How far is Norfolk, NE from York, NE?

The driving distance from Norfolk, NE to York, NE is about 96.2 miles (154.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.7 miles (129.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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
96.21 mi
01h 41m
Flight
80.68 mi
129.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.68 mi
Kilometers
129.84 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.21 mi
Kilometers
154.84 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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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 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in York
Fri, May 1, 8:04 PM CDT
Return by in Norfolk
Fri, May 1, 9:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norfolk
2026-05-01T18:22
Arrive York
Fri, May 1, 8:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:08 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
47.8 mi
00h 50m
To York
48.4 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Friday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
61°F
Friday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right onto County Road 131

    2.8 mi · 3 min · County Road 131

  9. 9

    Continue on East Park Street

    1.2 km · 52 sec · East Park Street

  10. 10

    Continue on County Road 131

    6.8 mi · 8 min · County Road 131

  11. 11

    Continue on County Road 130

    2.1 mi · 2 min · County Road 130

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Center Road

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Center Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Center Road

    14.3 mi · 17 min · Center Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Highway 34

    1838 ft · 32 sec · Highway 34

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Lincoln Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · North Lincoln Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East 7th Street

    84 m · 12 sec · East 7th Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 7th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South 13th Street
43.4 mi · 45%
Center Road
18 mi · 19%
33rd Avenue
16.4 mi · 17%
County Road 131
9.59 mi · 10%
North Lincoln Avenue
2.3 mi · 2%
County Road 130
2.07 mi · 2%
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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
80.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbus
00h 50m from Norfolk
Leave By
3:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Norfolk and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near York.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 96.2 miles (154.8 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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 47.8 miles from Norfolk and 48.4 miles from York.

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

The direct path is about 80.7 miles (129.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 3:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.78 one way or $25.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Norfolk and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near York.

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 York. Straight-line distance: 80.68 mi (129.84 km).

Norfolk

#1 Norfolk

City in Madison County, Nebraska, United States

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

#2 York

City in Nebraska, USA

Population7,783
Coordinates40.8680700, -97.5920000
Altitude488
CountryUnited States
Start: South 7th Street (-97.416847, 42.028339)
End: East 7th Street (-97.592, 40.867947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 155 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.39 gal
12.85 L · about $12.78
Round trip
$25.57
6.78 gal · 25.7 L
Estimated CO2
30.1 kg one way
Round trip: 60.3 kg / 133 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.78 $25.57
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.42 $28.84
Premium $4.65 $15.78 $31.55
Diesel $5.30 $17.98 $35.96

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Norfolk and York. The current time is 18:22:51.

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.