How far is Norfolk, NE from O'Neill, NE?
The driving distance from Norfolk, NE to O'Neill, NE is about 76.3 miles (122.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.6 miles (112 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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 32m.
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.
City in Nebraska, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Norfolk and O'Neill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norfolk and O'Neill.
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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 right onto West Omaha Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · West Omaha Avenue
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Continue on Highway 275
2 mi · 2 min · Highway 275
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 275
62 m · 3 sec · Highway 275
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 275
18.8 mi · 22 min · Highway 275
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Continue on Front Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Front Street
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Continue on Highway 275
12.2 mi · 14 min · Highway 275
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Continue on L Street
1.1 km · 2 min · L Street
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Continue on East 11th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · East 11th Street
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Continue on Highway 275
8.1 mi · 9 min · Highway 275
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Continue on Miles Street
2496 ft · 32 sec · Miles Street
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Continue on Highway 275
9.6 mi · 11 min · Highway 275
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Continue on Front Street
2978 ft · 38 sec · Front Street
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Continue on Highway 275
7.6 mi · 9 min · Highway 275
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Continue on Highway 20/275
12.4 mi · 15 min · Highway 20/275
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Continue on East Douglas Street
3191 ft · 1 min · East Douglas Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Douglas Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Norfolk and O'Neill.
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 275
Exit the roundabout onto Highway 275
18.8 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Norfolk and Mostly Sunny near O'Neill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Norfolk to O'Neill?
The road trip is about 76.3 miles (122.8 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?
Neligh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.1 miles from Norfolk and 38.2 miles from O'Neill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.6 miles (112 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 3:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.14 one way or $20.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Norfolk and Mostly Sunny near O'Neill.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norfolk and O'Neill. Straight-line distance: 69.59 mi (111.99 km).
#1 Norfolk
City in Madison County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 24,363 |
| Coordinates | 42.0283400, -97.4170000 |
| Altitude | 464 |
| Country | United States |
#2 O'Neill
City in Nebraska, United States
| Population | 3,537 |
| Coordinates | 42.4577800, -98.6475900 |
| Altitude | 606 |
| Country | United States |
End: O'Neill (-98.64759, 42.45778)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 123 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $10.14 | $20.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.44 | $22.88 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.52 | $25.04 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.27 | $28.54 |
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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