How far is Norfolk, NE from Winnebago, NE?

The driving distance from Norfolk, NE to Winnebago, NE is about 66.6 miles (107.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.5 miles (81.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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
66.6 mi
01h 28m
Flight
50.47 mi
81.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.47 mi
Kilometers
81.23 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.6 mi
Kilometers
107.19 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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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 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winnebago
Thu, Apr 16, 8:38 AM CDT
Return by in Norfolk
Thu, Apr 16, 10:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norfolk
2026-04-16T07:09
Arrive Winnebago
Thu, Apr 16, 8:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:32 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
Beemer
NE

Township in Cuming County, Nebraska

From Norfolk
33.2 mi
00h 44m
To Winnebago
33.4 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph SSW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    22.6 mi · 26 min · Highway 275

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Highway 51

    24.5 mi · 38 min · Highway 51

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Highway 77

    15.9 mi · 19 min · Highway 77

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Bluff Street

    38 m · 6 sec · South Bluff Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto South Bluff Street

    1659 ft · 47 sec · South Bluff Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Bluff Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 51
24.5 mi · 37%
Highway 275
22.6 mi · 34%
Highway 77
15.9 mi · 24%
West Omaha Avenue
2.51 mi · 4%
South 7th Street
0.7 mi · 1%
South Bluff Street
0.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Highway 51

Turn left onto Highway 51

24.5 mi · 00h 38m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
50.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beemer
00h 44m from Norfolk
Leave By
3:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Norfolk and Sunny near Winnebago.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 66.6 miles (107.2 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Beemer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.2 miles from Norfolk and 33.4 miles from Winnebago.

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

The direct path is about 50.5 miles (81.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 3:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.86 one way or $17.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Beemer

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

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

RAIL

Omaha

105 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norfolk and Winnebago. Straight-line distance: 50.47 mi (81.23 km).

Norfolk

#1 Norfolk

City in Madison County, Nebraska, United States

Population24,363
Coordinates42.0283400, -97.4170000
Altitude464
CountryUnited States
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#2 Winnebago

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

Population1,049
Coordinates42.2358300, -96.4725300
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: Norfolk (-97.417, 42.02834)
End: Winnebago (-96.47253, 42.23583)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.35 gal
8.9 L · about $8.86
Round trip
$17.72
4.7 gal · 17.8 L
Estimated CO2
20.9 kg one way
Round trip: 41.8 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.86 $17.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.99 $19.99
Premium $4.65 $10.94 $21.87
Diesel $5.30 $12.46 $24.93

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Norfolk and Winnebago. The current time is 07:09:31.

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.