Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 27m
Distance
170.6 mi
275 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Wymore, NE
Jean-Paul Wettstein
Norfolk to Wymore is 170.6 miles and takes about 3h 27m via South 13th Street and Highway 103, with a fuel budget near $27 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Nebraska's Great Plains region, offering a straightforward path between two points. Expect a mixed driving experience with a significant portion on surface roads. It's a manageable distance for a single-day trip, making it a practical option if you're looking to cover ground efficiently without an overnight stay.
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
85.3 miles from Norfolk, NE
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 38m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South 13th Street | 43.4 mi | 47m |
| Highway 103 | 22.4 mi | 26m |
| 33rd Avenue | 16.4 mi | 19m |
| 280th Road | 16.1 mi | 19m |
| 31 Road | 12.2 mi | 14m |
| O Road | 11.1 mi | 12m |
| US Highway 77 | 9.6 mi | 11m |
| West Highway 4 | 8.6 mi | 11m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 12 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,037 veh/hr typical · worst 1,508
Quietest
2 AM
~127 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 86 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Norfolk, NE and Wymore, NE.
Start on South 7th Street
Enter roundabout onto West Pasewalk Avenue
Continue on West Pasewalk Avenue
Turn left onto US 81
Turn right onto 45th Avenue
Continue on Howard Boulevard
Turn right onto US 30; US 81
Turn left onto N-92
Continue on N-92
Turn right onto N-15
Continue on N-15
Continue on N-15
Turn straight onto N-15
Continue on N-15
Continue on N-15; I 80 Alt
Continue on N-15; I 80 Alt
Turn right onto US 6; N-15
Continue on US 6; N-15
Continue on US 6; N-15
Continue on US 6; N-15
Turn left onto L-76E
Continue on L-76E
Turn left onto N-33
Turn right onto N-103
Continue on N-103
Continue on N-103
At end of road, turn left onto N-4
Turn left onto US 136; N-4
Turn right onto South Sumner Street
Continue on Southwest 32nd Road
Turn left onto West Locust Road
Turn right onto US 77
Continue on US 77
Turn left onto West G Street
Arrive at destination
Given the 3 hour 27 minute duration, leaving Norfolk in the morning allows ample time to reach Wymore well before evening. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing. The fuel cost is estimated at $27, so ensure your tank is sufficiently full before departing, especially as you'll encounter 43.4 miles on South 13th Street where services might be spaced out. This is a one-day drive, so you can depart at your convenience and enjoy the flexibility of arriving in Wymore without the need for an overnight commitment.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 38 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 85.3 miles or 1h 38m 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 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wymore, NE than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Norfolk, NE so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 170.6 miles and 3h 27m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
85 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.
A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 85.3 miles from Norfolk, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 146.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Enter roundabout onto West Pasewalk Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Turn right onto 45th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto N-15 / O Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto N-103 / Highway 103
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto N-4 / West Highway 4
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$26.45 one way
$52.90 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $29.00 | $58.00 |
| premium | $4.93 | $33.10 | $66.20 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $37.61 | $75.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 59.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 51.2 | 0 | $17.91 | $8.19 |
| Efficient EV | 42.7 | 0 | $14.93 | $6.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 68.2 | 0 | $23.88 | $10.92 |
Gas CO2
60 kg
EV CO2
20 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Norfolk on Wednesday
Local time
2:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Wymore on Wednesday
Local time
2:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Partly Cloudy
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
About 31% of this route is on highways, meaning you'll spend a good amount of time on surface roads. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 43.4 miles on South 13th Street. You'll transition from highway driving to more rural cruising as you head south. Be prepared for a mix of faster-paced segments and slower travel through towns and rural landscapes.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Norfolk, NE to Wymore, NE is easy. At 3h 27m with 31% 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 44.1 miles (45th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 75.9 miles (N-15 / O Road): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
413 ft
Total Descent
702 ft
Highest Point
1,684 ft
~24.4 mi in
Elevation Range
448 ft
Founded 1866
Norfolk is a city in Eastern Nebraska with a population of 24,500 in 2019.
Top landmarks
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 27m. Total distance: 170.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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