How far is Valentine, NE from Norfolk, NE?
The driving distance from Valentine, NE to Norfolk, NE is about 186.6 miles (300.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 170.1 miles (273.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.
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.
Town in Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Valentine and Norfolk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valentine and Norfolk.
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Start on West 2nd Street
34 m · 7 sec · West 2nd Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1892 ft · 32 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto West C Street
46.3 mi · 56 min · West C Street
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Continue on US Highway 20
8.5 mi · 10 min · US Highway 20
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Continue on Highway 20
36.8 mi · 44 min · Highway 20
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Continue on West 5th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West 5th Street
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Continue on North Hyde Street
2807 ft · 60 sec · North Hyde Street
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Continue on Highway 20
17.3 mi · 21 min · Highway 20
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Continue on West Douglas Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · West Douglas Street
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Continue on Highway 20/275
12.4 mi · 15 min · Highway 20/275
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Continue on Highway 275
7.6 mi · 9 min · Highway 275
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Continue on Front Street
2978 ft · 38 sec · Front Street
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Continue on Highway 275
9.6 mi · 11 min · Highway 275
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Continue on Miles Street
2496 ft · 32 sec · Miles Street
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Continue on Highway 275
8.1 mi · 9 min · Highway 275
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Continue on West 11th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West 11th Street
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Continue on L Street
12.9 mi · 16 min · L Street
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Continue on Front Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Front Street
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Continue on Highway 275
18.8 mi · 22 min · Highway 275
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 275
59 m · 2 sec · Highway 275
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 275
3233 ft · 54 sec · Highway 275
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Turn left
84 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight right
99 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto West Norfolk Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Norfolk Avenue
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Turn right onto South 7th Street
1592 ft · 44 sec · South 7th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 7th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Valentine and Norfolk.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
West C Street
Turn left onto West C Street
46.3 mi · 00h 56m
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 leaving Valentine 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 Valentine to Norfolk?
The road trip is about 186.6 miles (300.3 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?
Atkinson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.2 miles from Valentine and 93.4 miles from Norfolk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 170.1 miles (273.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.85 one way or $49.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Valentine and Mostly Sunny near Norfolk.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Valentine and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 170.08 mi (273.72 km).
#1 Valentine
City in Cherry County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 2,745 |
| Coordinates | 42.8727800, -100.5509700 |
| Altitude | 787 |
| 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: 300 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $24.85 | $49.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.03 | $56.05 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.67 | $61.34 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $34.95 | $69.91 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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