Madison, Wisconsin to Norfolk, Nebraska: Road Trip Guide & Distance

414.1 miles 666.5 km · straight line
497 miles estimated 799.8 km · driving distance
10h 0min estimated drive time
$48 - $59 estimated fuel cost
~1h 20min flight time
263° W bearing direction

How far is Madison, Wisconsin from Norfolk, Nebraska?

The distance from Madison, Wisconsin to Norfolk, Nebraska is 414.1 miles (666.5 km) as the crow flies. Norfolk, Nebraska is located W of Madison, Wisconsin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 497 miles, taking about 10h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in United States — Madison, Wisconsin in Wisconsin 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 Madison, Wisconsin 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 Madison, Wisconsin to Norfolk, Nebraska

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 0min $48 - $59 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 0min $40–$75* Budget
Train ~9h 30min $60–$174* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Madison, Wisconsin & Norfolk, Nebraska

Quick Facts

Madison, Wisconsin
43.07°N, 89.40°W
America/Chicago
266m 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 138 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 60.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients