How far is Stromsburg, NE from Norfolk, NE?

The driving distance from Stromsburg, NE to Norfolk, NE is about 79 miles (127.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.9 miles (102.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
78.98 mi
01h 21m
Flight
63.86 mi
102.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.86 mi
Kilometers
102.77 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.98 mi
Kilometers
127.11 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norfolk
Wed, Apr 22, 11:20 PM CDT
Return by in Stromsburg
Thu, Apr 23, 12:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stromsburg
2026-04-22T21:58
Arrive Norfolk
Wed, Apr 22, 11:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stromsburg
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
Oconee
NE

Township in Platte County, Nebraska

From Stromsburg
39.2 mi
00h 40m
To Norfolk
39.8 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph S
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 23 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Street

    50 m · 13 sec · 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    3228 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Center Road

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Center Road

  4. 4

    Turn sharp right onto County Road 130

    2.1 mi · 2 min · County Road 130

  5. 5

    Continue on Highway 81 & 92

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Highway 81 & 92

  6. 6

    Continue on West Park Street

    1.2 km · 52 sec · West Park Street

  7. 7

    Continue on County Road 131

    2.8 mi · 3 min · County Road 131

  8. 8

    Turn left onto A Road

    16.5 mi · 20 min · A Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 14th Street

    714 ft · 16 sec · 14th Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Howard Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Howard Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Howard Boulevard

    43.4 mi · 48 min · Howard Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Pasewalk Avenue

    2599 ft · 1 min · West Pasewalk Avenue

  13. 13

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

    41 m · 4 sec · South 7th Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto South 7th Street

    805 ft · 22 sec · South 7th Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stromsburg 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
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Howard Boulevard
44.2 mi · 56%
A Road
16.5 mi · 21%
Highway 81 & 92
6.83 mi · 9%
Center Road
3.76 mi · 5%
County Road 131
2.77 mi · 4%
County Road 130
2.07 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Howard Boulevard

Turn left onto Howard Boulevard

43.4 mi · 00h 48m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
63.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oconee
00h 40m from Stromsburg
Leave By
3:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Stromsburg and Sunny near Norfolk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 79 miles (127.1 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Oconee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.2 miles from Stromsburg and 39.8 miles from Norfolk.

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

The direct path is about 63.9 miles (102.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.52 one way or $21.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Oconee

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

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

RAIL

Lincoln

99 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stromsburg and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 63.86 mi (102.77 km).

Stromsburg

#1 Stromsburg

City in Polk County, Nebraska, United States

Population1,138
Coordinates41.1141800, -97.5989400
Altitude511
CountryUnited States
Norfolk

#2 Norfolk

City in Madison County, Nebraska, United States

Population24,363
Coordinates42.0283400, -97.4170000
Altitude464
CountryUnited States
Start: 4th Street (-97.598939, 41.114093)
End: South 7th Street (-97.416847, 42.028339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.79 gal
10.55 L · about $10.52
Round trip
$21.04
5.58 gal · 21.1 L
Estimated CO2
24.8 kg one way
Round trip: 49.6 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.52 $21.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.87 $23.73
Premium $4.65 $12.98 $25.97
Diesel $5.30 $14.80 $29.60

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

There is no time difference between Stromsburg and Norfolk. The current time is 21:58:34.

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.