How far is Weeping Water, NE from Norfolk, NE?

The driving distance from Weeping Water, NE to Norfolk, NE is about 132.2 miles (212.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.8 miles (167.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m 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
132.21 mi
02h 22m
Flight
103.8 mi
167.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.8 mi
Kilometers
167.05 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.21 mi
Kilometers
212.77 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norfolk
Sun, Apr 19, 9:36 AM CDT
Return by in Weeping Water
Sun, Apr 19, 11:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Weeping Water
2026-04-19T07:13
Arrive Norfolk
Sun, Apr 19, 9:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Weeping Water
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
Winslow
NE

Village in Nebraska, United States

From Weeping Water
66 mi
01h 11m
To Norfolk
66.2 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph W
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Weeping Water and Norfolk.

  1. 1

    Start on West Eldora Street

    54 m · 10 sec · West Eldora Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Elm Street

    1032 ft · 36 sec · North Elm Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West F Street

    100 m · 14 sec · West F Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North East Street

    900 ft · 25 sec · North East Street

  5. 5

    Continue on 144th Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · 144th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Highway 1

    2 mi · 2 min · Highway 1

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Highway 50

    7 mi · 9 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 Weeping Water 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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 275
59.4 mi · 45%
West Dodge Road
28.2 mi · 21%
State Highway 50
11.1 mi · 8%
Highway 77
7.56 mi · 6%
Highway 50
7.03 mi · 5%
South 144th Street
6.74 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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.4 mi
103.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winslow
01h 11m from Weeping Water
Leave By
1:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Weeping Water and Sunny near Norfolk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Weeping Water to Norfolk?

The road trip is about 132.2 miles (212.8 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?

Winslow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66 miles from Weeping Water and 66.2 miles from Norfolk.

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

The direct path is about 103.8 miles (167.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.4 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 1:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.61 one way or $35.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Weeping Water and Sunny near Norfolk.

Stop Ideas Near Winslow

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

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

RAIL

Omaha

63 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

90 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Weeping Water and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 103.8 mi (167.05 km).

Weeping Water

#1 Weeping Water

City in Cass County, Nebraska, United States

Population1,094
Coordinates40.8700000, -96.1405700
Altitude335
CountryUnited States
Norfolk

#2 Norfolk

City in Madison County, Nebraska, United States

Population24,363
Coordinates42.0283400, -97.4170000
Altitude464
CountryUnited States
Start: West Eldora Street (-96.14057, 40.869933)
End: South 7th Street (-97.416847, 42.028339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 213 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.67 gal
17.66 L · about $17.61
Round trip
$35.22
9.34 gal · 35.32 L
Estimated CO2
41.5 kg one way
Round trip: 83 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.61 $35.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.86 $39.72
Premium $4.65 $21.73 $43.47
Diesel $5.30 $24.77 $49.54

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Weeping Water and Norfolk. The current time is 07:13:47.

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.