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Trip from Ord, NE to La Vista, NE

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 36m

Distance

174.6 mi

281 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 24m ★
6 AM
3h 36m
8 AM
4h 1m
10 AM
3h 45m
12 PM
3h 42m
3 PM
3h 46m
5 PM
4h 0m
8 PM
3h 29m

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

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Downtown Ord, NE, NE

Ord, NE

Thirdman

city ​​in Sarpy County, Nebraska, United States

La Vista, NE

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Trip Overview

The drive from Ord, NE to La Vista, NE covers 174.6 miles and takes about 3h 36m 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, County Road K 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 $27.30 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

87.3 miles from Ord, NE

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 44m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 36m. Total distance: 174.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (48%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

The drive from Ord, NE to La Vista, NE covers 174.6 miles and takes about 3h 36m, 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 26 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near N-70 / North 14th Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 36m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (N-70 / North 14th Street): Navigation decision point; at 35.9 miles (N-92 / Highway 92): Navigation decision point; at 41.3 miles (US 281; N-92 / 2nd Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

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

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | N-70 / North 14th Street

Turn left onto N-70 / North 14th Street

Navigation decision point

4
35.9 mi into trip | ~43m in | N-92 / Highway 92

Turn left onto N-92 / Highway 92

Navigation decision point

4
41.3 mi into trip | ~49m in | US 281; N-92 / 2nd Street

Turn right onto US 281; N-92 / 2nd Street

Navigation decision point

6
158.2 mi into trip | ~3h 8m in | N-92 / West Center Road

Keep slight right at fork onto N-92 / West Center Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
172.2 mi into trip | ~3h 30m in | N-85 / South 84th Street

Turn right onto N-85 / South 84th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Highway 92 38.2 mi 44m
Highway 11 34.7 mi 40m
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
West Center Road 11 mi 16m
Longest stretch: Highway 92 — 38.2 mi, about 44m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

191 ft · 19 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto N-70

0.4 mi · 46 sec · North 14th Street
3

Continue on N-11

12 mi · 13 min · Highway 11
4

Continue on N-11

0.7 mi · 1 min · 1st Street
5

Continue on N-11

23 mi · 26 min · Highway 11
6

Turn left onto N-92

5.5 mi · 6 min · Highway 92
7

Turn right onto US 281; N-92

2.4 mi · 3 min · 2nd Street
8

Turn left onto N-92

33 mi · 37 min · Highway 92
9

Continue on N-92

13 mi · 16 min · County Road 130
10

Continue on US 81; N-92

6.8 mi · 7 min · Highway 81 & 92
11

Continue on US 81; N-92

0.8 mi · 51 sec · West Park Street
12

Continue on US 81; N-92

2.8 mi · 3 min · County Road 131
13

Continue on N-92

12 mi · 14 min · 31 Road
14

Continue on N-92

12 mi · 14 min · 32 Road
15

Continue on N-92

14 mi · 16 min · County Road K
16

Turn left onto US 77; N-92

3.4 mi · 4 min · Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway
Use the left lane.
17

Enter roundabout onto US 77; N-92

217 ft · 2 sec · County Road M
18

Continue on US 77; N-92

12 mi · 15 min · County Road M
19

Continue on N-92

3.4 mi · 4 min · West Center Road
20

Keep slight right at fork onto N-92

7.6 mi · 11 min · West Center Road
Use the straight lane.
21

Continue on US 275; N-92

2.4 mi · 4 min · Industrial Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
22

Continue on US 275; N-92

4.0 mi · 6 min · L Street
Use the straight lane.
23

Turn right onto N-85

1.7 mi · 2 min · South 84th Street
Use the right lane.
24

Turn left onto Park View Boulevard

0.6 mi · 1 min · Park View Boulevard
25

Turn left onto Lillian Avenue

0.2 mi · 53 sec · Lillian Avenue
26

Arrive at destination

Lillian Avenue

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 87.3 miles from Ord, NE, or about 1h 44m 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 38 miles or 45m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 87.3 miles or 1h 44m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 49m

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

Before You Leave

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

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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 Ord, NE

This is one driving day of about 174.6 miles and 3h 36m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Ord, 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 87.3 mi from Ord, NE · 1h 44m into the drive

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Columbus, NE

87 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

Saint Paul, NE

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Gresham, NE

Meal break

The midpoint is around 87.3 miles from Ord, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in La Vista, NE

The final approach into La Vista, 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 La Vista, 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

Vietnamese restaurant lavista

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

La Vista, Nebraska

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 174.6

Hours: Closed

+14029918998

Visit website

Lina's Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

La Vista, Nebraska

0.7 mi

Thai Orchids Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

La Vista, Nebraska

0.9 mi

Vietnamese restaurant lavista

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 174.6

La Vista, Nebraska

Hours: Closed

+14029918998

Visit website

Lina's Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 174.6

La Vista, Nebraska

Hours: Open 24 hours

+14025921332

Visit website

Thai Orchids Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 174.6

La Vista, Nebraska

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+14025926877

Visit website

Maria's Mexican Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 174.6

Ralston, Nebraska

Hours: 4:30–9 pm

+14025923623

Visit website

Korea Garden Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 174.6

Ralston, Nebraska

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14025054089

Visit website

La Mesa Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 174.6

Papillion, Nebraska

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14025930983

Visit website

Wukong Asian Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 162.2

Omaha, Nebraska

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14027789888

Visit website

Runza Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 174.6

Papillion, Nebraska

Hours: 10:30 am–10 pm

+14025969805

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 162.2

Elkhorn, Nebraska

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 162.2

Omaha, Nebraska

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 162.2

Elkhorn, Nebraska

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 137.2

Wahoo, Nebraska

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 162.2

Omaha, Nebraska

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 174.6

Omaha, Nebraska

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 174.6

Papillion, NE

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 162.2

Elkhorn, Nebraska

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$27.30 one way

$54.59 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 61 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $29.97 $59.94
premium $4.89 $33.60 $67.20
diesel $5.61 $38.55 $77.10

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$27

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 61.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 52.4 0 $18.33 $8.38
Efficient EV 43.7 0 $15.28 $6.98
EV Truck/SUV 69.8 0 $24.44 $11.17

Gas CO2

61 kg

EV CO2

20 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 16, 2026

Origin

Ord, NE

Evening in Ord on Friday

Local time

6:00 PM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

La Vista, NE

Evening in La Vista on Friday

Local time

6:00 PM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

78°F

Columbus, NE

87 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

4 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 36m 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 La Vista, NE covers 174.6 miles and takes about 3h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

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

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 87.3 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 $27.30 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.

This is a straightforward 3h 36m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (N-70 / North 14th Street): Navigation decision point; at 35.9 miles (N-92 / Highway 92): Navigation decision point; at 41.3 miles (US 281; N-92 / 2nd Street): Navigation decision point.

The route from Ord, NE to La Vista, 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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