How far is North Platte, NE from Norton, KS?
The driving distance from North Platte, NE to Norton, KS is about 121.8 miles (196 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.3 miles (161.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Frontier County, Nebraska, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Platte and Norton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Platte and Norton.
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Start on the route
48 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto West William Avenue
122 m · 20 sec · West William Avenue
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Turn right onto South Jeffers Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South Jeffers Street
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 East
2977 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
44.5 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NE 21: Cozad
2101 ft · 39 sec
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Turn slight right onto South Meridian Avenue
1441 ft · 29 sec · South Meridian Avenue
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Continue on Highway 21
12.3 mi · 14 min · Highway 21
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Turn left
9.8 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto Smith Avenue
2513 ft · 42 sec · Smith Avenue
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Continue on Highway 283
51.5 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Highway 283
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Continue on North State Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North State Street
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Turn right onto West Wilton Street
763 ft · 36 sec · West Wilton Street
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Turn right onto North 2nd Avenue
9 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Platte and Norton.
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 283
Continue on Highway 283
51.5 mi · 01h 04m
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.
Sunny leaving North Platte and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Norton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Platte to Norton?
The road trip is about 121.8 miles (196 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?
Eustis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.9 miles from North Platte and 60.9 miles from Norton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.3 miles (161.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:48 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.11 one way or $34.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Platte and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Norton.
Stop Ideas Near Eustis
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 Eustis.
Holdrege
McCook
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Platte and Norton. Straight-line distance: 100.26 mi (161.36 km).
#1 North Platte
City in Lincoln County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 23,202 |
| Coordinates | 41.1238900, -100.7654200 |
| Altitude | 854 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Norton
City in Norton County, Kansas
| Population | 2,709 |
| Coordinates | 39.8338900, -99.8915100 |
| Altitude | 705 |
| Country | United States |
End: Norton (-99.89151, 39.83389)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 196 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $3.98 | $17.11 | $34.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.22 | $18.15 | $36.29 |
| Premium | $4.75 | $20.42 | $40.83 |
| Diesel | $5.94 | $25.55 | $51.09 |
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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