How far is Norfolk, NE from Stanton, NE?

The driving distance from Norfolk, NE to Stanton, NE is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.92 mi
00h 17m
Flight
11.28 mi
18.16 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.28 mi
Kilometers
18.16 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.92 mi
Kilometers
20.8 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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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 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stanton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:55 PM CDT
Return by in Norfolk
Thu, Apr 23, 12:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norfolk
2026-04-22T23:37
Arrive Stanton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Norfolk
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Hoskins
NE

Village in Wayne County, Nebraska, United States

From Norfolk
6.5 mi
00h 08m
To Stanton
6.5 mi
00h 08m

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
85°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 24 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.8 mi · 2 min · West Omaha Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Channel Road

    2431 ft · 48 sec · Channel Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Highway 24

    8.9 mi · 11 min · Highway 24

  7. 7

    Continue on Railroad Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Railroad Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 10th Street

    153 m · 15 sec · 10th Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Ivy Street

    17 m · 2 sec · Ivy Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ivy Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
10 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
77.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 24
8.94 mi · 69%
West Omaha Avenue
1.83 mi · 14%
Railroad Avenue
0.88 mi · 7%
South 7th Street
0.7 mi · 5%
Channel Road
0.46 mi · 4%
10th Street
0.1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Highway 24

Continue on Highway 24

8.94 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.6 mi
11.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hoskins
00h 08m from Norfolk
Leave By
7:54 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Norfolk and Sunny near Stanton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km) and usually takes 00h 17m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hoskins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Norfolk and 6.5 miles from Stanton.

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

The direct path is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.73 one way or $3.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norfolk and Stanton. Straight-line distance: 11.28 mi (18.16 km).

Norfolk

#1 Norfolk

City in Madison County, Nebraska, United States

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

#2 Stanton

City in Nebraska

Population1,483
Coordinates41.9502800, -97.2239300
Altitude451
CountryUnited States
Start: Norfolk (-97.417, 42.02834)
End: Stanton (-97.22393, 41.95028)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.46 gal
1.73 L · about $1.73
Round trip
$3.47
0.92 gal · 3.46 L
Estimated CO2
4.1 kg one way
Round trip: 8.2 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.73 $3.47
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.96 $3.91
Premium $4.65 $2.14 $4.28
Diesel $5.30 $2.44 $4.88

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Norfolk and Stanton. The current time is 23:37:44.

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.