How far is Waverly, NE from Norfolk, NE?

The driving distance from Waverly, NE to Norfolk, NE is about 124.1 miles (199.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.5 miles (144 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m 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
124.11 mi
02h 07m
Flight
89.48 mi
144.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.48 mi
Kilometers
144.01 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.11 mi
Kilometers
199.74 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norfolk
Wed, Apr 22, 8:46 PM CDT
Return by in Waverly
Wed, Apr 22, 10:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waverly
2026-04-22T18:39
Arrive Norfolk
Wed, Apr 22, 8:46 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waverly
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
Scribner
NE

City in Alaska

From Waverly
56.8 mi
01h 03m
To Norfolk
67.3 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 22 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 Waverly and Norfolk.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Kenilworth Street

    110 m · 21 sec · Kenilworth Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North 141st Street

    674 ft · 28 sec · North 141st Street

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto US Highway 6

    1.8 mi · 2 min · US Highway 6

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North 162nd Street

    8 mi · 12 min · North 162nd Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Ashland Road

    147 m · 8 sec · Ashland Road

  6. 6

    Continue on County Road 11

    24.5 mi · 33 min · County Road 11

  7. 7

    Continue on Highway 77

    3041 ft · 43 sec · Highway 77

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Broad Street

    104 m · 5 sec · South Broad Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto South Broad Street

    3.4 mi · 8 min · South Broad Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway 77

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Highway 77

  11. 11

    Continue on Highway 275

    23 mi · 25 min · Highway 275

  12. 12

    Continue on South Lincoln Street

    1.8 mi · 2 min · South Lincoln Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Highway 275

    7 mi · 8 min · Highway 275

  14. 14

    Continue on Front Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Front Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Highway 275

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Highway 275

  16. 16

    Continue on E Avenue East

    2749 ft · 1 min · E Avenue East

  17. 17

    Continue on Avenue E West

    2531 ft · 1 min · Avenue E West

  18. 18

    Continue on Highway 275

    23.5 mi · 27 min · Highway 275

  19. 19

    Continue on East Omaha Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · East Omaha Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South 7th Street

    2831 ft · 1 min · South 7th Street

  21. 21

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

    25 m · 2 sec · South 7th Street

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto South 7th Street

    805 ft · 22 sec · South 7th Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Waverly 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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 275
59.4 mi · 48%
County Road 11
24.5 mi · 20%
Highway 77
9.48 mi · 8%
North 162nd Street
8 mi · 6%
South Broad Street
3.42 mi · 3%
East Omaha Avenue
2.51 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

County Road 11

Continue on County Road 11

24.5 mi · 00h 33m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.6 mi
89.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Scribner
01h 03m from Waverly
Leave By
2:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Waverly and Sunny near Norfolk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 124.1 miles (199.7 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

Scribner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.8 miles from Waverly and 67.3 miles from Norfolk.

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

The direct path is about 89.5 miles (144 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.6 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 2:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.52 one way or $33.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Scribner

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

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

RAIL

Omaha

77 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

95 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waverly and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 89.48 mi (144.01 km).

Waverly

#1 Waverly

City in Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States of America

Population4,128
Coordinates40.9175000, -96.5283400
Altitude342
CountryUnited States
Norfolk

#2 Norfolk

City in Madison County, Nebraska, United States

Population24,363
Coordinates42.0283400, -97.4170000
Altitude464
CountryUnited States
Start: Kenilworth Street (-96.528317, 40.917514)
End: South 7th Street (-97.416847, 42.028339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 200 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.38 gal
16.58 L · about $16.52
Round trip
$33.03
8.76 gal · 33.16 L
Estimated CO2
38.9 kg one way
Round trip: 77.9 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.52 $33.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.63 $37.26
Premium $4.65 $20.38 $40.77
Diesel $5.30 $23.23 $46.46

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Waverly and Norfolk. The current time is 18:39:17.

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.