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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
163.04 mi
03h 14m
Flight
142.82 mi
229.84 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.82 mi
Kilometers
229.84 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.04 mi
Kilometers
262.39 km
Drive Time
03h 14m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Superior
Tue, May 26, 3:17 PM CDT
Return by in Norfolk
Tue, May 26, 6:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norfolk
2026-05-26T12:02
Arrive Superior
Tue, May 26, 3:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Norfolk
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Central City
NE

City in Nebraska, United States

From Norfolk
81.6 mi
01h 37m
To Superior
81.5 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
87°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE

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.

  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

    39.2 mi · 42 min · South 13th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Highway 22

    7.8 mi · 9 min · State Highway 22

  6. 6

    Continue on Columbus Avenue

    2779 ft · 1 min · Columbus Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Gleason Street

    1138 ft · 31 sec · Gleason Street

  8. 8

    Continue on 370th Avenue

    8.9 mi · 11 min · 370th Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Highway 30

    26 mi · 31 min · Highway 30

  10. 10

    Continue on 16th Street

    1 km · 1 min · 16th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 17th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · 17th Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway 14

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Highway 14

  13. 13

    Continue on 16th Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · 16th Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Highway 14

    18.8 mi · 22 min · Highway 14

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Highway 6

    3 mi · 3 min · Highway 6

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Highway 14

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Highway 14

  17. 17

    Continue on North Center Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Center Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Highway 14

    21.5 mi · 25 min · Highway 14

  19. 19

    Continue on North Main Street

    2224 ft · 44 sec · North Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Highway 14

    3192 ft · 1 min · Highway 14

  21. 21

    Continue on South Main Street

    1603 ft · 28 sec · South Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Highway 14

    10.7 mi · 13 min · Highway 14

  23. 23

    Continue on Idaho Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Idaho Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East 5th Street

    953 ft · 47 sec · East 5th Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Commercial Avenue

    9 m · 1 sec · North Commercial Avenue

  26. 26

    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.

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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 14
70.7 mi · 43%
South 13th Street
39.2 mi · 24%
Highway 30
26 mi · 16%
370th Avenue
8.92 mi · 5%
State Highway 22
7.76 mi · 5%
Highway 6
2.96 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
142.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Central City
01h 37m from Norfolk
Leave By
10:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Hastings

67 mi away
501 West First St.
RAIL

Lincoln

113 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norfolk and Superior. Straight-line distance: 142.82 mi (229.84 km).

Norfolk

#1 Norfolk

City in Madison County, Nebraska, United States

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

#2 Superior

City in Nuckolls County, Nebraska, United States

Population1,805
Coordinates40.0208500, -98.0700400
Altitude487
CountryUnited States
Start: Norfolk (-97.417, 42.02834)
End: Superior (-98.07004, 40.02085)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 262 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.75 gal
21.78 L · about $21.68
Round trip
$43.37
11.5 gal · 43.56 L
Estimated CO2
51.1 kg one way
Round trip: 102.2 kg / 225 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Nebraska · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Norfolk and Superior. The current time is 12:02:37.

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.