How far is Saint Paul, NE from Norfolk, NE?

The driving distance from Saint Paul, NE to Norfolk, NE is about 107 miles (172.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.8 miles (125.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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
107.02 mi
01h 49m
Flight
77.79 mi
125.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.79 mi
Kilometers
125.19 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.02 mi
Kilometers
172.23 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norfolk
Sun, May 31, 8:50 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Paul
Sun, May 31, 10:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Paul
2026-05-31T07:01
Arrive Norfolk
Sun, May 31, 8:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Paul
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
Duncan
NE

Village in Nebraska, United States

From Saint Paul
52.6 mi
00h 54m
To Norfolk
54.4 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
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 Saint Paul and Norfolk.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Paul and Norfolk.

  1. 1

    Start on 7th Street

    150 m · 27 sec · 7th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Howard Avenue

    1826 ft · 1 min · Howard Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    1.8 mi · 2 min · 2nd Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Highway 92

    29.4 mi · 34 min · Highway 92

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    967 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Highway 30

    17.7 mi · 21 min · Highway 30

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 370th Avenue

    8.9 mi · 11 min · 370th Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Gleason Street

    1138 ft · 33 sec · Gleason Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Columbus Avenue

    2779 ft · 55 sec · Columbus Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 22

    5.7 mi · 7 min · State Highway 22

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 280th Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · 280th Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 265th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 265th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left

    37.1 mi · 41 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Pasewalk Avenue

    2599 ft · 1 min · West Pasewalk Avenue

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South 7th Street

    41 m · 4 sec · South 7th Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto South 7th Street

    805 ft · 22 sec · South 7th Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Paul and Norfolk.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 92
29.5 mi · 28%
Highway 30
17.7 mi · 17%
370th Avenue
8.92 mi · 8%
State Highway 22
5.71 mi · 5%
2nd Street
1.78 mi · 2%
280th Avenue
1.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

37.1 mi · 00h 41m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.2 mi
77.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Duncan
00h 54m from Saint Paul
Leave By
2:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny leaving Saint Paul 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 Saint Paul to Norfolk?

The road trip is about 107 miles (172.2 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Duncan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.6 miles from Saint Paul and 54.4 miles from Norfolk.

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

The direct path is about 77.8 miles (125.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.2 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 2:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.25 one way or $28.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny around Saint Paul and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Norfolk.

Stop Ideas Near Duncan

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

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

RAIL

Lincoln

92 mi away
201 North 7th St.
RAIL

Hastings

117 mi away
501 West First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Paul and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 77.79 mi (125.19 km).

Saint Paul

#1 Saint Paul

City in Nebraska

Population2,334
Coordinates41.2147300, -98.4581200
Altitude553
CountryUnited States
Norfolk

#2 Norfolk

City in Madison County, Nebraska, United States

Population24,363
Coordinates42.0283400, -97.4170000
Altitude464
CountryUnited States
Start: 7th Street (-98.458098, 41.21473)
End: South 7th Street (-97.416847, 42.028339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 172 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.78 gal
14.3 L · about $14.25
Round trip
$28.51
7.56 gal · 28.6 L
Estimated CO2
33.6 kg one way
Round trip: 67.2 kg / 148 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.25 $28.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.08 $32.15
Premium $4.65 $17.59 $35.18
Diesel $5.30 $20.05 $40.10

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 Saint Paul and Norfolk. The current time is 07:01:23.

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.