Origin
Ord, NE
Afternoon in Ord on Thursday
Local time
12:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ord, NE to Papillion, NE
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 38m
Distance
176.2 mi
284 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 26m
★
6 AM
3h 39m
8 AM
4h 4m
10 AM
3h 48m
12 PM
3h 45m
3 PM
3h 49m
5 PM
4h 3m
8 PM
3h 31m
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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Papillion, NE
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ord, NE to Papillion, NE covers 176.2 miles and takes about 3h 38m 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 $27.55 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
88.1 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 38m. Total distance: 176.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Ord, NE to Papillion, NE covers 176.2 miles and takes about 3h 38m, 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 38m drive. You will face about 9 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 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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N-70 / North 14th Street
Turn left onto N-70 / North 14th Street
Navigation decision point
4
35.9 mi into trip
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~43m in
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N-92 / Highway 92
Turn left onto N-92 / Highway 92
Navigation decision point
4
41.3 mi into trip
|
~49m in
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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 Papillion, 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
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
South 84th Street
Use the right lane.
24
Continue on N-85
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
North Washington Street
25
Turn left onto East Lincoln Street
197 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Lincoln Street
26
Arrive at destination
East Lincoln Street
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 88.1 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 39 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 88.1 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 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Papillion, 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.
+
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 Ord, NE
This is one driving day of about 176.2 miles and 3h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 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 88.1 mi from Ord, NE · 1h 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
88 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 88.1 miles from Ord, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Papillion, NE
The final approach into Papillion, 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 Papillion, 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
$27.55 one way
$55.09 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
62 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $30.25 | $60.49 |
| premium | $4.89 | $33.91 | $67.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $38.90 | $77.81 |
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: 61.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 52.9 | 0 | $18.50 | $8.46 |
| Efficient EV | 44.1 | 0 | $15.42 | $7.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 70.5 | 0 | $24.67 | $11.28 |
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (66% 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
Papillion, NE
Afternoon in Papillion on Thursday
Local time
12:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
79°F
Gresham, NE
88 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
27 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 38m 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 Papillion, NE covers 176.2 miles and takes about 3h 38m 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 88.1 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 $27.55 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 38m drive. You will face about 9 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 Papillion, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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