How far is Superior, NE from Norfolk, NE?

The driving distance from Superior, NE to Norfolk, NE is about 163.3 miles (262.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.8 miles (229.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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
163.31 mi
02h 49m
Flight
142.82 mi
229.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.82 mi
Kilometers
229.84 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.31 mi
Kilometers
262.83 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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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 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norfolk
Tue, May 26, 1:54 PM CDT
Return by in Superior
Tue, May 26, 4:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Superior
2026-05-26T11:05
Arrive Norfolk
Tue, May 26, 1:54 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Superior
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
Central City
NE

City in Nebraska, United States

From Superior
80.8 mi
01h 24m
To Norfolk
82.5 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
87°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Commercial Avenue

    9 m · 3 sec · North Commercial Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 5th Street

    953 ft · 47 sec · East 5th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Idaho Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Idaho Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Highway 14

    10.7 mi · 13 min · Highway 14

  5. 5

    Continue on South Main Street

    1603 ft · 28 sec · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Highway 14

    3192 ft · 1 min · Highway 14

  7. 7

    Continue on North Main Street

    2224 ft · 44 sec · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Highway 14

    21.5 mi · 25 min · Highway 14

  9. 9

    Continue on South Center Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Center Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway 14

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Highway 14

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Highway 14

    18.8 mi · 22 min · Highway 14

  13. 13

    Continue on South 16th Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South 16th Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Highway 14

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Highway 14

  15. 15

    Continue on 17th Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · 17th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 16th Street

    1 km · 1 min · 16th Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Highway 30

    26 mi · 31 min · Highway 30

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 370th Avenue

    8.9 mi · 11 min · 370th Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Gleason Street

    1138 ft · 33 sec · Gleason Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Columbus Avenue

    2779 ft · 55 sec · Columbus Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 22

    5.7 mi · 7 min · State Highway 22

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 280th Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · 280th Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 265th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 265th Street

  24. 24

    Turn left

    37.1 mi · 41 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West Pasewalk Avenue

    2599 ft · 1 min · West Pasewalk Avenue

  26. 26

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

    41 m · 4 sec · South 7th Street

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto South 7th Street

    805 ft · 22 sec · South 7th Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Superior 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
28 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 14
70.7 mi · 43%
Highway 30
26 mi · 16%
370th Avenue
8.92 mi · 5%
State Highway 22
5.71 mi · 3%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
2.96 mi · 2%
South 16th Street
1.73 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
02h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.5 mi
142.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Central City
01h 24m from Superior
Leave By
12:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Superior and Mostly Sunny near Norfolk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 163.3 miles (262.8 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Central City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.8 miles from Superior and 82.5 miles from Norfolk.

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

The direct path is about 142.8 miles (229.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 12:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.72 one way or $43.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Superior and Mostly Sunny near Norfolk.

Stop Ideas Near Central City

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

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

RAIL

Hastings

67 mi away
501 West First St.
RAIL

Lincoln

113 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Superior and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 142.82 mi (229.84 km).

Superior

#1 Superior

City in Nuckolls County, Nebraska, United States

Population1,805
Coordinates40.0208500, -98.0700400
Altitude487
CountryUnited States
Norfolk

#2 Norfolk

City in Madison County, Nebraska, United States

Population24,363
Coordinates42.0283400, -97.4170000
Altitude464
CountryUnited States
Start: North Commercial Avenue (-98.070029, 40.02085)
End: South 7th Street (-97.416847, 42.028339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 263 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.76 gal
21.81 L · about $21.72
Round trip
$43.44
11.52 gal · 43.62 L
Estimated CO2
51.2 kg one way
Round trip: 102.4 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.72 $43.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.50 $48.99
Premium $4.65 $26.81 $53.61
Diesel $5.30 $30.55 $61.10

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Superior and Norfolk. The current time is 11:05:27.

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.