Trip from Omaha, NE to Ord, NE

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

3h 41m

Distance

179.8 mi

289 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

15 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

3h 29m ★

6 AM

3h 41m

8 AM

4h 7m

10 AM

3h 50m

12 PM

3h 48m

3 PM

3h 51m

5 PM

4h 5m

8 PM

3h 34m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Omaha, NE to Ord, NE covers 179.8 miles and takes about 3h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Highway 92, Highway 11, West Center Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 38.2 miles on Highway 92. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.11 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

89.9 miles from Omaha, NE

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 54m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 41m. Total distance: 179.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Omaha, NE to Ord, NE covers 179.8 miles and takes about 3h 41m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Highway 92 is the longest continuous segment at about 38.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South 18th Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 179.8 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (South 18th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.2 miles (I 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | South 18th Street

Turn right onto South 18th Street

Navigation decision point

1 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the ramp toward I 480 South, US 75 South

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 480 South, US 75 South

3.2 mi into trip | ~5m in | I 80

Merge onto I 80

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

8.9 mi into trip | ~12m in

Take the exit toward US 275, NE 92: I - L - Q Streets, West Center Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 445 Toward US 275, NE 92: I - L - Q Streets, West C...

9.3 mi into trip | ~13m in

Keep slight right at fork toward West Center Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward West Center Road

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Highway 92	38.2 mi	44m
Highway 11	34.7 mi	40m
West Center Road	14.6 mi	22m
County Road K	14.2 mi	16m
County Road 130	13.4 mi	16m
County Road M	12.4 mi	15m
32 Road	12.3 mi	14m
31 Road	12.2 mi	14m

Longest stretch: Highway 92 — 38.2 mi, about 44m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Omaha, NE and Ord, NE.

Start on Harney Street

176 ft · 10 sec · Harney Street

Turn right onto South 18th Street

0.1 mi · 29 sec · South 18th Street

Turn right onto Saint Mary's Avenue

0.8 mi · 2 min · Saint Mary's Avenue

Turn left onto South 29th Street

450 ft · 10 sec · South 29th Street

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 20 sec

Toward I 480 South, US 75 South

Merge onto I 480; US 75

1.2 mi · 1 min · Gerald R Ford Expressway

Take the exit onto I 480

0.8 mi · 55 sec · Gerald R Ford Expressway

Merge onto I 80

5.7 mi · 6 min · I 80

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 54 sec

Exit 445 Toward US 275, NE 92: I - L - Q Streets, West Center Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 56 sec

Toward West Center Road

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 55 sec

Toward I 680 north: West Center Road west

Turn straight onto West Center Road

15 mi · 22 min · West Center Road

Use the left lane.

Continue on N-92

12 mi · 15 min · County Road M

Enter roundabout onto US 77; N-92

154 ft · 1 sec · Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway

Continue on US 77; N-92

3.4 mi · 4 min · Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto N-92

14 mi · 16 min · County Road K

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on N-92

12 mi · 14 min · 32 Road

Turn straight onto N-92

12 mi · 14 min · 31 Road

Continue on N-92

2.8 mi · 3 min · County Road 131

Continue on US 81; N-92

0.8 mi · 51 sec · East Park Street

Continue on US 81; N-92

6.8 mi · 7 min · County Road 131

Continue on US 81; N-92

13 mi · 16 min · County Road 130

Turn straight onto N-92

33 mi · 37 min · Highway 92

Turn right onto US 281; N-92

1.3 mi · 1 min · Highway 281

Continue on US 281; N-92

1.1 mi · 1 min · 2nd Street

Turn left onto N-92

5.5 mi · 7 min · Highway 92

Turn right onto N-11

23 mi · 26 min · Highway 11

Continue on N-11

0.7 mi · 1 min · 1st Street

Continue on N-11

12 mi · 13 min · Highway 11

Continue on N-11

0.4 mi · 48 sec · South 14th Street

Turn right

191 ft · 13 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 89.9 miles from Omaha, NE, or about 1h 54m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.2 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 40 miles or 56m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 89.9 miles or 1h 54m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 2m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ord, NE than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Omaha, NE so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Omaha, NE

