Norfolk, Nebraska to Owensboro: Road Trip Guide & Distance

619.6 miles 997.2 km · straight line
743.5 miles estimated 1196.6 km · driving distance
14h 57min estimated drive time
$72 - $88 estimated fuel cost
~1h 45min flight time
115° ESE bearing direction

How far is Norfolk, Nebraska from Owensboro?

The distance from Norfolk, Nebraska to Owensboro is 619.6 miles (997.2 km) as the crow flies. Owensboro is located ESE of Norfolk, Nebraska. By car, the driving distance is approximately 743.5 miles, taking about 14h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 45min. Both are located in United States — Norfolk, Nebraska in Nebraska and Owensboro in Kentucky.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Norfolk, Nebraska and Owensboro. 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 Norfolk, Nebraska to Owensboro

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 57min $72 - $88 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 56min $59–$112* Budget
Train ~19h 26min $89–$260* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Norfolk, Nebraska & Owensboro

Quick Facts

Norfolk, Nebraska
42.03°N, 97.42°W
America/Chicago
464m elevation
Owensboro
37.77°N, 87.11°W
America/Chicago
120m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 207 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients