Fresno, California to Norfolk, Nebraska: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1245.2 miles 2003.9 km · straight line
1648.3 miles actual route 2652.7 km · driving distance
28h 53min estimated drive time
$159 - $195 estimated fuel cost
~3h 0min flight time
66° ENE bearing direction

How far is Fresno, California from Norfolk, Nebraska?

The distance from Fresno, California to Norfolk, Nebraska is 1245.2 miles (2003.9 km) as the crow flies. Norfolk, Nebraska is located ENE of Fresno, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1648.3 miles, taking about 28h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 0min. Both are located in United States — Fresno, California in California and Norfolk, Nebraska in Nebraska.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Fresno, California and Norfolk, Nebraska. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Fresno, California to Norfolk, Nebraska

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 28h 53min $159 - $195 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~34h 40min $132–$247* Budget
Train ~37h 33min $198–$577* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fresno, California & Norfolk, Nebraska

Quick Facts

Fresno, California
36.74°N, 119.79°W
America/Los_Angeles
94m 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 415 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 104 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM