Origin
Norfolk, NE
Night in Norfolk on Saturday
Local time
9:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Norfolk, NE to Stanton, NE
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
12.9 mi
21 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Norfolk, NE
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Stanton, NE
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion through the Great Plains of Nebraska, the 12.9-mile journey from Norfolk to Stanton is an ideal choice. This drive typically takes about 17 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a one-day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via Highway 24, West Omaha Avenue, and Railroad Avenue to complete the transit. With fuel costs estimated at just $2, this is a budget-friendly commute between two neighboring plains communities. Whether you are running errands or simply exploring the local area, the route is straightforward and efficient. There are no planned stops required, allowing you to get from point A to point B without unnecessary delays.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 24 | 8.9 mi | 11m |
| West Omaha Avenue | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Railroad Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South 7th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Channel Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 10th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Ivy Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Highway 24
— 8.9 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norfolk, NE and Stanton, NE.
1
Start on South 7th Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
South 7th Street
2
Enter roundabout onto South 7th Street
89 ft
·
2 sec
·
South 7th Street
3
Continue on South 7th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South 7th Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 275
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West Omaha Avenue
5
Turn right onto N-24
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Channel Road
6
Continue on N-24
8.9 mi
·
11 min
·
Highway 24
7
Continue on N-24
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Railroad Avenue
8
Turn left onto N-24
501 ft
·
15 sec
·
10th Street
9
Turn left onto Ivy Street
56 ft
·
2 sec
·
Ivy Street
10
Arrive at destination
Ivy Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 12.9 — 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
|
South 7th Street
Enter roundabout onto South 7th Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 275 / West Omaha Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto US 275 / West Omaha Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
2.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
N-24 / Channel Road
Turn right onto N-24 / Channel Road
Navigation decision point
3
12.8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
N-24 / 10th Street
Turn left onto N-24 / 10th Street
Navigation decision point
5
12.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Ivy Street
Turn left onto Ivy Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.02 one way
$4.03 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.21 | $4.43 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.48 | $4.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.35 | $0.62 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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.
Destination
Stanton, NE
Night in Stanton on Saturday
Local time
9:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
17m 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?
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 69% of your time spent on open roads. Behind the wheel, you can expect a consistent pace as you transition through the regional landscape. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 8.9 miles on Highway 24, providing a steady rhythm for the majority of your travel. As you move away from Norfolk and approach Stanton, the road surface and surroundings remain practical and functional. You won't encounter complex interchanges, making this a relaxing, low-stress experience for any driver comfortable with standard highway travel.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.9 mi on Highway 24.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 24 and West Omaha Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near South 7th Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (South 7th Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.7 miles (US 275 / West Omaha Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (N-24 / Channel Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 12.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.9 miles on Highway 24. 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: at 0.2 miles (South 7th Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.7 miles (US 275 / West Omaha Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (N-24 / Channel Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Stanton, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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