How far is Norfolk, NE from Sutherland, NE?

The driving distance from Norfolk, NE to Sutherland, NE is about 251.3 miles (404.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 200.9 miles (323.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 53m 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
251.36 mi
04h 56m
Flight
200.88 mi
323.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
200.88 mi
Kilometers
323.29 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
251.36 mi
Kilometers
404.52 km
Drive Time
04h 56m

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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 04h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sutherland
Thu, Apr 23, 10:47 AM CDT
Return by in Norfolk
Thu, Apr 23, 3:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norfolk
2026-04-23T05:51
Arrive Sutherland
Thu, Apr 23, 10:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:06 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
Arcadia
NE

Human settlement in Valley County, Nebraska, United States of America

From Norfolk
125.5 mi
02h 28m
To Sutherland
125.9 mi
02h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 23 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 30 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    23.3 mi · 25 min · South 13th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Highway 91

    11.5 mi · 13 min · State Highway 91

  6. 6

    Continue on East 2nd Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East 2nd Street

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 91

    6.8 mi · 8 min · State Highway 91

  8. 8

    Continue on Highway 91

    8.8 mi · 10 min · Highway 91

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West State Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West State Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway 91

    18.4 mi · 21 min · Highway 91

  11. 11

    Continue on East Orchard Street

    2656 ft · 53 sec · East Orchard Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway 91

    9 mi · 10 min · Highway 91

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 281

    14.9 mi · 17 min · Highway 281

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Highway 22

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Highway 22

  15. 15

    Continue on Scotia Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Scotia Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Highway 22

    1.6 km · 1 min · Highway 22

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Highway 11

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 11

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Highway 22

    11.9 mi · 14 min · Highway 22

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Highway 70

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Highway 70

  20. 20

    Continue on Highway 70

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Highway 70

  21. 21

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Bridge Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Highway 70

    13.8 mi · 16 min · Highway 70

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 183

    1 mi · 1 min · Highway 183

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Highway 70

    12 mi · 14 min · Highway 70

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Memorial Drive

    66 m · 10 sec · Memorial Drive

  26. 26

    Turn right onto South E Street

    2.1 mi · 2 min · South E Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Highway 2

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Highway 2

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Highway 92

    23.8 mi · 27 min · Highway 92

  29. 29

    Continue on East Arnold Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Arnold Avenue

  30. 30

    Continue on Highway 92

    15.8 mi · 18 min · Highway 92

  31. 31

    Turn left

    24.1 mi · 28 min

  32. 32

    Turn right onto West Rodeo Road Avenue

    19.5 mi · 26 min · West Rodeo Road Avenue

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 92
39.6 mi · 16%
Highway 91
36.2 mi · 14%
Highway 70
35.8 mi · 14%
South 13th Street
23.3 mi · 9%
Highway 22
21.3 mi · 8%
West Rodeo Road Avenue
19.5 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

24.1 mi · 00h 28m

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
04h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.4 mi
200.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arcadia
02h 28m from Norfolk
Leave By
7:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Norfolk and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Sutherland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 251.3 miles (404.5 km) and usually takes 04h 56m 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?

Arcadia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.5 miles from Norfolk and 125.9 miles from Sutherland.

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

The direct path is about 200.9 miles (323.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.4 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 7:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.45 one way or $66.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Norfolk and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Sutherland.

Stop Ideas Near Arcadia

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

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

RAIL

Hastings

112 mi away
501 West First St.
RAIL

Holdrege

112 mi away
100 West Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norfolk and Sutherland. Straight-line distance: 200.88 mi (323.29 km).

Norfolk

#1 Norfolk

City in Madison County, Nebraska, United States

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

#2 Sutherland

Historic county, lieutenancy area and registration county of Scotland

Population1,315
Coordinates41.1569400, -101.1262700
Altitude902
CountryUnited States
Start: Norfolk (-97.417, 42.02834)
End: Sutherland (-101.12627, 41.15694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 405 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.87 gal
33.58 L · about $33.45
Round trip
$66.90
17.74 gal · 67.16 L
Estimated CO2
78.8 kg one way
Round trip: 157.7 kg / 348 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.45 $66.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $37.72 $75.45
Premium $4.65 $41.28 $82.56
Diesel $5.30 $47.05 $94.09

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 Sutherland. The current time is 05:51:04.

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.