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Trip from Norfolk, NE to Hebron, NE

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 49m

Distance

146.4 mi

236 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

Fair

4 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 38m ★
6 AM
2h 49m
8 AM
3h 11m
10 AM
2h 57m
12 PM
2h 55m
3 PM
2h 58m
5 PM
3h 10m
8 PM
2h 43m

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

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city in Madison County, Nebraska, United States

Norfolk, NE

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Downtown Hebron, NE, NE

Hebron, NE

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Trip Overview

The drive from Norfolk, NE to Hebron, NE covers 146.4 miles and takes about 2h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Center Road, South 13th Street, 33rd Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 70.8 miles on Center Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.70 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

73.2 miles from Norfolk, NE

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Center Road 70.8 mi 1h 19m
South 13th Street 43.4 mi 47m
33rd Avenue 16.4 mi 19m
County Road 131 9.6 mi 11m
County Road 130 2.1 mi 2m
Main Street 1 mi 2m
Howard Boulevard 1 mi 1m
East Park Street 0.8 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Center Road — 70.8 mi, about 1h 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on South 7th Street

0.2 mi · 22 sec · South 7th Street
2

Enter roundabout onto West Pasewalk Avenue

33 ft · 1 sec · West Pasewalk Avenue
3

Continue on West Pasewalk Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Pasewalk Avenue
4

Turn left onto US 81

43 mi · 47 min · South 13th Street
5

Turn right onto 45th Avenue

203 ft · 4 sec · 45th Avenue
6

Continue on Howard Boulevard

1.0 mi · 1 min · Howard Boulevard
7

Turn right onto US 30; US 81

16 mi · 19 min · 33rd Avenue
8

Turn right onto N-92

2.8 mi · 3 min · County Road 131
9

Continue on US 81; N-92

0.8 mi · 51 sec · East Park Street
10

Continue on US 81; N-92

6.8 mi · 7 min · County Road 131
11

Continue on US 81; N-92

2.1 mi · 2 min · County Road 130
12

Turn left onto US 81

3.8 mi · 4 min · Center Road
13

Continue on US 81

1.0 mi · 2 min · Main Street
14

Continue on US 81

67 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Center Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Turn right onto S-85H

0.7 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Avenue
16

Turn left onto South 7th Street

70 ft · 3 sec · South 7th Street
17

Arrive at destination

South 7th Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 73.2 miles from Norfolk, NE, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.8 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 32 miles or 35m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 73.2 miles or 1h 24m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 17m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hebron, NE than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Norfolk, NE so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Norfolk, NE

This is one driving day of about 146.4 miles and 2h 49m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Norfolk, NE.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Center Road for about 70.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Stromsburg, NE, NE

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Stromsburg, NE

73 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

Columbus, NE

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Stromsburg, NE

Meal break

The midpoint is around 73.2 miles from Norfolk, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Center Road if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.8 miles.

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

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop

Tu Casa Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Norfolk, Nebraska

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+14023796719

Visit website

Tu Casa Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Norfolk, Nebraska

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+14023796719

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

Norfolk, Nebraska

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Norfolk, Nebraska

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

2.3 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Norfolk, Nebraska

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Norfolk, Nebraska

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Petro Stopping Centers

0.1 mi from route

Sapp Brothers Travel Center

0.1 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.1 mi from route

York Rest Area Westbound

2.1 mi from route

York Rest Area Eastbound

2.3 mi from route

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 146.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Pasewalk Avenue

Enter roundabout onto West Pasewalk Avenue

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

3
0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 81 / South 13th Street

Turn left onto US 81 / South 13th Street

Navigation decision point

4
44.1 mi into trip | ~49m in | 45th Avenue

Turn right onto 45th Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
61.4 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in | N-92 / County Road 131

Turn right onto N-92 / County Road 131

Navigation decision point

4
146.4 mi into trip | ~2h 49m in | South 7th Street

Turn left onto South 7th Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$22.70 one way

$45.40 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 51 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.32 $24.89 $49.78
premium $4.93 $28.40 $56.81
diesel $5.60 $32.27 $64.54

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 51.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 43.9 0 $15.37 $7.03
Efficient EV 36.6 0 $12.81 $5.86
EV Truck/SUV 58.6 0 $20.50 $9.37

Gas CO2

51 kg

EV CO2

17 kg (67% 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 Sep 4, 2026

Origin

Norfolk, NE

Afternoon in Norfolk on Friday

Local time

12:10 PM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hebron, NE

Afternoon in Hebron on Friday

Local time

12:10 PM

CDT

Current temp

88°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

27 degrees warmer at arrival

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

Road read

2h 49m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

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

What kind of drive is this?

146.4 mi in 2h 49m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 70.8 mi on Center Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near West Pasewalk Avenue.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Norfolk, NE to Hebron, NE is easy. At 2h 49m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (West Pasewalk Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.6 miles (US 81 / South 13th Street): Navigation decision point; at 44.1 miles (45th Avenue): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,706 ft 1,468 ft

Total Climb

438 ft

Total Descent

379 ft

Highest Point

1,706 ft

~10.5 mi in

Elevation Range

238 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Norfolk, NE

Full guide →

Founded 1866

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

Top landmarks

  • • Stubbs–Ballah House — house in Norfolk, Nebraska
  • • Hotel Norfolk — hotel in Norfolk, Nebraska
  • • Norfolk Community Theatre — theater and former movie theater in Norfolk, Nebraska, United States

Arriving in Hebron, NE

Full guide →

Top landmarks

  • • Hebron United States Post Office — Post Office

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 2h 49m. Total distance: 146.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 70.8 miles on Center Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 5 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

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: at 0.2 miles (West Pasewalk Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.6 miles (US 81 / South 13th Street): Navigation decision point; at 44.1 miles (45th Avenue): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hebron, 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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