How far is Norfolk, NE from Stromsburg, NE?

The driving distance from Norfolk, NE to Stromsburg, NE is about 78.2 miles (125.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.9 miles (102.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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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
78.26 mi
01h 30m
Flight
63.86 mi
102.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.86 mi
Kilometers
102.77 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.26 mi
Kilometers
125.94 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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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 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stromsburg
Thu, Apr 23, 1:07 AM CDT
Return by in Norfolk
Thu, Apr 23, 2:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norfolk
2026-04-22T23:36
Arrive Stromsburg
Thu, Apr 23, 1:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:28 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
Oconee
NE

Township in Platte County, Nebraska

From Norfolk
39.1 mi
00h 45m
To Stromsburg
39.1 mi
00h 45m

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
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    43.4 mi · 47 min · South 13th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 45th Avenue

    62 m · 4 sec · 45th Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Howard Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Howard Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 33rd Avenue

    16.4 mi · 20 min · 33rd Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto County Road 131

    2.8 mi · 3 min · County Road 131

  9. 9

    Continue on East Park Street

    1.2 km · 52 sec · East Park Street

  10. 10

    Continue on County Road 131

    6.8 mi · 8 min · County Road 131

  11. 11

    Continue on County Road 130

    2.1 mi · 2 min · County Road 130

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Center Road

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Center Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    3228 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    50 m · 7 sec · 4th Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South 13th Street
43.4 mi · 55%
33rd Avenue
16.4 mi · 21%
County Road 131
9.59 mi · 12%
Center Road
3.76 mi · 5%
County Road 130
2.07 mi · 3%
Howard Boulevard
0.96 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South 13th Street

Turn left onto South 13th Street

43.4 mi · 00h 47m

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
01h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
63.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oconee
00h 45m from Norfolk
Leave By
3:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Norfolk and Sunny near Stromsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 78.2 miles (125.9 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Oconee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.1 miles from Norfolk and 39.1 miles from Stromsburg.

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

The direct path is about 63.9 miles (102.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 3:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.41 one way or $20.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Oconee

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

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

RAIL

Lincoln

99 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norfolk and Stromsburg. Straight-line distance: 63.86 mi (102.77 km).

Norfolk

#1 Norfolk

City in Madison County, Nebraska, United States

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

#2 Stromsburg

City in Polk County, Nebraska, United States

Population1,138
Coordinates41.1141800, -97.5989400
Altitude511
CountryUnited States
Start: Norfolk (-97.417, 42.02834)
End: Stromsburg (-97.59894, 41.11418)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.76 gal
10.45 L · about $10.41
Round trip
$20.82
5.52 gal · 20.9 L
Estimated CO2
24.5 kg one way
Round trip: 49.1 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.41 $20.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.74 $23.48
Premium $4.65 $12.85 $25.69
Diesel $5.30 $14.64 $29.28

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 Stromsburg. The current time is 23:36:13.

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.