How far is Norfolk, NE from Falls City, NE?
The driving distance from Norfolk, NE to Falls City, NE is about 212.5 miles (342 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165.6 miles (266.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 31m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 15m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Nebraska
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Norfolk and Falls City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norfolk and Falls City.
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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 left onto West Omaha Avenue
2.5 mi · 3 min · West Omaha Avenue
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Continue on Highway 275
23.5 mi · 27 min · Highway 275
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Continue on Avenue E West
2531 ft · 1 min · Avenue E West
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Continue on E Avenue East
2749 ft · 1 min · E Avenue East
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Continue on Highway 275
5.9 mi · 8 min · Highway 275
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Continue on Front Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Front Street
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Continue on Highway 275
7 mi · 8 min · Highway 275
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Continue on North Lincoln Street
1.8 mi · 2 min · North Lincoln Street
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Continue on Highway 275
22.9 mi · 25 min · Highway 275
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Continue on Highway 77
7.8 mi · 8 min · Highway 77
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Take the exit slight right
1742 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Highway 30
20 mi · 22 min · Highway 30
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Continue straight
11.1 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 680, I 80
2622 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 680 South
2364 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Downtown
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 480 North, US 75: Eppley Airfield, Downtown, Bellevue
1535 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 75 South: Bellevue
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 75 south
854 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kennedy Freeway
9.4 mi · 10 min · Kennedy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right
2042 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto Hidden Valley Drive
1196 ft · 24 sec · Hidden Valley Drive
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Continue on Highway 34
2.7 mi · 3 min · Highway 34
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Continue on US Highway 34
3.8 mi · 4 min · US Highway 34
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Take the exit slight right
2917 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
42.9 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO A, MO B: Watson
948 ft · 19 sec
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Turn right
1.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
5 mi · 12 min
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Turn right
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Highway 67
3.6 mi · 4 min · Highway 67
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Continue on 1st Street
2803 ft · 60 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on Highway 67
5.1 mi · 6 min · Highway 67
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Continue on 648 Avenue
8 mi · 9 min · 648 Avenue
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Turn left onto 712 Road
3.5 mi · 4 min · 712 Road
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Continue on 651 Boulevard
4.4 mi · 5 min · 651 Boulevard
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Continue on Harlan Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Harlan Street
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Turn right onto East 16th Street
13 m · 2 sec · East 16th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 16th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Norfolk and Falls City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 34
Merge slight right
42.9 mi · 00h 46m
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.
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Norfolk and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Falls City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Norfolk to Falls City?
The road trip is about 212.5 miles (342 km) and usually takes 04h 15m 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?
Boys Town is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.2 miles from Norfolk and 106.3 miles from Falls City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165.6 miles (266.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.9 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 8:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.28 one way or $56.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Norfolk and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Falls City.
Stop Ideas Near Boys Town
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 Boys Town.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norfolk and Falls City. Straight-line distance: 165.6 mi (266.5 km).
#1 Norfolk
City in Madison County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 24,363 |
| Coordinates | 42.0283400, -97.4170000 |
| Altitude | 464 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Falls City
City in and county seat of Richardson County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 4,117 |
| Coordinates | 40.0608400, -95.6019300 |
| Altitude | 308 |
| Country | United States |
End: Falls City (-95.60193, 40.06084)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 342 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 39m |
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 | $28.28 | $56.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.90 | $63.80 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $34.91 | $69.81 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $39.78 | $79.56 |
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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