Norfolk to Terrytown is 372.3 miles and takes about 7h 19m via N-2, with a fuel budget near $66 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Nebraska, traversing the Great Plains region for its entirety. It's a straightforward drive that primarily uses N-2, Highway 91, and Highway 275. With only two recommended stops and a substantial longest stretch of 148.9 miles, this trip is well-suited for a single day of driving if you prefer to get there efficiently. Consider this if you're looking for a direct path across the state with minimal fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
186.2 miles from Norfolk, NE
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 39m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
N-2
148.9 mi
2h 54m
Highway 91
74 mi
1h 25m
Highway 275
27.9 mi
32m
Highway 70
23.9 mi
27m
US Highway 385
16.9 mi
18m
Highway 281
13.8 mi
15m
Highway 26
13.5 mi
15m
Highway 70 - 91
11.1 mi
12m
Longest stretch:
N-2
— 148.9 mi, about 2h 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norfolk, NE and Terrytown, NE.
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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 right onto US 275
0.8 mi·1 min·West Omaha Avenue
5
Continue on US 275
2.0 mi·2 min·Highway 275
6
Enter roundabout onto US 275
204 ft·2 sec·Highway 275
7
Continue on US 275
19 mi·21 min·Highway 275
8
Continue on US 275
0.8 mi·1 min·Front Street
9
Continue on US 275
7.0 mi·8 min·Highway 275
10
Turn left onto Hohman Street
0.3 mi·49 sec·Hohman Street
11
Turn right onto 4th Street
0.2 mi·28 sec·4th Street
12
Continue on 844th Road
4.0 mi·5 min·844th Road
13
Turn left onto N-14
5.5 mi·6 min·Highway 14
14
Continue on N-14
0.3 mi·28 sec·2nd Street
15
Turn right onto N-70
24 mi·27 min·Highway 70
16
Turn left onto US 281; N-70
7.0 mi·8 min·Highway 281
17
Continue on US 281; N-70
0.3 mi·18 sec·East Street
18
Continue on US 281; N-70
6.8 mi·7 min·Highway 281
19
Turn right onto N-70; N-91
11 mi·12 min·Highway 70 - 91
20
Continue on N-70; N-91
2.5 mi·2 min·Highway 70/91
21
Continue on N-91
16 mi·18 min·Highway 91
22
Continue on N-11; N-91
1.0 mi·1 min·Highway 11
23
Continue on N-11; N-91
0.5 mi·53 sec·North 1st Avenue
24
Continue on N-11; N-91
0.5 mi·54 sec·Highway 11
25
Turn right onto N-91
13 mi·15 min·Highway 91
26
At end of road, turn right onto US 183; N-91
0.8 mi·52 sec·Highway 183
27
Continue on US 183; N-91
0.2 mi·27 sec·3rd Street
28
Turn left onto N-91
0.4 mi·41 sec·Broadway Street
29
Continue on N-91
45 mi·51 min·Highway 91
30
At end of road, turn right onto N-2
149 mi·2 hr 54 min·N-2
31
Turn left onto East Kansas Street
2.9 mi·5 min·East Kansas Street
32
At end of road, turn left onto US 385
6.8 mi·7 min·South Highway 385
33
Continue on US 385
17 mi·18 min·US Highway 385
34
Turn right onto L-62A
9.1 mi·10 min·L62A
35
Continue on US 26
0.1 mi·7 sec·Heartland Expressway
Use the left lane.
36
Continue on US 26
1.8 mi·2 min·US Highway 26
37
Continue on US 26
14 mi·15 min·Highway 26
38
Turn left onto South Beltline Highway East
2.5 mi·4 min·South Beltline Highway East
39
Turn left onto 10th Street
0.4 mi·1 min·10th Street
40
Turn right onto McGuire Street
67 ft·2 sec·McGuire Street
41
Arrive at destination
McGuire Street
Trip Plan
Aim to depart early in the morning to make the most of the 7h 19m estimated drive time, especially since it's a route that can comfortably be completed in one day. Plan for your two stops strategically; perhaps one around the halfway point or after the longest stretch on N-2. Given the significant 148.9-mile segment on N-2, ensure you have adequate fuel before embarking on that portion. With the drive estimated at under 8 hours, you have flexibility, but starting early is key to a relaxed pace and arriving before evening.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 186.2 miles from Norfolk, NE, or about 3h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 148.9 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 82 miles or 1h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 186.2 miles or 3h 39m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Terrytown, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Norfolk, NE
This is one driving day of about 372.3 miles and 7h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 82 miles from Norfolk, NE.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on N-2 for about 148.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 321.2 — 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 right onto US 275 / West Omaha Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
3.5 mi into trip|~5m in|US 275 / Highway 275
Enter roundabout onto US 275 / Highway 275
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
123.4 mi into trip|~2h 26m in|US 183; N-91 / Highway 183
At end of road, turn right onto US 183; N-91 / Highway 183
Navigation decision point
5
321.2 mi into trip|~6h 20m in|US 385 / South Highway 385
At end of road, turn left onto US 385 / South Highway 385
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$54.98 one way
$109.96 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg130 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$60.70
$121.39
premium
$4.72
$69.12
$138.25
diesel
$4.80
$70.30
$140.59
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$55
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$80–$105
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 130.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
111.7
1
$39.09
$17.87
Efficient EV
93.1
1
$32.58
$14.89
EV Truck/SUV
148.9
1
$52.12
$23.83
Gas CO2
130 kg
EV CO2
44 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Jul 17, 2026
Origin
Norfolk, NE
Evening
in Norfolk on Saturday
Local time
8:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Clear
S 6 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 17 at 1:31AM CDT until July 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
Destination
Terrytown, NE
Evening
in Terrytown on Saturday
Local time
7:27 PM
MDT
Current temp
63°F
Clear
SE 5 to 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 17 at 1:31AM CDT until July 17 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD
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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
7 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
7h 19m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Scotts Bluff National Monument
National Monument
Towering 800 feet above the North Platte River, Scotts Bluff has served as a landmark for peoples from Native Americans to emigrants on the Oregon, California and Mormon Trails to modern travelers. Ri...
3 mi from route
~6 min detour
Free
near mile 372.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 54% of this 372.3-mile trip on highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 148.9 miles on N-2, which offers a good period of steady cruising. After this, you'll transition to Highway 91 and Highway 275, which together make up the remaining portion of the drive. Expect a mixed driving experience with both higher-speed highway segments and more rural surface roads.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
41 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 148.9 mi on N-2.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 19m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 17 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
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 3.5 miles (US 275 / Highway 275): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 148.9 miles on N-2. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 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.
It helps. This is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Terrytown, NE before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. There are 2 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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 3.5 miles (US 275 / Highway 275): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes — Scotts Bluff National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.3 hours each way, a round trip means 14.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Terrytown, NE before the return drive.
