How far is Norton, KS from North Platte, NE?
The driving distance from Norton, KS to North Platte, NE is about 122 miles (196.4 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 43m 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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Areas Of Fog then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Norton and North Platte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norton and North Platte.
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Start on North 2nd Avenue
9 m · 7 sec · North 2nd Avenue
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Turn left onto West Wilton Street
763 ft · 39 sec · West Wilton Street
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Turn left onto North State Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North State Street
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Continue on State Avenue
51.5 mi · 1 hr 4 min · State Avenue
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Continue on Smith Avenue
2513 ft · 48 sec · Smith Avenue
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Turn left onto Ripley Street
760 ft · 15 sec · Ripley Street
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Continue on Highway 23
9.6 mi · 11 min · Highway 23
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Turn right
12.8 mi · 15 min
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Take the ramp left toward I 80 West: North Platte
1340 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
44.5 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 83: North Platte, McCook
1336 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 83 North: North Platte
1678 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Jeffers Street
1395 ft · 34 sec · South Jeffers Street
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Continue on South Dewey Street
3211 ft · 60 sec · South Dewey Street
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Turn left onto East Philip Avenue
98 m · 21 sec · East Philip Avenue
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Turn left onto South Jeffers Street
657 ft · 13 sec · South Jeffers Street
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Turn right onto West William Avenue
122 m · 23 sec · West William Avenue
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Turn left
48 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Norton and North Platte.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
State Avenue
Continue on State Avenue
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.
Areas Of Fog then Sunny leaving Norton and Sunny near North Platte.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Norton to North Platte?
The road trip is about 122 miles (196.4 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 61 miles from Norton and 61 miles from North Platte.
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 21.7 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 1:46 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.03 one way or $32.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Sunny around Norton and Sunny near North Platte.
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 Norton and North Platte. Straight-line distance: 100.26 mi (161.36 km).
#1 Norton
City in Norton County, Kansas
| Population | 2,709 |
| Coordinates | 39.8338900, -99.8915100 |
| Altitude | 705 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Platte
City in Lincoln County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 23,202 |
| Coordinates | 41.1238900, -100.7654200 |
| Altitude | 854 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Platte (-100.76542, 41.12389)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 196 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 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 | $3.72 | $16.03 | $32.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.11 | $17.70 | $35.39 |
| Premium | $4.46 | $19.21 | $38.42 |
| Diesel | $5.77 | $24.88 | $49.75 |
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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