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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Holt County, Nebraska
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Snow Showers
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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.
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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
748 ft · 17 sec · North 1st Avenue
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Turn right onto G Street
2088 ft · 1 min · G Street
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Turn left onto South 7th Avenue
47 m · 7 sec · South 7th Avenue
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 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).
#1 Norfolk
City in Madison County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 24,363 |
| Coordinates | 42.0283400, -97.4170000 |
| Altitude | 464 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Burwell
City in Garfield County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 1,162 |
| Coordinates | 41.7816700, -99.1331500 |
| Altitude | 663 |
| Country | United States |
End: Burwell (-99.13315, 41.78167)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 176 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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