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Trip from Hooper, NE to Norfolk, NE

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 16m

Distance

63.3 mi

102 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 10m ★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Hooper, NE, NE

Hooper, NE

Quang Nguyen Vinh

city in Madison County, Nebraska, United States

Norfolk, NE

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Trip Overview

Hooper to Norfolk is 63.3 miles and takes about 1h 16m via Highway 275, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Nebraska's Great Plains region, offering a straightforward experience. It's a short trip, mostly on main roads, making it ideal for a quick transfer or a relaxed day trip. You'll find the route is efficient, with most of the mileage covered on major highways, so you can expect a smooth ride. Plan for minimal time on the road, leaving plenty of room for activities at your destination.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Highway 275 55.3 mi 1h 2m
East Omaha Avenue 2.5 mi 2m
South Lincoln Street 1.8 mi 2m
Front Street 0.9 mi 1m
South 7th Street 0.7 mi 1m
West Howard Street 0.6 mi 1m
E Avenue East 0.5 mi 1m
Avenue E West 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Highway 275 — 55.3 mi, about 1h 2m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hooper, NE and Norfolk, NE.

1

Start on North Main Street

254 ft · 9 sec · North Main Street
2

Turn right onto West Howard Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Howard Street
3

Turn left onto Road 19

309 ft · 11 sec · Road 19
4

Turn right onto West Grant Street

0.1 mi · 30 sec · West Grant Street
5

Continue on Road J

0.3 mi · 39 sec · Road J
6

Turn right onto US 275; N-91

19 mi · 20 min · Highway 275
7

Continue on US 275

1.8 mi · 2 min · South Lincoln Street
8

Continue on US 275

7.0 mi · 7 min · Highway 275
9

Continue on US 275

0.9 mi · 1 min · Front Street
10

Continue on US 275

5.9 mi · 7 min · Highway 275
11

Continue on US 275

0.5 mi · 1 min · E Avenue East
12

Continue on US 275

0.5 mi · 1 min · Avenue E West
13

Continue on US 275

23 mi · 26 min · Highway 275
14

Continue on US 275

2.5 mi · 2 min · East Omaha Avenue
15

Turn right onto South 7th Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · South 7th Street
16

Enter roundabout onto South 7th Street

81 ft · 2 sec · South 7th Street
17

Continue on South 7th Street

0.2 mi · 21 sec · South 7th Street
18

Arrive at destination

South 7th Street

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Wisner, NE, NE

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wisner, NE

32 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

West Point, NE

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wisner, NE

Meal break

The midpoint is around 31.6 miles from Hooper, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 63.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Howard Street

Turn right onto West Howard Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in | Road 19

Turn left onto Road 19

Navigation decision point

5
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | West Grant Street

Turn right onto West Grant Street

Navigation decision point

4
62.6 mi into trip | ~1h 14m in | South 7th Street

Turn right onto South 7th Street

Navigation decision point

4
63.1 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in | South 7th Street

Enter roundabout onto South 7th Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.90 one way

$19.79 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $10.87 $21.73
premium $4.89 $12.18 $24.36
diesel $5.61 $13.98 $27.95

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19 0 $6.65 $3.04
Efficient EV 15.8 0 $5.54 $2.53
EV Truck/SUV 25.3 0 $8.86 $4.05

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (68% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 13, 2026

Origin

Hooper, NE

Morning in Hooper on Tuesday

Local time

8:25 AM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Partly Cloudy

SSE 8 mph 10% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 13 at 1:53AM CDT until April 13 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 13 at 1:53AM CDT until April 13 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE

Destination

Norfolk, NE

Morning in Norfolk on Tuesday

Local time

8:25 AM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Partly Cloudy

SSE 6 mph 12% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 13 at 1:53AM CDT until April 13 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 13 at 1:53AM CDT until April 13 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

2 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 16m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is predominantly highway, with 87% of the 63.3 miles spent on major roads like Highway 275. You'll experience a solid stretch of 55.3 miles on Highway 275 before transitioning to surface streets like East Omaha Avenue and South Lincoln Street as you approach Norfolk. Expect a consistent cruising speed for the majority of the drive, with fewer exits and less merging traffic until you reach the outskirts of your destination city. The latter part of the drive will involve more local road navigation.

87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 55.3 mi on Highway 275.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 275 and East Omaha Avenue. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Howard Street.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Hooper, NE to Norfolk, NE is easy. At 1h 16m with 87% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Howard Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Road 19): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (West Grant Street): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,680 ft 1,227 ft

Total Climb

456 ft

Total Descent

158 ft

Highest Point

1,680 ft

~54.2 mi in

Elevation Range

453 ft

About the Cities

Arriving in Norfolk, NE

Full guide →

Norfolk is a city in Eastern Nebraska with a population of 24,500 in 2019.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 63.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (87%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 55.3 miles on Highway 275. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NE can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Howard Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Road 19): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (West Grant Street): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Norfolk, NE before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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