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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Butler County, Nebraska, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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 left onto 31 Road
12.2 mi · 14 min · 31 Road
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Continue on 32 Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · 32 Road
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Turn right onto O Road
11.1 mi · 13 min · O Road
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Continue on 280th Road
8 mi · 9 min · 280th Road
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Turn left onto Waverly Road
2654 ft · 55 sec · Waverly Road
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Turn right onto North Columbia Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Columbia Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
732 ft · 15 sec · Main Street
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Continue on McKelvie Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · McKelvie Road
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Turn right onto 238th Road
8.7 mi · 11 min · 238th Road
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Continue on North State Highway
707 ft · 18 sec · North State Highway
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Turn right onto 1st Street
1589 ft · 1 min · 1st Street
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Turn right onto North A Street
27 m · 4 sec · North A Street
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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.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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 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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rising City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norfolk and Milford. Straight-line distance: 88.69 mi (142.74 km).
#1 Norfolk
City in Madison County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 24,363 |
| Coordinates | 42.0283400, -97.4170000 |
| Altitude | 464 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Milford
City in Seward County, Nebraska, United States of America
| Population | 2,014 |
| Coordinates | 40.7744500, -97.0505900 |
| Altitude | 443 |
| Country | United States |
End: Milford (-97.05059, 40.77445)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 175 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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