How far is Syracuse, NE from Norfolk, NE?

The driving distance from Syracuse, NE to Norfolk, NE is about 145.3 miles (233.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.2 miles (183.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m 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
145.29 mi
02h 35m
Flight
114.23 mi
183.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.23 mi
Kilometers
183.84 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.29 mi
Kilometers
233.82 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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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 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norfolk
Fri, May 1, 1:28 PM CDT
Return by in Syracuse
Fri, May 1, 4:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Syracuse
2026-05-01T10:52
Arrive Norfolk
Fri, May 1, 1:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Syracuse
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
Nickerson
NE

Township in Dodge County, Nebraska

From Syracuse
72.5 mi
01h 17m
To Norfolk
72.8 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Friday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
59°F
Friday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 5th Street

    90 m · 15 sec · 5th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mohawk Street

    100 m · 16 sec · Mohawk Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    2326 ft · 2 min · 6th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Park Street

    2222 ft · 47 sec · Park Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South 30th Road

    1394 ft · 28 sec · South 30th Road

  6. 6

    Continue on North 30th Road

    8 mi · 9 min · North 30th Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Highway 50

    16 mi · 19 min · Highway 50

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 50

    10.4 mi · 13 min · State Highway 50

  9. 9

    Continue on South 144th Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South 144th Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 50

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 50

  11. 11

    Continue on South 144th Street

    5 mi · 9 min · South 144th Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight left

    1316 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto West Dodge Road

    8.2 mi · 9 min · West Dodge Road

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    19.7 mi · 21 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    1284 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    143 m · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Highway 77

    7.6 mi · 8 min · Highway 77

  18. 18

    Continue on Highway 275

    23 mi · 25 min · Highway 275

  19. 19

    Continue on South Lincoln Street

    1.8 mi · 2 min · South Lincoln Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Highway 275

    7 mi · 8 min · Highway 275

  21. 21

    Continue on Front Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Front Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Highway 275

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Highway 275

  23. 23

    Continue on E Avenue East

    2749 ft · 1 min · E Avenue East

  24. 24

    Continue on Avenue E West

    2531 ft · 1 min · Avenue E West

  25. 25

    Continue on Highway 275

    23.5 mi · 27 min · Highway 275

  26. 26

    Continue on East Omaha Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · East Omaha Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto South 7th Street

    2831 ft · 1 min · South 7th Street

  28. 28

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

    25 m · 2 sec · South 7th Street

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto South 7th Street

    805 ft · 22 sec · South 7th Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Syracuse 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
30 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 275
59.4 mi · 41%
West Dodge Road
28.2 mi · 19%
Highway 50
16 mi · 11%
State Highway 50
11.1 mi · 8%
North 30th Road
8 mi · 6%
Highway 77
7.56 mi · 5%
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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.1 mi
114.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nickerson
01h 17m from Syracuse
Leave By
1:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Syracuse and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Norfolk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 145.3 miles (233.8 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

Nickerson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.5 miles from Syracuse and 72.8 miles from Norfolk.

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

The direct path is about 114.2 miles (183.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 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 1:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.35 one way or $38.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around Syracuse and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Norfolk.

Stop Ideas Near Nickerson

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

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

RAIL

Omaha

55 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

83 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Syracuse and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 114.23 mi (183.84 km).

Syracuse

#1 Syracuse

City in Nebraska

Population1,949
Coordinates40.6572200, -96.1864000
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Norfolk

#2 Norfolk

City in Madison County, Nebraska, United States

Population24,363
Coordinates42.0283400, -97.4170000
Altitude464
CountryUnited States
Start: 5th Street (-96.1864, 40.657157)
End: South 7th Street (-97.416847, 42.028339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 234 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.13 gal
19.41 L · about $19.35
Round trip
$38.69
10.26 gal · 38.82 L
Estimated CO2
45.6 kg one way
Round trip: 91.2 kg / 201 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.35 $38.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.82 $43.64
Premium $4.65 $23.88 $47.75
Diesel $5.30 $27.21 $54.42

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Syracuse and Norfolk. The current time is 10:52:25.

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.