How far is Norfolk, NE from Wahoo, NE?

The driving distance from Norfolk, NE to Wahoo, NE is about 101.4 miles (163.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.8 miles (112.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m 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
101.38 mi
01h 58m
Flight
69.85 mi
112.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.85 mi
Kilometers
112.42 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.38 mi
Kilometers
163.15 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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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 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wahoo
Tue, May 12, 8:55 PM CDT
Return by in Norfolk
Tue, May 12, 10:54 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norfolk
2026-05-12T18:57
Arrive Wahoo
Tue, May 12, 8:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:32 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
Columbus
NE

City in Platte County, Nebraska, United States

From Norfolk
50.6 mi
00h 59m
To Wahoo
50.7 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 21 mph WNW
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left onto 31 Road

    12.2 mi · 14 min · 31 Road

  9. 9

    Continue on 32 Road

    12.3 mi · 14 min · 32 Road

  10. 10

    Continue on County Road K

    14.2 mi · 16 min · County Road K

  11. 11

    Continue on West 1st Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West 1st Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Chestnut Street

    1773 ft · 38 sec · North Chestnut Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West 6th Street

    718 ft · 37 sec · West 6th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Broadway Street

    51 m · 13 sec · North Broadway Street

  15. 15

    Turn left

    29 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South 13th Street
43.4 mi · 43%
33rd Avenue
16.4 mi · 16%
County Road K
14.2 mi · 14%
32 Road
12.3 mi · 12%
31 Road
12.2 mi · 12%
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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.6 mi
69.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbus
00h 59m from Norfolk
Leave By
2:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Norfolk and Mostly Sunny near Wahoo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 101.4 miles (163.2 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?

Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.6 miles from Norfolk and 50.7 miles from Wahoo.

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

The direct path is about 69.8 miles (112.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.50 one way or $27.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Norfolk and Mostly Sunny near Wahoo.

Stop Ideas Near Columbus

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

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

RAIL

Lincoln

88 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norfolk and Wahoo. Straight-line distance: 69.85 mi (112.42 km).

Norfolk

#1 Norfolk

City in Madison County, Nebraska, United States

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

#2 Wahoo

City in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States

Population4,603
Coordinates41.2113900, -96.6203000
Altitude369
CountryUnited States
Start: Norfolk (-97.417, 42.02834)
End: Wahoo (-96.6203, 41.21139)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.58 gal
13.54 L · about $13.50
Round trip
$27.00
7.16 gal · 27.08 L
Estimated CO2
31.8 kg one way
Round trip: 63.6 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.50 $27.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.23 $30.45
Premium $4.65 $16.66 $33.32
Diesel $5.30 $18.99 $37.98

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Norfolk and Wahoo. The current time is 18:57:13.

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.