Mesa to Norfolk, Nebraska: Road Trip Guide & Distance

985 miles 1585.2 km · straight line
1266.6 miles actual route 2038.4 km · driving distance
23h 41min estimated drive time
$122 - $150 estimated fuel cost
~2h 29min flight time
49° NE bearing direction

How far is Mesa from Norfolk, Nebraska?

The distance from Mesa to Norfolk, Nebraska is 985 miles (1585.2 km) as the crow flies. Norfolk, Nebraska is located NE of Mesa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1266.6 miles, taking about 23h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 29min. Both are located in United States — Mesa in Arizona 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 Mesa 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 Mesa to Norfolk, Nebraska

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 41min $122 - $150 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 25min $101–$190* Budget
Train ~30h 47min $152–$443* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mesa & Norfolk, Nebraska

Quick Facts

Mesa
33.42°N, 111.83°W
America/Phoenix
378m 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 328 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 82 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM