Origin
Ord, NE
Late night in Ord on Saturday
Local time
1:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ord, NE to Arcadia, NE
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
20.8 mi
33 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ord, NE
Thirdman
Arcadia, NE
Felix Schickel
Trip Overview
The drive from Ord, NE to Arcadia, NE covers 20.8 miles and takes about 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 70, L Street, Bridge Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.3 miles on Highway 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.25 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 20.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 25m highway drive covering 20.8 miles, with most of the trip on Highway 70 and L Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 19.3 miles on Highway 70.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 19.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 70 and L Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near N-70 / North 14th Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Ord, NE to Arcadia, NE is easy. At 25m with 93% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (N-70 / North 14th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (N-11; N-70 / L Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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N-70 / North 14th Street
Turn left onto N-70 / North 14th Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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N-11; N-70 / L Street
Turn right onto N-11; N-70 / L Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 70 | 19.3 mi | 22m |
| L Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Bridge Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North 14th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Highway 70
— 19.3 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ord, NE and Arcadia, NE.
1
Start on this road
191 ft
·
19 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto N-70
157 ft
·
5 sec
·
North 14th Street
3
Turn right onto N-11; N-70
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
L Street
4
Continue on N-70
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Highway 70
5
Continue on N-70
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Highway 70
6
Continue on N-70
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Bridge Street
7
Arrive at destination
N-70
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.25 one way
$6.50 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.57 | $7.14 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.00 | $8.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.59 | $9.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Arcadia, NE
Late night in Arcadia on Saturday
Local time
1:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
25m 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 Ord, NE to Arcadia, NE covers 20.8 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 70, L Street, Bridge Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.4 miles from Ord, NE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.25 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 Ord, NE to Arcadia, NE is easy. At 25m with 93% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (N-70 / North 14th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (N-11; N-70 / L Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Ord, NE to Arcadia, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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