How far is Norfolk, NE from Waverly, NE?

The driving distance from Norfolk, NE to Waverly, NE is about 113.6 miles (182.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.5 miles (144 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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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
113.59 mi
02h 24m
Flight
89.48 mi
144.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.48 mi
Kilometers
144.01 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.59 mi
Kilometers
182.81 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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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 02h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waverly
Thu, Apr 23, 12:10 AM CDT
Return by in Norfolk
Thu, Apr 23, 2:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norfolk
2026-04-22T21:45
Arrive Waverly
Thu, Apr 23, 12:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:42 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
Scribner
NE

City in Alaska

From Norfolk
56.8 mi
01h 12m
To Waverly
56.8 mi
01h 12m

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
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 7th Street

    805 ft · 22 sec · South 7th Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South 7th Street

    27 m · 3 sec · South 7th Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto South 7th Street

    2826 ft · 1 min · South 7th Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Omaha Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · West Omaha Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Highway 275

    23.5 mi · 27 min · Highway 275

  6. 6

    Continue on Avenue E West

    2531 ft · 1 min · Avenue E West

  7. 7

    Continue on E Avenue East

    2749 ft · 1 min · E Avenue East

  8. 8

    Continue on Highway 275

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Highway 275

  9. 9

    Continue on Front Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Front Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway 275

    7 mi · 8 min · Highway 275

  11. 11

    Continue on North Lincoln Street

    1.8 mi · 2 min · North Lincoln Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway 275

    22.9 mi · 25 min · Highway 275

  13. 13

    Continue on Highway 77

    9 mi · 10 min · Highway 77

  14. 14

    Continue on North Broad Street

    3.4 mi · 8 min · North Broad Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Highway 77

    6 m · 1 sec · Highway 77

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 77

    3080 ft · 43 sec · Highway 77

  17. 17

    Continue on County Road 11

    24.5 mi · 33 min · County Road 11

  18. 18

    Continue on Ashland Road

    147 m · 9 sec · Ashland Road

  19. 19

    Turn right

    107 m · 10 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on North 162nd Street

    7.9 mi · 12 min · North 162nd Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto US Highway 6

    1.8 mi · 2 min · US Highway 6

  22. 22

    Turn sharp right onto North 141st Street

    671 ft · 20 sec · North 141st Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Kenilworth Street

    110 m · 16 sec · Kenilworth Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kenilworth Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 275
59.3 mi · 52%
County Road 11
24.5 mi · 22%
Highway 77
9.57 mi · 8%
North 162nd Street
7.93 mi · 7%
North Broad Street
3.36 mi · 3%
West Omaha Avenue
2.51 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

County Road 11

Continue on County Road 11

24.5 mi · 00h 33m

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
02h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.1 mi
89.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Scribner
01h 12m from Norfolk
Leave By
1:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Norfolk and Sunny near Waverly.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 113.6 miles (182.8 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

Scribner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.8 miles from Norfolk and 56.8 miles from Waverly.

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

The direct path is about 89.5 miles (144 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 1:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.12 one way or $30.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Scribner

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

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

RAIL

Omaha

77 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

95 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norfolk and Waverly. Straight-line distance: 89.48 mi (144.01 km).

Norfolk

#1 Norfolk

City in Madison County, Nebraska, United States

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

#2 Waverly

City in Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States of America

Population4,128
Coordinates40.9175000, -96.5283400
Altitude342
CountryUnited States
Start: Norfolk (-97.417, 42.02834)
End: Waverly (-96.52834, 40.9175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 183 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.01 gal
15.17 L · about $15.12
Round trip
$30.24
8.02 gal · 30.34 L
Estimated CO2
35.6 kg one way
Round trip: 71.3 kg / 157 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.12 $30.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.05 $34.11
Premium $4.65 $18.66 $37.33
Diesel $5.30 $21.27 $42.54

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 Waverly. The current time is 21:45:44.

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.