How far is Norfolk, NE from Burwell, NE?

The driving distance from Norfolk, NE to Burwell, NE is about 109.5 miles (176.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.9 miles (144.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m 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
109.55 mi
02h 10m
Flight
89.88 mi
144.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.88 mi
Kilometers
144.65 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.55 mi
Kilometers
176.31 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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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 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burwell
Sun, Apr 19, 1:15 AM CDT
Return by in Norfolk
Sun, Apr 19, 3:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norfolk
2026-04-18T23:04
Arrive Burwell
Sun, Apr 19, 1:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:08 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
Deloit
NE

Township in Holt County, Nebraska

From Norfolk
54.7 mi
01h 05m
To Burwell
54.9 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 22 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7 mi · 8 min · Highway 275

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Hohman Street

    1735 ft · 50 sec · Hohman Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    1039 ft · 29 sec · 4th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on 844th Road

    4 mi · 6 min · 844th Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Highway 14

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Highway 14

  14. 14

    Continue on 2nd Street

    1349 ft · 29 sec · 2nd Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Highway 70

    23.9 mi · 28 min · Highway 70

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Highway 281

    7 mi · 8 min · Highway 281

  17. 17

    Continue on East Street

    1382 ft · 18 sec · East Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Highway 281

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Highway 281

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Highway 70 - 91

    11.1 mi · 13 min · Highway 70 - 91

  20. 20

    Continue on Highway 70/91

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Highway 70/91

  21. 21

    Continue on Highway 91

    16.1 mi · 19 min · Highway 91

  22. 22

    Continue on Highway 11

    1.5 km · 1 min · Highway 11

  23. 23

    Continue on North 1st Avenue

    748 ft · 17 sec · North 1st Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto G Street

    2088 ft · 1 min · G Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South 7th Avenue

    47 m · 7 sec · South 7th Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 7th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 275
27.9 mi · 25%
Highway 70
23.9 mi · 22%
Highway 91
16.1 mi · 15%
Highway 281
13.8 mi · 13%
Highway 70 - 91
11.1 mi · 10%
Highway 14
5.54 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Highway 70

Turn right onto Highway 70

23.9 mi · 00h 28m

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
02h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.6 mi
89.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Deloit
01h 05m from Norfolk
Leave By
2:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers leaving Norfolk and Sunny near Burwell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 109.5 miles (176.3 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?

Deloit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.7 miles from Norfolk and 54.9 miles from Burwell.

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

The direct path is about 89.9 miles (144.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 2:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.56 one way or $29.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Norfolk and Sunny near Burwell.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norfolk and Burwell. Straight-line distance: 89.88 mi (144.65 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 Burwell

City in Garfield County, Nebraska, United States

Population1,162
Coordinates41.7816700, -99.1331500
Altitude663
CountryUnited States
Start: Norfolk (-97.417, 42.02834)
End: Burwell (-99.13315, 41.78167)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 176 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.86 gal
14.63 L · about $14.56
Round trip
$29.11
7.72 gal · 29.26 L
Estimated CO2
34.3 kg one way
Round trip: 68.6 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.56 $29.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.42 $32.83
Premium $4.65 $17.96 $35.93
Diesel $5.30 $20.47 $40.95

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Norfolk and Burwell. The current time is 23:04:32.

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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.