This is one driving day of about 179.8 miles and 3h 41m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Omaha, NE.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Highway 92 for about 38.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 89.9 mi from Omaha, NE · 1h 54m into the drive

city in and county seat of Platte County, Nebraska, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Columbus, NE

90 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

Fremont, NE

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Columbus, NE

Meal break

The midpoint is around 89.9 miles from Omaha, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Monarch Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Omaha, Nebraska

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $50 to $10

Hours: 7–10 am

+14029910660

Visit website

Asli Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Omaha, Nebraska

0.4 mi

Chip's Restaurant & Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Wahoo, Nebraska

1.1 mi

Monarch Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $50 to $10

Omaha, Nebraska

Hours: 7–10 am

+14029910660

Visit website

Asli Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Omaha, Nebraska

Hours: 8:30 am–8 pm

+14025102273

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Chip's Restaurant & Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 38.5

Wahoo, Nebraska

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14024431164

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Tixteco Mexican Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately

Omaha, Nebraska

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+14023159766

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Mercy Thai Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately

Council Bluffs, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+17128284200

Visit website

Taste of Thailand

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 12.8

Omaha, Nebraska

Hours: 11 am–1 pm

+14026919991

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Saigon Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 12.8

Omaha, Nebraska

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+14026977000

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Yutan Kitchen | Chinese Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 25.7

Yutan, Nebraska

Hours: 5–8 pm

+14026252055

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ChargePoint Charging Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Omaha, Nebraska

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Omaha, NE

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 12.8

Omaha, Nebraska

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

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ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 38.5

Wahoo, Nebraska

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Omaha, Nebraska

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.3 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

Omaha, Nebraska

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour

Omaha, Nebraska

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour

Omaha, Nebraska

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

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The Old Market

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Omaha, Nebraska

Hours: 10 am–1:30 pm

+14023464445

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Heartland of America Park at The RiverFront

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Omaha, Nebraska

Hours: 5 am–11 pm

+14025996565

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Lewis & Clark Landing at The RiverFront

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Omaha, Nebraska

Hours: 5 am–11 pm

+14025996565

Visit website

Museum Of Shadows

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Omaha, Nebraska

Hours: 2–10 pm

+14028857557

Visit website

Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Headquarters and Visitor Center

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Omaha, Nebraska

Hours: 8:30 am–4:30 pm

+14026611804

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$28.11 one way

$56.22 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 63 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$30.86	$61.73
premium	$4.89	$34.60	$69.20
diesel	$5.61	$39.70	$79.40

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 62.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

15 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Hy-Vee - Tesla Supercharger

Omaha, NE

Tesla

12 DCFC

Westwood Plaza

Omaha, NE

eVgo Network

6 DCFC

Target T1777 (Omaha, NE)

Omaha, NE

Electrify America

6 DCFC

Pilot Travel Center 329

Council Bluffs, IA

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

Baxter Ford West Dodge

Elk Horn, NE

Blink Network

4 DCFC

Woodhouse Ford of North Omaha

Omaha, NE

SYNERGEV

3 DCFC

OMAHA OMAHA ILOT 3-1

Omaha, NE

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

BEARDMORE HYUND LEVEL 3 SOUTH

Bellevue, NE

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 9 eVgo Network: 2 SYNERGEV: 1 Tesla: 1 Electrify America: 1 Blink Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	53.9	$18.88	$8.63
Efficient EV	45	$15.73	$7.19
EV Truck/SUV	71.9	$25.17	$11.51

Gas CO2

63 kg

EV CO2

21 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Omaha, NE

Late night in Omaha on Friday

Local time

12:17 AM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Ord, NE

Late night in Ord on Friday

Local time

12:17 AM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

78°F

Columbus, NE

90 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

26 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

3h 41m 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 Omaha, NE to Ord, NE covers 179.8 miles and takes about 3h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Highway 92, Highway 11, West Center Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 89.9 miles from Omaha, NE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.11 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.