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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
69.12 mi
01h 11m
Flight
51.1 mi
82.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.1 mi
Kilometers
82.23 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.12 mi
Kilometers
111.23 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norfolk
Sun, May 31, 10:06 AM CDT
Return by in North Bend
Sun, May 31, 11:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Bend
2026-05-31T08:55
Arrive Norfolk
Sun, May 31, 10:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Bend
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Howells
NE

Village in the United States

From North Bend
35.9 mi
00h 35m
To Norfolk
33.2 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph SE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East 6th Street

    32 m · 7 sec · East 6th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    3119 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Highway 79

    1.5 km · 1 min · Highway 79

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Highway 30

    1110 ft · 16 sec · Highway 30

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left

    54 m · 12 sec

  6. 6

    Turn sharp left onto Highway 30

    1309 ft · 20 sec · Highway 30

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Highway 79

    15.1 mi · 17 min · Highway 79

  8. 8

    Continue on Range Line Street

    2525 ft · 38 sec · Range Line Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 4th Street

    734 ft · 15 sec · 4th Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway 91

    6 mi · 7 min · Highway 91

  11. 11

    Continue on Road W

    7.9 mi · 9 min · Road W

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Road 11

    2 mi · 2 min · Road 11

  13. 13

    Continue on Highway 15

    19 mi · 22 min · Highway 15

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Highway 275

    15.9 mi · 18 min · Highway 275

  15. 15

    Continue on East Omaha Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · East Omaha Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South 7th Street

    2831 ft · 1 min · South 7th Street

  17. 17

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

    25 m · 2 sec · South 7th Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto South 7th Street

    805 ft · 22 sec · South 7th Street

  19. 19

    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.

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 15
19 mi · 28%
Highway 79
16.1 mi · 23%
Highway 275
15.9 mi · 23%
Road W
7.94 mi · 11%
Highway 91
5.99 mi · 9%
East Omaha Avenue
2.51 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18 mi
51.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Howells
00h 35m from North Bend
Leave By
4:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Lincoln

104 mi away
201 North 7th St.
RAIL

Omaha

104 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Bend and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 51.1 mi (82.23 km).

North Bend

#1 North Bend

City in Dodge County, Nebraska, United States

Population1,253
Coordinates41.4619500, -96.7797500
Altitude388
CountryUnited States
Norfolk

#2 Norfolk

City in Madison County, Nebraska, United States

Population24,363
Coordinates42.0283400, -97.4170000
Altitude464
CountryUnited States
Start: East 6th Street (-96.779747, 41.461831)
End: South 7th Street (-97.416847, 42.028339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.44 gal
9.23 L · about $9.20
Round trip
$18.40
4.88 gal · 18.46 L
Estimated CO2
21.7 kg one way
Round trip: 43.4 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Nebraska · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between North Bend and Norfolk. The current time is 08:55:23.

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.