How far is Sidney, NE from Norfolk, NE?
The driving distance from Sidney, NE to Norfolk, NE is about 350.9 miles (564.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 293.8 miles (472.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 45m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Dawson County, Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sidney and Norfolk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sidney and Norfolk.
-
1
Start on 11th Avenue
8 m · 3 sec · 11th Avenue
-
2
Turn right onto King Street
106 m · 21 sec · King Street
-
3
Turn left onto 10th Avenue
723 ft · 19 sec · 10th Avenue
-
4
Turn right onto Illinois Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · Illinois Street
-
5
Turn right onto Link 17J
1.2 mi · 2 min · Link 17J
-
6
Continue on Upland Parkway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Upland Parkway
-
7
Take the ramp left toward I 80 east
1802 ft · 44 sec
-
8
Merge slight left
253.3 mi · 4 hr 13 min
-
9
Take the exit slight right toward Grand Island
2525 ft · 1 min
-
10
Turn left onto South Locust Street
4.4 mi · 5 min · South Locust Street
-
11
Turn right onto Highway 34
2.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 34
-
12
Turn left onto Husker Highway
1.2 km · 59 sec · Husker Highway
-
13
Continue on South Gunbarrel Road
4 mi · 6 min · South Gunbarrel Road
-
14
Turn right onto Highway 30
17.8 mi · 21 min · Highway 30
-
15
Continue on G Street
1.4 km · 2 min · G Street
-
16
Continue on 16th Street
1 km · 1 min · 16th Street
-
17
Continue on Highway 30
26 mi · 31 min · Highway 30
-
18
Turn left onto 370th Avenue
8.9 mi · 11 min · 370th Avenue
-
19
Continue on Gleason Street
1138 ft · 33 sec · Gleason Street
-
20
Turn right onto Columbus Avenue
2779 ft · 55 sec · Columbus Avenue
-
21
Continue on State Highway 22
5.7 mi · 7 min · State Highway 22
-
22
Turn left onto 280th Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · 280th Avenue
-
23
Turn right onto 265th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · 265th Street
-
24
Turn left
37.1 mi · 41 min
-
25
Turn right onto West Pasewalk Avenue
2599 ft · 1 min · West Pasewalk Avenue
-
26
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South 7th Street
41 m · 4 sec · South 7th Street
-
27
Exit the roundabout onto South 7th Street
805 ft · 22 sec · South 7th Street
-
28
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 7th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sidney and Norfolk.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 80 east
Merge slight left
253 mi · 04h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sidney and Sunny near Norfolk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sidney to Norfolk?
The road trip is about 350.9 miles (564.7 km) and usually takes 05h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 185.1 miles from Sidney and 165.8 miles from Norfolk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 293.8 miles (472.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:28 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.68 one way or $93.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Sidney and Norfolk, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sidney and Sunny near Norfolk.
Stop Ideas Near Lexington
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 Lexington.
Holdrege
McCook
Hastings
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sidney and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 293.77 mi (472.78 km).
#1 Sidney
City in Nebraska, United States
| Population | 6,235 |
| Coordinates | 41.1427600, -102.9779800 |
| Altitude | 1246 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Norfolk
City in Madison County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 24,363 |
| Coordinates | 42.0283400, -97.4170000 |
| Altitude | 464 |
| Country | United States |
End: South 7th Street (-97.416847, 42.028339)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 565 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $46.68 | $93.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $52.65 | $105.30 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $57.62 | $115.23 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $65.66 | $131.33 |
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 · Apr 23, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.