Bloomington, Illinois to Norfolk, Nebraska: Road Trip Guide & Distance

450.1 miles 724.4 km · straight line
540.2 miles estimated 869.3 km · driving distance
10h 52min estimated drive time
$52 - $64 estimated fuel cost
~1h 24min flight time
286° WNW bearing direction

How far is Bloomington, Illinois from Norfolk, Nebraska?

The distance from Bloomington, Illinois to Norfolk, Nebraska is 450.1 miles (724.4 km) as the crow flies. Norfolk, Nebraska is located WNW of Bloomington, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 540.2 miles, taking about 10h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 24min. Both are located in United States — Bloomington, Illinois in Illinois and Norfolk, Nebraska in Nebraska.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bloomington, Illinois and Norfolk, Nebraska. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Bloomington, Illinois to Norfolk, Nebraska

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 52min $52 - $64 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 2min $43–$81* Budget
Train ~10h 19min $65–$189* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bloomington, Illinois & Norfolk, Nebraska

Quick Facts

Bloomington, Illinois
40.48°N, 88.99°W
America/Chicago
243m elevation
Norfolk, Nebraska
42.03°N, 97.42°W
America/Chicago
464m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 150 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 55.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients