Origin
Stanton, NE
Evening in Stanton on Sunday
Local time
7:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stanton, NE to Norfolk, NE
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
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
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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
Francesco Ungaro
Trip Overview
The drive from Stanton, NE to Norfolk, NE covers 12.9 miles and takes about 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 24, East Omaha Avenue, Railroad Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.9 miles on Highway 24. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.96 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
6.5 miles from Stanton, NE
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 8m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 17m highway drive covering 12.9 miles, with most of the trip on Highway 24 and East Omaha Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 8.9 miles on Highway 24.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 24 is the longest continuous segment at about 8.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 24 and East Omaha Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near N-24 / 10th Street.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (N-24 / 10th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (N-24 / Railroad Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 12.2 miles (South 7th Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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N-24 / 10th Street
Turn right onto N-24 / 10th Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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N-24 / Railroad Avenue
Turn right onto N-24 / Railroad Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
12.2 mi into trip
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~16m in
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South 7th Street
Turn right onto South 7th Street
Navigation decision point
4
12.8 mi into trip
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~17m in
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South 7th Street
Enter roundabout onto South 7th Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 24 | 8.9 mi | 11m |
| East 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 Stanton, NE and Norfolk, NE.
1
Start on Ivy Street
56 ft
·
4 sec
·
Ivy Street
2
Turn right onto N-24
501 ft
·
10 sec
·
10th Street
3
Turn right onto N-24
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Railroad Avenue
4
Continue on N-24
8.9 mi
·
11 min
·
Highway 24
5
Continue on N-24
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Channel Road
6
Turn left onto US 275
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
East Omaha Avenue
7
Turn right onto South 7th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South 7th Street
8
Enter roundabout onto South 7th Street
81 ft
·
2 sec
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South 7th Street
9
Continue on South 7th Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
South 7th Street
10
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 6.5 miles from Stanton, NE, or about 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 8.9 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 12.9 miles or 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 6.5 miles or 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Norfolk, NE than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Stanton, 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 Stanton, NE
This is one driving day of about 12.9 miles and 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Stanton, NE.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Highway 24 for about 8.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 6.5 mi from Stanton, NE · 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
6 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 12.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 6.5 miles from Stanton, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Norfolk, NE
The final approach into Norfolk, 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 Norfolk, 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
$1.96 one way
$3.92 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $2.16 | $4.32 |
| premium | $4.80 | $2.44 | $4.87 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $2.87 | $5.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
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
Norfolk, NE
Evening in Norfolk on Sunday
Local time
7:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
46°F
Columbus, NE
6 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
35 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
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Stanton, NE to Norfolk, NE covers 12.9 miles and takes about 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 24, East Omaha Avenue, Railroad Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.5 miles from Stanton, NE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.96 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (N-24 / 10th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (N-24 / Railroad Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 12.2 miles (South 7th Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Stanton, NE to Norfolk, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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