Origin
Grand Island, NE
Morning in Grand Island on Monday
Local time
9:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grand Island, NE to Ord, NE
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
64.1 mi
103 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grand Island, NE
Ahmet Arıkaya
Trip Overview
The drive from Grand Island, NE to Ord, NE covers 64.1 miles and takes about 1h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 11, North Highway 281, Highway 92 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 34.7 miles on Highway 11. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.74 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
32 miles from Grand Island, NE
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 40m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 18m highway drive covering 64.1 miles, with most of the trip on Highway 11 and North Highway 281. The longest continuous stretch is about 34.7 miles on Highway 11.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 11 is the longest continuous segment at about 34.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 11 and North Highway 281. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near North Sycamore Street.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Grand Island, NE to Ord, NE is easy. At 1h 18m with 92% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (North Sycamore Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (East Capital Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (North Broadwell Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Sycamore Street
Turn left onto North Sycamore Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.7 mi into trip
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~3m in
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East Capital Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto East Capital Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
2 mi into trip
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~4m in
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North Broadwell Avenue
Turn right onto North Broadwell Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
28.2 mi into trip
|
~35m in
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N-11 / Highway 11
Turn right onto N-11 / Highway 11
Navigation decision point
4
64.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 11 | 34.7 mi | 40m |
| North Highway 281 | 18.7 mi | 20m |
| Highway 92 | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| North Sycamore Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| 2nd Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| North Broadwell Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| 1st Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South 14th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Highway 11
— 34.7 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Island, NE and Ord, NE.
1
Start on West 3rd Street
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
West 3rd Street
2
Turn left onto North Sycamore Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Sycamore Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto East Capital Avenue
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
East Capital Avenue
4
Turn right onto North Broadwell Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Broadwell Avenue
5
Continue on US 281
19 mi
·
20 min
·
North Highway 281
6
Continue on US 281; N-92
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
2nd Street
7
Turn left onto N-92
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Highway 92
8
Turn right onto N-11
23 mi
·
26 min
·
Highway 11
9
Continue on N-11
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Street
10
Continue on N-11
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Highway 11
11
Continue on N-11
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
South 14th Street
12
Turn right
191 ft
·
13 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 32 miles from Grand Island, NE, or about 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 64.1 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32 miles or 40m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ord, NE than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Grand Island, NE so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Grand Island, NE
This is one driving day of about 64.1 miles and 1h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Grand Island, NE.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Highway 11 for about 34.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32 mi from Grand Island, NE · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 64.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32 miles from Grand Island, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ord, NE
The final approach into Ord, NE usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Ord, NE.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.74 one way
$19.47 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $10.73 | $21.47 |
| premium | $4.80 | $12.10 | $24.20 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $14.24 | $28.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.73 | $3.08 |
| Efficient EV | 16 | 0 | $5.61 | $2.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.97 | $4.10 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Ord, NE
Morning in Ord on Monday
Local time
9:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
41°F
Aurora, NE
32 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
34 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 18m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Grand Island, NE to Ord, NE covers 64.1 miles and takes about 1h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 11, North Highway 281, Highway 92. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32 miles from Grand Island, NE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.74 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Grand Island, NE to Ord, NE is easy. At 1h 18m with 92% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (North Sycamore Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (East Capital Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (North Broadwell Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Grand Island, NE to Ord, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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