How far is Tekamah, NE from Norfolk, NE?

The driving distance from Tekamah, NE to Norfolk, NE is about 69.8 miles (112.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.9 miles (102.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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
69.84 mi
01h 17m
Flight
63.88 mi
102.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.88 mi
Kilometers
102.8 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.84 mi
Kilometers
112.4 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norfolk
Mon, Jun 1, 6:04 PM CDT
Return by in Tekamah
Mon, Jun 1, 7:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tekamah
2026-06-01T16:47
Arrive Norfolk
Mon, Jun 1, 6:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tekamah
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
Beemer
NE

Township in Cuming County, Nebraska

From Tekamah
34.9 mi
00h 38m
To Norfolk
35 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph N
Destination
85°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
8 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 13th Street

    134 m · 9 sec · North 13th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto L Street

    1422 ft · 28 sec · L Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Highway 32

    13.6 mi · 24 min · Highway 32

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 32

    57 m · 3 sec · Highway 32

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 32

    12.6 mi · 18 min · Highway 32

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Lincoln Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · South Lincoln Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Highway 275

    7 mi · 8 min · Highway 275

  8. 8

    Continue on Front Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Front Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Highway 275

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Highway 275

  10. 10

    Continue on E Avenue East

    2749 ft · 1 min · E Avenue East

  11. 11

    Continue on Avenue E West

    2531 ft · 1 min · Avenue E West

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway 275

    23.5 mi · 27 min · Highway 275

  13. 13

    Continue on East Omaha Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · East Omaha Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South 7th Street

    2831 ft · 1 min · South 7th Street

  15. 15

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

    25 m · 2 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 Tekamah 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 275
36.4 mi · 52%
Highway 32
26.3 mi · 38%
East Omaha Avenue
2.51 mi · 4%
South Lincoln Street
1.74 mi · 2%
Front Street
0.88 mi · 1%
South 7th Street
0.7 mi · 1%
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
01h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
63.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beemer
00h 38m from Tekamah
Leave By
3:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Tekamah and Sunny near Norfolk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 69.8 miles (112.4 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Beemer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.9 miles from Tekamah and 35 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 5.9 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 3:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.28 one way or $18.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Beemer

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

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

RAIL

Omaha

105 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tekamah and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 63.88 mi (102.8 km).

Tekamah

#1 Tekamah

City in Burt County, Nebraska, United States

Population1,713
Coordinates41.7783200, -96.2211300
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Norfolk

#2 Norfolk

City in Madison County, Nebraska, United States

Population24,363
Coordinates42.0283400, -97.4170000
Altitude464
CountryUnited States
Start: North 13th Street (-96.22111, 41.77832)
End: South 7th Street (-97.416847, 42.028339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.46 gal
9.33 L · about $9.28
Round trip
$18.55
4.92 gal · 18.66 L
Estimated CO2
21.9 kg one way
Round trip: 43.7 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.28 $18.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.46 $20.92
Premium $4.65 $11.45 $22.90
Diesel $5.30 $13.05 $26.10

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Tekamah and Norfolk. The current time is 16:47:26.

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.