Drive or Fly: La Vista, NE to Ord, NE?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for OMA–GRI. At 174 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

3h 36m

Distance

174.7 mi

Total Cost

$74

CO2

71 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$39

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 56m

18m in the air

Air Distance

153 mi

Total Cost

$126

CO2

39 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

La Vista, NE → OMA 16m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 18m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

GRI → Ord, NE 82m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $126) $126

Airports

La Vista, NE OMA — Eppley Airfield 11 mi, ~16m drive

Ord, NE GRI — Central Nebraska Regional Airport 54 mi, ~82m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between OMA and GRI. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

5h 22m

3h 20m on road

Total Cost

$14

CO2

7 kg

Route

Greyhound US0123S

Door-to-Door Timeline

La Vista, NE → Omaha, NE (OMD6) 10m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 200m

Arrival 10m

Grand Island Bus Station (GRI6) → Ord, NE 87m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $14) $14

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From OMD6 — Omaha, NE 7 mi, ~10m drive

To GRI6 — Grand Island Bus Station 58 mi, ~87m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 7 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Bus
Door-to-door time	3h 36m	3h 56m	5h 22m
Total cost (1 person)	$74	$126	$14
Carbon footprint	71 kg CO₂	39 kg CO₂	7 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 21, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

174.7 mi 3h 36m

via N-92, N-11, US 81; N-92

Alternative (+10 min)

183.1 mi 3h 46m

via N-22, US 275, US 30

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from La Vista, NE to Ord, NE with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.