How far is Norfolk, NE from North Bend, NE?
The driving distance from Norfolk, NE to North Bend, NE is about 71.9 miles (115.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.1 miles (82.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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 01h 25m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Norfolk and North Bend.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norfolk and North Bend.
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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
15.9 mi · 18 min · Highway 275
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Turn right onto Highway 15
19 mi · 22 min · Highway 15
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Continue on Road 11
2 mi · 2 min · Road 11
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Turn left onto Road W
7.9 mi · 9 min · Road W
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Continue on Highway 91
6 mi · 7 min · Highway 91
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Continue on 4th Street
734 ft · 17 sec · 4th Street
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Turn right onto Range Line Street
2525 ft · 33 sec · Range Line Street
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Continue on Highway 79
15.1 mi · 18 min · Highway 79
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Merge slight left onto Highway 30
1149 ft · 16 sec · Highway 30
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Take the exit slight left
25 m · 10 sec
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Continue on Highway 30
1269 ft · 20 sec · Highway 30
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Turn right onto Highway 79
1.5 km · 1 min · Highway 79
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Continue on North Main Street
3119 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East 6th Street
32 m · 3 sec · East 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Norfolk and North Bend.
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 15
Turn right onto Highway 15
19 mi · 00h 22m
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 North Bend.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Norfolk to North Bend?
The road trip is about 71.9 miles (115.7 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?
Howells is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.9 miles from Norfolk and 36 miles from North Bend.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.1 miles (82.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 3:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.58 one way or $19.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 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 North Bend.
Stop Ideas Near Howells
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norfolk and North Bend. Straight-line distance: 51.1 mi (82.23 km).
#1 Norfolk
City in Madison County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 24,363 |
| Coordinates | 42.0283400, -97.4170000 |
| Altitude | 464 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Bend
City in Dodge County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 1,253 |
| Coordinates | 41.4619500, -96.7797500 |
| Altitude | 388 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Bend (-96.77975, 41.46195)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $9.58 | $19.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.80 | $21.61 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.82 | $23.64 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.47 | $26.94 |
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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