How far is Norfolk, NE from Atkinson, NE?

The driving distance from Norfolk, NE to Atkinson, NE is about 94.7 miles (152.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.1 miles (140.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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
94.73 mi
01h 56m
Flight
87.04 mi
140.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.04 mi
Kilometers
140.08 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.73 mi
Kilometers
152.45 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atkinson
Thu, Apr 16, 10:44 AM CDT
Return by in Norfolk
Thu, Apr 16, 12:40 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norfolk
2026-04-16T08:47
Arrive Atkinson
Thu, Apr 16, 10:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:38 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Clearwater
NE

Town in Nebraska, United States

From Norfolk
47.3 mi
00h 58m
To Atkinson
47.5 mi
00h 58m

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
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right onto West Omaha Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Omaha Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Highway 275

    2 mi · 2 min · Highway 275

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 275

    62 m · 3 sec · Highway 275

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 275

    18.8 mi · 22 min · Highway 275

  8. 8

    Continue on Front Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Front Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Highway 275

    12.2 mi · 14 min · Highway 275

  10. 10

    Continue on L Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · L Street

  11. 11

    Continue on East 11th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East 11th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway 275

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Highway 275

  13. 13

    Continue on Miles Street

    2496 ft · 32 sec · Miles Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Highway 275

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Highway 275

  15. 15

    Continue on Front Street

    2978 ft · 38 sec · Front Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Highway 275

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Highway 275

  17. 17

    Continue on Highway 20/275

    12.4 mi · 15 min · Highway 20/275

  18. 18

    Continue on East Douglas Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East Douglas Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Highway 20

    17.4 mi · 21 min · Highway 20

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Pearl Street

    1980 ft · 56 sec · East Pearl Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    705 ft · 31 sec · South Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 275
58.4 mi · 62%
Highway 20
17.4 mi · 18%
Highway 20/275
12.4 mi · 13%
Front Street
1.38 mi · 1%
East Douglas Street
1.12 mi · 1%
West Omaha Avenue
0.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Highway 275

Exit the roundabout onto Highway 275

18.8 mi · 00h 22m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
87.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clearwater
00h 58m from Norfolk
Leave By
2:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Norfolk and Sunny near Atkinson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 94.7 miles (152.4 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

Clearwater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.3 miles from Norfolk and 47.5 miles from Atkinson.

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

The direct path is about 87.1 miles (140.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.60 one way or $25.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norfolk and Atkinson. Straight-line distance: 87.04 mi (140.08 km).

Norfolk

#1 Norfolk

City in Madison County, Nebraska, United States

Population24,363
Coordinates42.0283400, -97.4170000
Altitude464
CountryUnited States
Atkinson

#2 Atkinson

Town in Nebraska, United States

Population1,221
Coordinates42.5313900, -98.9781500
Altitude642
CountryUnited States
Start: Norfolk (-97.417, 42.02834)
End: Atkinson (-98.97815, 42.53139)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.34 gal
12.65 L · about $12.60
Round trip
$25.19
6.68 gal · 25.3 L
Estimated CO2
29.7 kg one way
Round trip: 59.4 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.60 $25.19
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.21 $28.41
Premium $4.65 $15.54 $31.09
Diesel $5.30 $17.72 $35.43

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 Atkinson. The current time is 08:47:37.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.