Distance between Norfolk NE and Central City NE
The distance from Norfolk to Central City is 84 miles by road. Road takes approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes and goes through Madison, Oconee, Monroe, Silver Creek and Clarks.
Shortest distance by air | 70 mi ✈️ |
Car route length | 83.9 mi 🚗 |
Driving time | 1 h 45 min |
Fuel amount | 2.9 gal |
Fuel cost | 9.6 USD |

Point | Distance | Time | Fuel | |
Norfolk | 0 mi | 00 min | 0.0 gal | |
US 81 16 mi, 17 min
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Madison | 16 mi | 17 min | 0.5 gal | |
US 81 28 mi, 42 min
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Oconee | 43 mi | 59 min | 1.4 gal | |
NE 22 4 mi, 05 min
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Monroe | 48 mi | 1 h 04 min | 1.6 gal | |
NE 22 12 mi, 13 min
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Silver Creek | 60 mi | 1 h 17 min | 2.0 gal | |
US 30 12 mi, 14 min
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Clarks | 72 mi | 1 h 31 min | 2.1 gal | |
US 30 11 mi, 12 min
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Central City | 83 mi | 1 h 44 min | 2.8 gal | |
US 30 1 mi, 01 min
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41.11585, -98.00172 | 84 mi | 1 h 45 min | 2.9 gal |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to drive from Norfolk to Central City?
Fuel cost: 9.6 USD
This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 83.9 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.37 USD / gal)
You can adjust fuel consumption and fuel price here.
How long is a car ride from Norfolk to Central City?
Driving time: 1 h 45 min
This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.
- 66 mi with a maximum speed 56 mph = 1 h 10 min
- 9 mi with a maximum speed 55 mph = 9 min
- 4 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 4 min
- 1 mi with a maximum speed 31 mph = 1 min
- 4 mi with a maximum speed 12 mph = 18 min
The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.
How far is Norfolk to Central City by land?
The distance between Norfolk and Central City is 83.9 mi by road.
Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Norfolk and Central City respectively.
How far is Norfolk to Central City by plane?
The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Norfolk and Central City is 70.2 mi.
This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Norfolk and Central City respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.
How many hours is Norfolk from Central City by plane?
Boeing 737 airliner needs 8 min to cover the distance of 70 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.
Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 30 min to flight this distance at average speed of 136 mph.
This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.
How long is a helicopter ride from Norfolk to Central City?
Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 28 min to cover the distance of 70 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.
Popular "Robinson R44" needs 32 min to flight this distance at average speed of 130 mph.
This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.
What city is halfway between Norfolk and Central City?
The halfway point between Norfolk and Central City is Oconee. It is located about 2 mi from the exact midpoint by road.
The distance from Oconee to Norfolk is 43 mi and driving will take about 59 min. The road between Oconee and Central City has length 40 mi and will take approximately 46 min.
The other cities located close to halfway point:
Where is Norfolk in relation to Central City?
Norfolk is located 70 mi north-east of Central City.
Norfolk has geographic coordinates: latitude 42.02834, longitude -97.417.
Central City has geographic coordinates: latitude 41.11585, longitude -98.00172.
Which highway goes from Norfolk to Central City?
The route from Norfolk to Central City follows US 81, US 30.
Other minor sections pass along the road:
- NE 22: 8 mi