How far is Norfolk, NE from Fairbury, NE?
The driving distance from Norfolk, NE to Fairbury, NE is about 150.7 miles (242.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.2 miles (211.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in York County, Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Norfolk and Fairbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norfolk and Fairbury.
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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 right onto County Road 131
2.8 mi · 3 min · County Road 131
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Continue on East Park Street
1339 ft · 23 sec · East Park Street
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Turn left onto South Walnut Street
1815 ft · 36 sec · South Walnut Street
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Continue on County Road U
7.7 mi · 9 min · County Road U
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Continue on County Road 123
1.3 km · 58 sec · County Road 123
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Continue on County Road V
2 mi · 2 min · County Road V
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Continue on Highway 69
10 mi · 12 min · Highway 69
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Turn left onto Highway 34
2 mi · 2 min · Highway 34
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Continue on McKelvie Road
1.6 km · 1 min · McKelvie Road
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Turn right onto Centennial Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Centennial Avenue
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Continue on 462nd Road
4.7 mi · 6 min · 462nd Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 80 east
1729 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NE 80E Link: Beaver Crossing
1654 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto 420th Road
8.4 mi · 10 min · 420th Road
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Continue on Highway 80E
3 mi · 4 min · Highway 80E
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Turn left onto 1st Street
1 mi · 2 min · 1st Street
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Continue on Highway 6
5 mi · 6 min · Highway 6
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Turn right onto Highway 15
34.2 mi · 41 min · Highway 15
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Continue on K Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · K Street
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Turn right onto 6th Street
2638 ft · 1 min · 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Norfolk and Fairbury.
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 longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Norfolk and Sunny near Fairbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Norfolk to Fairbury?
The road trip is about 150.7 miles (242.6 km) and usually takes 03h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Gresham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.4 miles from Norfolk and 75.3 miles from Fairbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.2 miles (211.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.06 one way or $40.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Norfolk and Sunny near Fairbury.
Stop Ideas Near Gresham
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 Gresham.
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Hastings
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norfolk and Fairbury. Straight-line distance: 131.24 mi (211.21 km).
#1 Norfolk
City in Madison County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 24,363 |
| Coordinates | 42.0283400, -97.4170000 |
| Altitude | 464 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fairbury
City in Jefferson County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 3,646 |
| Coordinates | 40.1372200, -97.1805900 |
| Altitude | 404 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairbury (-97.18059, 40.13722)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 243 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $20.06 | $40.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.63 | $45.25 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.76 | $49.52 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.22 | $56.43 |
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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