Origin
Norfolk, NE
Afternoon in Norfolk on Thursday
Local time
12:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Norfolk, NE to Alma, NE
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 2m
Distance
207.6 mi
334 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 50m
★
6 AM
4h 3m
8 AM
4h 29m
10 AM
4h 12m
12 PM
4h 9m
3 PM
4h 13m
5 PM
4h 28m
8 PM
3h 55m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Norfolk, NE to Alma, NE covers 207.6 miles and takes about 4h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Pasewalk Avenue, South 13th Street, Highway 22 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.46 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
103.8 miles from Norfolk, NE
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 1m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 2m. Total distance: 207.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 2m drive with frequent turns across 207.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Pasewalk Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
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 4h 2m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Norfolk, NE to Alma, NE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Pasewalk Avenue | — | — |
| South 13th Street | — | — |
| Highway 22 | — | — |
| Columbus Avenue | — | — |
| Gleason Street | — | — |
| 370th Avenue | — | — |
| Highway 30 | — | — |
| 16th Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Pasewalk Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norfolk, NE and Alma, NE.
1
Start on South 7th Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
South 7th Street
2
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Pasewalk Avenue
33 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Pasewalk Avenue
3
Exit the roundabout onto West Pasewalk Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Pasewalk Avenue
4
Turn left onto South 13th Street
39 mi
·
42 min
·
South 13th Street
5
Turn right onto State Highway 22
7.8 mi
·
9 min
·
State Highway 22
6
Continue on Columbus Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Columbus Avenue
7
Turn left onto Gleason Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Gleason Street
8
Continue on 370th Avenue
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
370th Avenue
9
Turn right onto Highway 30
26 mi
·
31 min
·
Highway 30
10
Continue on 16th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
16th Street
11
Continue on G Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
G Street
12
Continue on Highway 30
18 mi
·
21 min
·
Highway 30
13
Turn left onto North Gunbarrel Road
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
North Gunbarrel Road
14
Continue on Husker Highway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Husker Highway
15
Turn right onto Highway 34
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 34
16
Turn left onto South Locust Street
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
South Locust Street
17
Take the ramp slight right
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
18
Merge slight left
41 mi
·
40 min
19
Take the exit slight right toward NE 44: Kearney, Archway Monument
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
NE 44: Kearney, Archway Monument
20
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue
13 mi
·
15 min
·
2nd Avenue
21
Turn right onto Highway 6
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Highway 6
22
Continue on US Highway 6 & 34
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
US Highway 6 & 34
23
Continue on 4th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
4th Avenue
24
Turn left onto Arthur Street
318 ft
·
14 sec
·
Arthur Street
25
Continue on Railroad Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Railroad Street
26
Turn left onto East Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Avenue
27
At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 281
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Highway 281
28
Continue on South East Avenue
0.8 mi
·
54 sec
·
South East Avenue
29
Continue on US Highway 183
21 mi
·
24 min
·
US Highway 183
30
Turn left onto West 7th Street
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
West 7th Street
31
Turn right onto John Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
John Street
32
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 103.8 miles from Norfolk, NE, or about 2h 1m into the drive.
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 46 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 103.8 miles or 2h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alma, NE than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
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 207.6 miles and 4h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 103.8 mi from Norfolk, NE · 2h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
104 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 46 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 103.8 miles from Norfolk, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Alma, NE
The final approach into Alma, NE usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Alma, NE.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.46 one way
$64.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
73 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $35.64 | $71.27 |
| premium | $4.89 | $39.95 | $79.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $45.84 | $91.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 62.3 | 0 | $21.80 | $9.96 |
| Efficient EV | 51.9 | 0 | $18.17 | $8.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 83 | 1 | $29.06 | $13.29 |
Gas CO2
73 kg
EV CO2
24 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.
Destination
Alma, NE
Afternoon in Alma on Thursday
Local time
12:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
80°F
Central City, NE
104 mi in
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
5 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
4h 2m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Norfolk, NE to Alma, NE covers 207.6 miles and takes about 4h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Pasewalk Avenue, South 13th Street, Highway 22. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 103.8 miles from Norfolk, NE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.46 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 2m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Norfolk, NE to Alma, NE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Norfolk, NE to Alma, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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