Origin
Ord, NE
Late night in Ord on Wednesday
Local time
5:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Ord, NE to Omaha, NE
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 41m
Distance
179.5 mi
289 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 29m
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6 AM
3h 41m
8 AM
4h 6m
10 AM
3h 50m
12 PM
3h 47m
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.
Ord, NE
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Omaha, NE
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Trip Overview
This 179.5-mile drive from Ord to Omaha, Nebraska, will take approximately 3 hours and 41 minutes, making it a manageable one-day trip. You'll primarily travel on Highway 92 and Highway 11, with a portion on West Center Road. With a fuel cost estimated at $28, this journey through the Great Plains region is quite economical. Expect a mixed driving experience as you traverse the landscape. The single recommended stop suggests a straightforward journey with minimal planned interruptions, perfect for those who prefer a direct route.
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
89.8 miles from Ord, NE
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 47m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The character of this drive is a blend, with 51% of the route utilizing highways, interspersed with other road types. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 38.2 miles on Highway 92, offering a good period of consistent travel. This mixed profile means you'll experience varying speeds and road conditions, moving from potentially faster highway segments to more local road characteristics as you progress towards Omaha. It's not a monotonous interstate grind, but rather a varied traverse through the Nebraska landscape.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 29 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 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 158.2 miles in near N-92 / West Center Road.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 179.5 miles you will encounter 14 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: at 158.2 miles (N-92 / West Center Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 169.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 170.7 miles (I 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
158.2 mi into trip
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~3h 8m in
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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
169.6 mi into trip
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~3h 27m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 80 East: Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 80 East: Downtown
5
170.7 mi into trip
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~3h 29m in
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I 80
Merge onto I 80
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
176.7 mi into trip
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~3h 36m in
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Gerald R Ford Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto Gerald R Ford Expressway toward I 480 North, US 75 North: Eppley Airfield, Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 480 North, US 75 North: Eppley Airfiel...
8
178.7 mi into trip
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~3h 38m in
Take the exit toward Harney Street, Dodge Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 2A
Toward Harney Street, Dodge Street
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 92 | 38.2 mi | 44m |
| Highway 11 | 34.7 mi | 40m |
| West Center Road | 14.4 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 Ord, NE and Omaha, NE.
1
Start on this road
191 ft
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19 sec
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this road
2
Turn left onto N-70
0.4 mi
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46 sec
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North 14th Street
3
Continue on N-11
12 mi
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13 min
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Highway 11
4
Continue on N-11
0.7 mi
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1 min
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1st Street
5
Continue on N-11
23 mi
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26 min
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Highway 11
6
Turn left onto N-92
5.5 mi
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6 min
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Highway 92
7
Turn right onto US 281; N-92
2.4 mi
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3 min
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2nd Street
8
Turn left onto N-92
33 mi
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37 min
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Highway 92
9
Continue on N-92
13 mi
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16 min
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County Road 130
10
Continue on US 81; N-92
6.8 mi
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7 min
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Highway 81 & 92
11
Continue on US 81; N-92
0.8 mi
·
51 sec
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West Park Street
12
Continue on US 81; N-92
2.8 mi
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3 min
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County Road 131
13
Continue on N-92
12 mi
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14 min
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31 Road
14
Continue on N-92
12 mi
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14 min
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32 Road
15
Continue on N-92
14 mi
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16 min
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County Road K
16
Turn left onto US 77; N-92
3.4 mi
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4 min
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Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway
Use the left lane.
17
Enter roundabout onto US 77; N-92
217 ft
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2 sec
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County Road M
18
Continue on US 77; N-92
12 mi
·
15 min
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County Road M
19
Continue on N-92
3.4 mi
·
4 min
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West Center Road
20
Keep slight right at fork onto N-92
7.6 mi
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11 min
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West Center Road
Use the straight lane.
21
Turn straight onto West Center Road
3.4 mi
·
6 min
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West Center Road
22
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward I-80
23
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 80 East: Downtown
24
Merge onto I 80
5.7 mi
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6 min
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I 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.3 mi
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37 sec
Toward I 480 North, US 75: Eppley Airfield, Downtown, Bellevue
26
Keep slight left at fork onto Gerald R Ford Expressway
2.0 mi
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2 min
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Gerald R Ford Expressway
Toward I 480 North, US 75 North: Eppley Airfield, Downtown
27
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 2A
Toward Harney Street, Dodge Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
28
Turn right onto Harney Street
0.7 mi
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2 min
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Harney Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
29
Arrive at destination
Harney Street
Trip Plan
Given the 3 hour and 41-minute duration, departing in the morning is ideal to allow for a relaxed pace and to reach Omaha with ample daylight. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $28, you have a lot of flexibility. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 38.2-mile stretch on Highway 92, as services might be less frequent in certain parts of this Great Plains drive. This route is well-suited for a single-day adventure, so focus on enjoying the journey without feeling rushed.
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 89.8 miles from Ord, NE, or about 1h 47m 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 80 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 89.8 miles or 1h 47m 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 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Omaha, 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 179.5 miles and 3h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 89.8 mi from Ord, NE · 1h 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 89.8 miles from Ord, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Omaha, NE
The final approach into Omaha, 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 Omaha, 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
$28.06 one way
$56.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
63 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $30.81 | $61.62 |
| premium | $4.89 | $34.54 | $69.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $39.63 | $79.26 |
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: 62.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 53.9 | 0 | $18.85 | $8.62 |
| Efficient EV | 44.9 | 0 | $15.71 | $7.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 71.8 | 0 | $25.13 | $11.49 |
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.
Destination
Omaha, NE
Late night in Omaha on Wednesday
Local time
5:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
44°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
32 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 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 Ord, NE to Omaha, NE covers 179.5 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 89.8 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 $28.06 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 179.5 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 158.2 miles (N-92 / West Center Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 169.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 170.7 miles (I 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Ord, NE to Omaha, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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