Burlington, Iowa to Norfolk, Nebraska: Road Trip Guide & Distance

337.3 miles 542.8 km · straight line
404.8 miles estimated 651.4 km · driving distance
8h 9min estimated drive time
$39 - $48 estimated fuel cost
~1h 11min flight time
287° WNW bearing direction

How far is Burlington, Iowa from Norfolk, Nebraska?

The distance from Burlington, Iowa to Norfolk, Nebraska is 337.3 miles (542.8 km) as the crow flies. Norfolk, Nebraska is located WNW of Burlington, Iowa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 404.8 miles, taking about 8h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States — Burlington, Iowa in Iowa 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 Burlington, Iowa 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 Burlington, Iowa to Norfolk, Nebraska

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 9min $39 - $48 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 47min $32–$61* Budget
Train ~7h 45min $49–$142* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Burlington, Iowa & Norfolk, Nebraska

Quick Facts

Burlington, Iowa
40.81°N, 91.11°W
America/Chicago
185m 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 112 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 73.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients