How far is Norfolk, NE from Ravenna, NE?

The driving distance from Norfolk, NE to Ravenna, NE is about 135.8 miles (218.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.8 miles (167.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m 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
135.83 mi
02h 43m
Flight
103.82 mi
167.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.82 mi
Kilometers
167.09 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.83 mi
Kilometers
218.6 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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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 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ravenna
Tue, May 12, 9:44 PM CDT
Return by in Norfolk
Wed, May 13, 12:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norfolk
2026-05-12T19:00
Arrive Ravenna
Tue, May 12, 9:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:02 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
Clarks
NE

Village in the United States

From Norfolk
67.9 mi
01h 21m
To Ravenna
68 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 21 mph WNW
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 7th Street

    805 ft · 22 sec · South 7th Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Pasewalk Avenue

    10 m · 1 sec · West Pasewalk Avenue

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto West Pasewalk Avenue

    2594 ft · 1 min · West Pasewalk Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South 13th Street

    37.1 mi · 40 min · South 13th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 265th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 265th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 280th Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · 280th Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto State Highway 22

    5.7 mi · 7 min · State Highway 22

  8. 8

    Continue on Columbus Avenue

    2779 ft · 1 min · Columbus Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Gleason Street

    1138 ft · 31 sec · Gleason Street

  10. 10

    Continue on 370th Avenue

    8.9 mi · 11 min · 370th Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Highway 30

    26 mi · 31 min · Highway 30

  12. 12

    Continue on 16th Street

    1 km · 1 min · 16th Street

  13. 13

    Continue on G Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · G Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Highway 30

    18.5 mi · 22 min · Highway 30

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Capital Avenue

    3.4 mi · 6 min · East Capital Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Broadwell Avenue

    649 ft · 20 sec · North Broadwell Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Old Highway 2

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Old Highway 2

  18. 18

    Continue on West Highway 2

    15.7 mi · 18 min · West Highway 2

  19. 19

    Continue on West Nebraska Highway 2

    2.7 mi · 3 min · West Nebraska Highway 2

  20. 20

    Continue on Highway 2

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Highway 2

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Ravenna Road

    784 ft · 17 sec · Ravenna Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Grand Avenue

    2415 ft · 48 sec · Grand Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 30
44.5 mi · 33%
South 13th Street
37.1 mi · 27%
West Highway 2
15.7 mi · 12%
Highway 2
10.2 mi · 8%
370th Avenue
8.92 mi · 7%
State Highway 22
5.71 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

South 13th Street

Turn left onto South 13th Street

37.1 mi · 00h 40m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32 mi
103.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarks
01h 21m from Norfolk
Leave By
1:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Norfolk and Sunny near Ravenna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 135.8 miles (218.6 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?

Clarks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.9 miles from Norfolk and 68 miles from Ravenna.

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

The direct path is about 103.8 miles (167.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 32 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 1:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.06 one way or $36.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Norfolk and Sunny near Ravenna.

Stop Ideas Near Clarks

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

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

RAIL

Hastings

84 mi away
501 West First St.
RAIL

Lincoln

104 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norfolk and Ravenna. Straight-line distance: 103.82 mi (167.09 km).

Norfolk

#1 Norfolk

City in Madison County, Nebraska, United States

Population24,363
Coordinates42.0283400, -97.4170000
Altitude464
CountryUnited States
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#2 Ravenna

City in Nebraska

Population1,361
Coordinates41.0261200, -98.9125800
Altitude612
CountryUnited States
Start: Norfolk (-97.417, 42.02834)
End: Ravenna (-98.91258, 41.02612)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 219 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
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
4.79 gal
18.14 L · about $18.06
Round trip
$36.13
9.58 gal · 36.28 L
Estimated CO2
42.6 kg one way
Round trip: 85.1 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.06 $36.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.37 $40.74
Premium $4.65 $22.29 $44.59
Diesel $5.30 $25.41 $50.81

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 Ravenna. The current time is 19:00:24.

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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.