How far is Norfolk, NE from Superior, NE?
The driving distance from Norfolk, NE to Superior, NE is about 163 miles (262.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142.8 miles (229.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03h 14m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Norfolk and Superior.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norfolk and Superior.
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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 1 toward West Pasewalk Avenue
10 m · 1 sec · West Pasewalk Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto West Pasewalk Avenue
2594 ft · 1 min · West Pasewalk Avenue
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Turn left onto South 13th Street
39.2 mi · 42 min · South 13th Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 22
7.8 mi · 9 min · State Highway 22
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Continue on Columbus Avenue
2779 ft · 1 min · Columbus Avenue
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Turn left onto Gleason Street
1138 ft · 31 sec · Gleason Street
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Continue on 370th Avenue
8.9 mi · 11 min · 370th Avenue
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Turn right onto Highway 30
26 mi · 31 min · Highway 30
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Continue on 16th Street
1 km · 1 min · 16th Street
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Turn left onto 17th Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · 17th Avenue
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Continue on Highway 14
15.4 mi · 18 min · Highway 14
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Continue on 16th Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · 16th Street
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Continue on Highway 14
18.8 mi · 22 min · Highway 14
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Turn right onto Highway 6
3 mi · 3 min · Highway 6
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Turn left onto Highway 14
3.7 mi · 4 min · Highway 14
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Continue on North Center Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Center Street
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Continue on Highway 14
21.5 mi · 25 min · Highway 14
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Continue on North Main Street
2224 ft · 44 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Highway 14
3192 ft · 1 min · Highway 14
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Continue on South Main Street
1603 ft · 28 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Highway 14
10.7 mi · 13 min · Highway 14
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Continue on Idaho Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Idaho Street
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Turn right onto East 5th Street
953 ft · 47 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn left onto North Commercial Avenue
9 m · 1 sec · North Commercial Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Commercial Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Norfolk and Superior.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
South 13th Street
Turn left onto South 13th Street
39.2 mi · 00h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Norfolk and Mostly Sunny near Superior.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Norfolk to Superior?
The road trip is about 163 miles (262.4 km) and usually takes 03h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Central City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.6 miles from Norfolk and 81.5 miles from Superior.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142.8 miles (229.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.68 one way or $43.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Norfolk and Mostly Sunny near Superior.
Stop Ideas Near Central City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Central City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norfolk and Superior. Straight-line distance: 142.82 mi (229.84 km).
#1 Norfolk
City in Madison County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 24,363 |
| Coordinates | 42.0283400, -97.4170000 |
| Altitude | 464 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Superior
City in Nuckolls County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 1,805 |
| Coordinates | 40.0208500, -98.0700400 |
| Altitude | 487 |
| Country | United States |
End: Superior (-98.07004, 40.02085)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 262 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
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 | $21.68 | $43.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.45 | $48.91 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.76 | $53.52 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.50 | $61.00 |
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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