How far is Plattsmouth, NE from Norfolk, NE?

The driving distance from Plattsmouth, NE to Norfolk, NE is about 131.9 miles (212.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106 miles (170.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
131.83 mi
02h 13m
Flight
106.02 mi
170.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.02 mi
Kilometers
170.62 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.83 mi
Kilometers
212.16 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norfolk
Wed, May 13, 6:53 PM CDT
Return by in Plattsmouth
Wed, May 13, 9:06 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plattsmouth
2026-05-13T16:39
Arrive Norfolk
Wed, May 13, 6:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plattsmouth
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
Winslow
NE

Village in Nebraska, United States

From Plattsmouth
66.9 mi
01h 06m
To Norfolk
64.9 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph NNW
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    25 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1188 ft · 27 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North 6th Street

    116 m · 13 sec · North 6th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Avenue A

    103 m · 7 sec · Avenue A

  5. 5

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    1150 ft · 23 sec · Washington Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Avenue C

    1782 ft · 41 sec · Avenue C

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North 15th Street

    116 m · 10 sec · North 15th Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Avenue B

    3134 ft · 1 min · Avenue B

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Highway 34/75

    5 mi · 6 min · Highway 34/75

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Hidden Valley Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Hidden Valley Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Platteview Road

    1461 ft · 25 sec · Platteview Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South 27th Street

    2649 ft · 1 min · South 27th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Schneekloth Road

    1194 ft · 33 sec · Schneekloth Road

  14. 14

    Continue on South 25th Street

    2539 ft · 1 min · South 25th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Fairview Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Fairview Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp left

    1979 ft · 48 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Kennedy Freeway

    8.3 mi · 9 min · Kennedy Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 west: Lincoln

    1.5 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 680 North

    1.3 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight right

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Pacific Street

    593 ft · 14 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on Pacific Street

    123 m · 10 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Pacific Street west

    49 m · 6 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Pacific Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Pacific Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto South 120th Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South 120th Street

  27. 27

    Take the ramp left toward US 6 West

    1855 ft · 45 sec · West Dodge Road

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto West Dodge Road

    10.1 mi · 12 min · West Dodge Road

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    19.7 mi · 21 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right

    1284 ft · 35 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight left

    143 m · 15 sec

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Highway 77

    7.6 mi · 8 min · Highway 77

  33. 33

    Continue on Highway 275

    23 mi · 25 min · Highway 275

  34. 34

    Continue on South Lincoln Street

    1.8 mi · 2 min · South Lincoln Street

  35. 35

    Continue on Highway 275

    7 mi · 8 min · Highway 275

  36. 36

    Continue on Front Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Front Street

  37. 37

    Continue on Highway 275

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Highway 275

  38. 38

    Continue on E Avenue East

    2749 ft · 1 min · E Avenue East

  39. 39

    Continue on Avenue E West

    2531 ft · 1 min · Avenue E West

  40. 40

    Continue on Highway 275

    23.5 mi · 27 min · Highway 275

  41. 41

    Continue on East Omaha Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · East Omaha Avenue

  42. 42

    Turn right onto South 7th Street

    2831 ft · 1 min · South 7th Street

  43. 43

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

    25 m · 2 sec · South 7th Street

  44. 44

    Exit the roundabout onto South 7th Street

    805 ft · 22 sec · South 7th Street

  45. 45

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Plattsmouth 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
45 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 275
59.4 mi · 45%
West Dodge Road
30.3 mi · 23%
Kennedy Freeway
8.29 mi · 6%
Highway 77
7.56 mi · 6%
I 80 west
6.87 mi · 5%
Highway 34/75
5 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Highway 275

Continue on Highway 275

23.5 mi · 00h 27m

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
02h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.9 mi
106 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winslow
01h 06m from Plattsmouth
Leave By
2:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Plattsmouth and Sunny near Norfolk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 131.9 miles (212.2 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?

Winslow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.9 miles from Plattsmouth and 64.9 miles from Norfolk.

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

The direct path is about 106 miles (170.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 2:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.54 one way or $35.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Plattsmouth and Sunny near Norfolk.

Stop Ideas Near Winslow

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Omaha

63 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

90 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plattsmouth and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 106.02 mi (170.62 km).

Plattsmouth

#1 Plattsmouth

City in and county seat of Cass County, Nebraska, United States

Population6,416
Coordinates41.0113900, -95.8822300
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Norfolk

#2 Norfolk

City in Madison County, Nebraska, United States

Population24,363
Coordinates42.0283400, -97.4170000
Altitude464
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-95.882227, 41.011204)
End: South 7th Street (-97.416847, 42.028339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 212 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.65 gal
17.61 L · about $17.54
Round trip
$35.07
9.3 gal · 35.22 L
Estimated CO2
41.3 kg one way
Round trip: 82.6 kg / 182 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.54 $35.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.78 $39.55
Premium $4.65 $21.64 $43.28
Diesel $5.30 $24.66 $49.33

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Plattsmouth and Norfolk. The current time is 16:39:59.

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.