How far is Norfolk, NE from Beatrice, NE?
The driving distance from Norfolk, NE to Beatrice, NE is about 170.7 miles (274.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.5 miles (203.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Butler County, Nebraska, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Norfolk and Beatrice.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norfolk and Beatrice.
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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 1 toward West Pasewalk Avenue
10 m · 1 sec · West Pasewalk Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto West Pasewalk Avenue
2594 ft · 1 min · West Pasewalk Avenue
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Turn left onto South 13th Street
43.4 mi · 47 min · South 13th Street
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Turn right onto 45th Avenue
62 m · 4 sec · 45th Avenue
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Continue on Howard Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Howard Boulevard
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Turn right onto 33rd Avenue
16.4 mi · 20 min · 33rd Avenue
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Turn left onto 31 Road
12.2 mi · 14 min · 31 Road
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Continue on 32 Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · 32 Road
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Turn right onto O Road
9 mi · 10 min · O Road
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Turn left onto 23 Road
10 mi · 12 min · 23 Road
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Continue on County Road B
3.7 mi · 4 min · County Road B
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Continue on South Street
1748 ft · 39 sec · South Street
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Turn right onto County Road 28
1.1 mi · 1 min · County Road 28
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Continue on Highway 79
1.6 km · 1 min · Highway 79
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Continue on Nebraska Highway 79
4.8 mi · 6 min · Nebraska Highway 79
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Continue on Northwest 56th Street
6.6 mi · 8 min · Northwest 56th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West US Highway 34
1.6 mi · 2 min · West US Highway 34
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West, US 77 South: Municipal Airport
3093 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 77 South: Beatrice
2900 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 77 South: Beatrice
9.1 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 77
1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 77
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Continue on South 12th Street
6.8 mi · 7 min · South 12th Street
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Continue on US Highway 77
3.8 mi · 4 min · US Highway 77
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Continue on Highway 77
16.3 mi · 18 min · Highway 77
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Continue on North 6th Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · North 6th Street
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Turn slight right
28 m · 14 sec
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Turn left
25 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
11 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Norfolk and Beatrice.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
South 13th Street
Turn left onto South 13th Street
43.4 mi · 00h 47m
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 Rain Showers leaving Norfolk and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Beatrice.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Norfolk to Beatrice?
The road trip is about 170.7 miles (274.7 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?
Garrison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.7 miles from Norfolk and 90 miles from Beatrice.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.5 miles (203.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.2 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 12:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.70 one way or $45.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Norfolk and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Beatrice.
Stop Ideas Near Garrison
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 Garrison.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norfolk and Beatrice. Straight-line distance: 126.52 mi (203.61 km).
#1 Norfolk
City in Madison County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 24,363 |
| Coordinates | 42.0283400, -97.4170000 |
| Altitude | 464 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Beatrice
City in Gage County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 12,264 |
| Coordinates | 40.2680600, -96.7469700 |
| Altitude | 392 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-96.747018, 40.26814)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 275 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
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 | $22.70 | $45.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.60 | $51.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.02 | $56.03 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.93 | $63.86 |
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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