min · Highway 275
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Continue on Front Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Front Street
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Continue on Highway 275
7 mi · 8 min · Highway 275
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Turn left onto Hohman Street
1735 ft · 50 sec · Hohman Street
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Turn right onto 4th Street
1039 ft · 29 sec · 4th Street
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Continue on 844th Road
4 mi · 6 min · 844th Road
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Turn left onto Highway 14
5.5 mi · 6 min · Highway 14
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Continue on 2nd Street
1349 ft · 29 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Highway 70
23.9 mi · 28 min · Highway 70
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Turn left onto Highway 281
7 mi · 8 min · Highway 281
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Continue on East Street
1382 ft · 18 sec · East Street
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Continue on Highway 281
6.8 mi · 8 min · Highway 281
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Turn right onto Highway 70 - 91
11.1 mi · 13 min · Highway 70 - 91
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Continue on Highway 70/91
2.5 mi · 3 min · Highway 70/91
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Continue on Highway 91
16.1 mi · 19 min · Highway 91
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Continue on Highway 11
1.5 km · 1 min · Highway 11
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Continue on North 1st Avenue
2670 ft · 53 sec · North 1st Avenue
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Continue on Highway 11
2644 ft · 55 sec · Highway 11
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Turn right onto Highway 91
13.4 mi · 16 min · Highway 91
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 183
1.2 km · 53 sec · Highway 183
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Continue on 3rd Street
1320 ft · 28 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Broadway Street
2062 ft · 41 sec · Broadway Street
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Continue on Highway 91
44.6 mi · 51 min · Highway 91
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At the end of the road, turn right
150.3 mi · 2 hr 57 min
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Turn right onto Mississippi Avenue
1824 ft · 57 sec · Mississippi Avenue
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Turn left onto East 8th Street
2296 ft · 1 min · East 8th Street
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Turn left onto Laramie Avenue
56 m · 8 sec · Laramie Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Laramie Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Norfolk and Alliance.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn right
150 mi · 02h 57m
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.
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Norfolk and Sunny near Alliance.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Norfolk to Alliance?
The road trip is about 319.4 miles (514 km) and usually takes 05h 47m 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?
Brewster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 159.9 miles from Norfolk and 159.5 miles from Alliance.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 279.8 miles (450.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.6 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 5:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.50 one way or $85.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Norfolk and Alliance, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Norfolk and Sunny near Alliance.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norfolk and Alliance. Straight-line distance: 279.82 mi (450.32 km).
#1 Norfolk
City in Madison County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 24,363 |
| Coordinates | 42.0283400, -97.4170000 |
| Altitude | 464 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alliance
City and county seat of Box Butte County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 8,029 |
| Coordinates | 42.1016300, -102.8721500 |
| Altitude | 1209 |
| Country | United States |
End: Laramie Avenue (-102.872304, 42.101626)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 514 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 59m |
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 | $42.50 | $85.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $47.93 | $95.86 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $52.45 | $104.90 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $59.78 | $119.55 |
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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