How far is Norfolk, NE from Milford, NE?

The driving distance from Norfolk, NE to Milford, NE is about 108.9 miles (175.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.7 miles (142.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
108.86 mi
02h 09m
Flight
88.69 mi
142.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.69 mi
Kilometers
142.74 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.86 mi
Kilometers
175.19 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milford
Sat, May 30, 7:38 AM CDT
Return by in Norfolk
Sat, May 30, 9:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norfolk
2026-05-30T05:28
Arrive Milford
Sat, May 30, 7:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:10 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
Rising City
NE

City in Butler County, Nebraska, United States of America

From Norfolk
54.4 mi
01h 04m
To Milford
54.4 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 17 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 18 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 7th Street

    805 ft · 22 sec · South 7th Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Pasewalk Avenue

    10 m · 1 sec · West Pasewalk Avenue

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto West Pasewalk Avenue

    2594 ft · 1 min · West Pasewalk Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South 13th Street

    43.4 mi · 47 min · South 13th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 45th Avenue

    62 m · 4 sec · 45th Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Howard Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Howard Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 33rd Avenue

    16.4 mi · 20 min · 33rd Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 31 Road

    12.2 mi · 14 min · 31 Road

  9. 9

    Continue on 32 Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · 32 Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto O Road

    11.1 mi · 13 min · O Road

  11. 11

    Continue on 280th Road

    8 mi · 9 min · 280th Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Waverly Road

    2654 ft · 55 sec · Waverly Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Columbia Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Columbia Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Main Street

    732 ft · 15 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on McKelvie Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · McKelvie Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 238th Road

    8.7 mi · 11 min · 238th Road

  17. 17

    Continue on North State Highway

    707 ft · 18 sec · North State Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    1589 ft · 1 min · 1st Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North A Street

    27 m · 4 sec · North A Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North A Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South 13th Street
43.4 mi · 40%
33rd Avenue
16.4 mi · 15%
31 Road
12.2 mi · 11%
O Road
11.1 mi · 10%
238th Road
8.66 mi · 8%
280th Road
8 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
88.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rising City
01h 04m from Norfolk
Leave By
2:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Norfolk and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Milford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 108.9 miles (175.2 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Rising City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.4 miles from Norfolk and 54.4 miles from Milford.

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

The direct path is about 88.7 miles (142.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 2:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.48 one way or $28.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Norfolk and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Milford.

Stop Ideas Near Rising City

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rising City, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rising City.

RAIL

Lincoln

65 mi away
201 North 7th St.
RAIL

Hastings

114 mi away
501 West First St.
RAIL

Omaha

115 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norfolk and Milford. Straight-line distance: 88.69 mi (142.74 km).

Norfolk

#1 Norfolk

City in Madison County, Nebraska, United States

Population24,363
Coordinates42.0283400, -97.4170000
Altitude464
CountryUnited States
Milford

#2 Milford

City in Seward County, Nebraska, United States of America

Population2,014
Coordinates40.7744500, -97.0505900
Altitude443
CountryUnited States
Start: Norfolk (-97.417, 42.02834)
End: Milford (-97.05059, 40.77445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.84 gal
14.54 L · about $14.48
Round trip
$28.96
7.68 gal · 29.08 L
Estimated CO2
34.1 kg one way
Round trip: 68.3 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.48 $28.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.33 $32.66
Premium $4.65 $17.87 $35.74
Diesel $5.30 $20.37 $40.73

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Norfolk and Milford. The current time is 05:28:43.

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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.