How far is North Bend, NE from Norfolk, NE?
The driving distance from North Bend, NE to Norfolk, NE is about 69.1 miles (111.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.1 miles (82.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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.
Flight Distance
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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 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Bend and Norfolk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Bend and Norfolk.
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Start on East 6th Street
32 m · 7 sec · East 6th Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
3119 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Highway 79
1.5 km · 1 min · Highway 79
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Merge slight left onto Highway 30
1110 ft · 16 sec · Highway 30
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Take the exit slight left
54 m · 12 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Highway 30
1309 ft · 20 sec · Highway 30
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Turn right onto Highway 79
15.1 mi · 17 min · Highway 79
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Continue on Range Line Street
2525 ft · 38 sec · Range Line Street
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Turn left onto 4th Street
734 ft · 15 sec · 4th Street
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Continue on Highway 91
6 mi · 7 min · Highway 91
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Continue on Road W
7.9 mi · 9 min · Road W
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Turn right onto Road 11
2 mi · 2 min · Road 11
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Continue on Highway 15
19 mi · 22 min · Highway 15
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Turn left onto Highway 275
15.9 mi · 18 min · Highway 275
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Continue on East Omaha Avenue
2.5 mi · 3 min · East Omaha Avenue
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Turn right onto South 7th Street
2831 ft · 1 min · South 7th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South 7th Street
25 m · 2 sec · South 7th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South 7th Street
805 ft · 22 sec · South 7th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 7th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Bend and Norfolk.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Highway 15
Continue on Highway 15
19 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Bend and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Norfolk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Bend to Norfolk?
The road trip is about 69.1 miles (111.2 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
Howells is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.9 miles from North Bend and 33.2 miles from Norfolk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.1 miles (82.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 4:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.20 one way or $18.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around North Bend and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Norfolk.
Stop Ideas Near Howells
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Howells.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Bend and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 51.1 mi (82.23 km).
#1 North Bend
City in Dodge County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 1,253 |
| Coordinates | 41.4619500, -96.7797500 |
| Altitude | 388 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Norfolk
City in Madison County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 24,363 |
| Coordinates | 42.0283400, -97.4170000 |
| Altitude | 464 |
| Country | United States |
End: South 7th Street (-97.416847, 42.028339)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 111 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $9.20 | $18.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.38 | $20.75 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.36 | $22.71 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.94 | $25.88 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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