La Vista, NE to Ord, NE is 174.7 miles and takes about 3h 36m via Highway 92 and Highway 11, with a fuel budget near $27 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward path across Nebraska. You'll spend a good portion on highways before transitioning to county roads. Given the relatively short distance and duration, it's a manageable trip for a single day, allowing for flexibility in your departure time.
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 La Vista, NE
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 52m into the drive
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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 La Vista, NE and Ord, NE.
1
Start on Lillian Avenue
0.2 mi·55 sec·Lillian Avenue
2
At end of road, turn right onto Park View Boulevard
0.5 mi·1 min·Park View Boulevard
3
Turn right onto N-85
1.7 mi·2 min·South 84th Street
4
Turn left onto US 275; N-92
4.0 mi·7 min·L Street
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on US 275; N-92
2.4 mi·4 min·Industrial Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on US 275; N-92
11 mi·16 min·West Center Road
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on N-92
12 mi·15 min·County Road M
8
Enter roundabout onto US 77; N-92
154 ft·1 sec·Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway
9
Continue on US 77; N-92
3.4 mi·4 min·Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn right onto N-92
14 mi·16 min·County Road K
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on N-92
12 mi·14 min·32 Road
12
Turn straight onto N-92
12 mi·14 min·31 Road
13
Continue on N-92
2.8 mi·3 min·County Road 131
14
Continue on US 81; N-92
0.8 mi·51 sec·East Park Street
15
Continue on US 81; N-92
6.8 mi·7 min·County Road 131
16
Continue on US 81; N-92
13 mi·16 min·County Road 130
17
Turn straight onto N-92
33 mi·37 min·Highway 92
18
Turn right onto US 281; N-92
1.3 mi·1 min·Highway 281
19
Continue on US 281; N-92
1.1 mi·1 min·2nd Street
20
Turn left onto N-92
5.5 mi·7 min·Highway 92
21
Turn right onto N-11
23 mi·26 min·Highway 11
22
Continue on N-11
0.7 mi·1 min·1st Street
23
Continue on N-11
12 mi·13 min·Highway 11
24
Continue on N-11
0.4 mi·48 sec·South 14th Street
25
Turn right
191 ft·13 sec
26
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
With a driving time of under four hours, this trip is best suited for a single day. Consider leaving in the morning to give yourself ample daylight and the flexibility to stop if needed. The longest stretch without a major road change is 38.2 miles on Highway 92, so plan your refueling before you hit that section if you're starting with a low tank. While there's only one recommended stop, you'll want to ensure you have enough fuel for the final stretch on county roads, as services might be more spread out than on the main highways.
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 La Vista, NE, or about 1h 52m 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 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 87.3 miles or 1h 52m 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 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ord, NE than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving La Vista, 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 La Vista, NE
This is one driving day of about 174.7 miles and 3h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from La Vista, 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 35.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|Park View Boulevard
At end of road, turn right onto Park View Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
0.8 mi into trip|~2m in|N-85 / South 84th Street
Turn right onto N-85 / South 84th Street
Navigation decision point
4
2.5 mi into trip|~5m in|US 275; N-92 / L Street
Turn left onto US 275; N-92 / L Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
32.3 mi into trip|~47m in|US 77; N-92 / Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway
Enter roundabout onto US 77; N-92 / Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
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35.7 mi into trip|~52m in|N-92 / County Road K
Turn right onto N-92 / County Road K
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.31 one way
$54.62 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg61 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$29.99
$59.98
premium
$4.89
$33.62
$67.24
diesel
$5.61
$38.57
$77.14
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
$18.34
$8.39
Efficient EV
43.7
0
$15.29
$6.99
EV Truck/SUV
69.9
0
$24.46
$11.18
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 20, 2026
Origin
La Vista, NE
Morning
in La Vista on Tuesday
Local time
9:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Ord, NE
Morning
in Ord on Tuesday
Local time
9:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°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
6 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is 44% highway, meaning you'll experience a mix of driving conditions. Expect about 38.2 miles on Highway 92 as the longest stretch before you start seeing more surface roads. You'll transition from highway cruising to more rural, county road driving as you get closer to Ord. Pay attention as the road types change, especially when moving from Highway 11 to County Road K.
44% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38.2 mi on Highway 92.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 around 0.2 miles in near Park View Boulevard.
Driving Effort3/10
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 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Park View Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (N-85 / South 84th Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (US 275; N-92 / L Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The longest stretch is about 38.2 miles on Highway 92. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NE can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Park View Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (N-85 / South 84th Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (US 275; N-92 / L Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Ord, NE, but most travelers stay overnight.
