Norfolk, Nebraska to Pendleton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1090.7 miles 1755.3 km · straight line
1308.9 miles estimated 2106.4 km · driving distance
26h 20min estimated drive time
$126 - $155 estimated fuel cost
~2h 42min flight time
291° WNW bearing direction

How far is Norfolk, Nebraska from Pendleton?

The distance from Norfolk, Nebraska to Pendleton is 1090.7 miles (1755.3 km) as the crow flies. Pendleton is located WNW of Norfolk, Nebraska. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1308.9 miles, taking about 26h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 42min. Both are located in United States — Norfolk, Nebraska in Nebraska and Pendleton in Oregon.

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. 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. 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 Norfolk, Nebraska and Pendleton. 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 Pendleton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 26h 20min $126 - $155 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~31h 36min $105–$196* Budget
Train ~34h 14min $157–$458* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Norfolk, Nebraska & Pendleton

Quick Facts

Norfolk, Nebraska
42.03°N, 97.42°W
America/Chicago
464m elevation
Pendleton
45.67°N, 118.79°W
America/Los_Angeles
325m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 364 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 91 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients