How far is Norfolk, NE from Plattsmouth, NE?

The driving distance from Norfolk, NE to Plattsmouth, NE is about 136.1 miles (219.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106 miles (170.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
136.15 mi
02h 46m
Flight
106.02 mi
170.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.02 mi
Kilometers
170.62 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.15 mi
Kilometers
219.11 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plattsmouth
Wed, May 13, 8:32 PM CDT
Return by in Norfolk
Wed, May 13, 11:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norfolk
2026-05-13T17:46
Arrive Plattsmouth
Wed, May 13, 8:32 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:56 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
Nickerson
NE

Township in Dodge County, Nebraska

From Norfolk
68 mi
01h 23m
To Plattsmouth
68.1 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph NNW
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.3 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward 144th Street

    708 ft · 17 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on 144th Street south

    100 m · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto North 144th Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · North 144th Street

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 50

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 50

  21. 21

    Continue on South 144th Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South 144th Street

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 50

    10.4 mi · 13 min · State Highway 50

  23. 23

    Continue on Highway 50

    1595 ft · 28 sec · Highway 50

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 3 min · Walnut Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Koop Avenue

    1222 ft · 35 sec · Koop Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Koop Anvenue

    726 ft · 14 sec · Koop Anvenue

  27. 27

    Continue on Highway 66

    12.8 mi · 15 min · Highway 66

  28. 28

    Continue on Old Highway 34

    726 ft · 16 sec · Old Highway 34

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 8th Avenue

    83 m · 6 sec · 8th Avenue

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto 8th Avenue

    3129 ft · 1 min · 8th Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Chicago Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Chicago Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    117 m · 10 sec · South 6th Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1188 ft · 30 sec · Main Street

  34. 34

    Turn left

    25 m · 6 sec

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 275
59.3 mi · 44%
Highway 30
28.3 mi · 21%
Highway 66
12.8 mi · 9%
State Highway 50
11.1 mi · 8%
Highway 77
8.1 mi · 6%
North 144th Street
4.93 mi · 4%
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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.1 mi
106 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nickerson
01h 23m from Norfolk
Leave By
12:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Norfolk and Sunny near Plattsmouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 136.1 miles (219.1 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?

Nickerson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68 miles from Norfolk and 68.1 miles from Plattsmouth.

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

The direct path is about 106 miles (170.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.1 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 12:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.14 one way or $36.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Nickerson

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

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

RAIL

Omaha

55 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

83 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norfolk and Plattsmouth. Straight-line distance: 106.02 mi (170.62 km).

Norfolk

#1 Norfolk

City in Madison County, Nebraska, United States

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

#2 Plattsmouth

City in and county seat of Cass County, Nebraska, United States

Population6,416
Coordinates41.0113900, -95.8822300
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Start: Norfolk (-97.417, 42.02834)
End: Plattsmouth (-95.88223, 41.01139)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 219 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.81 gal
18.19 L · about $18.14
Round trip
$36.28
9.62 gal · 36.38 L
Estimated CO2
42.7 kg one way
Round trip: 85.5 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.14 $36.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.46 $40.91
Premium $4.65 $22.39 $44.77
Diesel $5.30 $25.51 $51.02

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Norfolk and Plattsmouth. The current time is 17:46:04.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.