How far is Norfolk, NE from Arlington, NE?

The driving distance from Norfolk, NE to Arlington, NE is about 83.4 miles (134.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.9 miles (109.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
83.41 mi
01h 38m
Flight
67.84 mi
109.18 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.84 mi
Kilometers
109.18 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.41 mi
Kilometers
134.24 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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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 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Thu, Apr 16, 11:53 AM CDT
Return by in Norfolk
Thu, Apr 16, 1:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norfolk
2026-04-16T10:14
Arrive Arlington
Thu, Apr 16, 11:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Norfolk
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
West Point
NE

City in Nebraska, USA

From Norfolk
41.6 mi
00h 49m
To Arlington
41.8 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph SSW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Norfolk and Arlington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Norfolk and Arlington.

  1. 1

    Start on South 7th Street

    805 ft · 22 sec · South 7th Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South 7th Street

    27 m · 3 sec · South 7th Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto South 7th Street

    2826 ft · 1 min · South 7th Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Omaha Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · West Omaha Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Highway 275

    23.5 mi · 27 min · Highway 275

  6. 6

    Continue on Avenue E West

    2531 ft · 1 min · Avenue E West

  7. 7

    Continue on E Avenue East

    2749 ft · 1 min · E Avenue East

  8. 8

    Continue on Highway 275

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Highway 275

  9. 9

    Continue on Front Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Front Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway 275

    7 mi · 8 min · Highway 275

  11. 11

    Continue on North Lincoln Street

    1.8 mi · 2 min · North Lincoln Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway 275

    22.9 mi · 25 min · Highway 275

  13. 13

    Continue on Highway 77

    7.8 mi · 8 min · Highway 77

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1742 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Highway 30

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Highway 30

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    2225 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto East 23rd Street

    2589 ft · 54 sec · East 23rd Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Highway 30

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Highway 30

  19. 19

    Continue on US Highway 30

    1.3 mi · 2 min · US Highway 30

  20. 20

    Continue on West Elkhorn Drive

    2621 ft · 1 min · West Elkhorn Drive

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North 3rd Street

    135 m · 25 sec · North 3rd Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Eagle Street

    13 m · 2 sec · West Eagle Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Eagle Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Norfolk and Arlington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 275
59.3 mi · 71%
Highway 77
8.1 mi · 10%
Highway 30
6.78 mi · 8%
West Omaha Avenue
2.51 mi · 3%
North Lincoln Street
1.76 mi · 2%
US Highway 30
1.35 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Highway 275

Continue on Highway 275

23.5 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
67.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Point
00h 49m from Norfolk
Leave By
3:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Norfolk and Sunny near Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Norfolk to Arlington?

The road trip is about 83.4 miles (134.2 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

West Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.6 miles from Norfolk and 41.8 miles from Arlington.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 67.9 miles (109.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 3:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.09 one way or $22.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Norfolk and Sunny near Arlington.

Stop Ideas Near West Point

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Point, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Point.

RAIL

Omaha

92 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

114 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norfolk and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 67.84 mi (109.18 km).

Norfolk

#1 Norfolk

City in Madison County, Nebraska, United States

Population24,363
Coordinates42.0283400, -97.4170000
Altitude464
CountryUnited States
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#2 Arlington

Village in Nebraska, USA

Population1,327
Coordinates41.4525000, -96.3511300
Altitude362
CountryUnited States
Start: Norfolk (-97.417, 42.02834)
End: Arlington (-96.35113, 41.4525)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.94 gal
11.14 L · about $11.09
Round trip
$22.17
5.88 gal · 22.28 L
Estimated CO2
26.1 kg one way
Round trip: 52.3 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.09 $22.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.50 $25.01
Premium $4.65 $13.68 $27.37
Diesel $5.30 $15.59 $31.19

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Nebraska · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Norfolk and Arlington. The current time is 10:14:40.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.