How far is Norfolk, NE from Omaha, NE?

The driving distance from Norfolk, NE to Omaha, NE is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93 miles (149.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m 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
117.95 mi
02h 01m
Flight
93.05 mi
149.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.05 mi
Kilometers
149.75 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.95 mi
Kilometers
189.82 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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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 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Omaha
Wed, Apr 22, 8:40 PM CDT
Return by in Norfolk
Wed, Apr 22, 10:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norfolk
2026-04-22T18:38
Arrive Omaha
Wed, Apr 22, 8:40 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:26 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
Scribner
NE

City in Alaska

From Norfolk
56.5 mi
01h 00m
To Omaha
61.4 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 23 mph S
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 7th Street

    805 ft · 22 sec · South 7th Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South 7th Street

    27 m · 3 sec · South 7th Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto South 7th Street

    2826 ft · 1 min · South 7th Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Omaha Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · West Omaha Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Highway 275

    23.5 mi · 27 min · Highway 275

  6. 6

    Continue on Avenue E West

    2531 ft · 1 min · Avenue E West

  7. 7

    Continue on E Avenue East

    2749 ft · 1 min · E Avenue East

  8. 8

    Continue on Highway 275

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Highway 275

  9. 9

    Continue on Front Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Front Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway 275

    7 mi · 8 min · Highway 275

  11. 11

    Continue on North Lincoln Street

    1.8 mi · 2 min · North Lincoln Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway 275

    22.9 mi · 25 min · Highway 275

  13. 13

    Continue on Highway 77

    7.8 mi · 8 min · Highway 77

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1742 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Highway 30

    20 mi · 22 min · Highway 30

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    13.8 mi · 18 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Dodge Street

    4.1 mi · 9 min · Dodge Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto South 31st Street

    545 ft · 25 sec · South 31st Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Douglas Street

    2494 ft · 1 min · Douglas Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South 25th Street

    118 m · 10 sec · South 25th Street

  21. 21

    Continue on South 24th Avenue

    121 m · 14 sec · South 24th Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Harney Street

    1986 ft · 1 min · Harney Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harney Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 275
59.3 mi · 50%
Highway 30
33.8 mi · 29%
Highway 77
8.1 mi · 7%
Dodge Street
4.12 mi · 3%
West Omaha Avenue
2.51 mi · 2%
North Lincoln Street
1.76 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Highway 275

Continue on Highway 275

23.5 mi · 00h 27m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.9 mi
93 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Scribner
01h 00m from Norfolk
Leave By
2:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Norfolk and Sunny near Omaha.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Scribner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.5 miles from Norfolk and 61.4 miles from Omaha.

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

The direct path is about 93 miles (149.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.69 one way or $31.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Norfolk and Sunny near Omaha.

Stop Ideas Near Scribner

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Scribner, 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 Scribner.

RAIL

Omaha

77 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

95 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norfolk and Omaha. Straight-line distance: 93.05 mi (149.75 km).

Norfolk

#1 Norfolk

City in Madison County, Nebraska, United States

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

#2 Omaha

The largest city in Nebraska and the center of the Omaha metropolitan area.

Population478,393
Coordinates41.2562600, -95.9404300
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Start: South 7th Street (-97.416847, 42.028339)
End: Harney Street (-95.940428, 41.256566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.16 gal
15.76 L · about $15.69
Round trip
$31.37
8.32 gal · 31.52 L
Estimated CO2
37 kg one way
Round trip: 73.9 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.69 $31.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.69 $35.38
Premium $4.65 $19.36 $38.72
Diesel $5.30 $22.06 $44.13

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 · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Norfolk and Omaha. The current time is 18:38:09.

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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.