Omaha to Gordon is 390 miles and takes about 7 hours and 49 minutes via Highway 275 and US 20, with a fuel budget near $69 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Nebraska, beginning in the Great Plains region and ending in the same general landscape. Most of the drive is on highways, making it a straightforward trip for a single day. Plan for about two stops along the way to break up the nearly eight-hour drive.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
194.9 miles from Omaha, NE
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 57m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Highway 275
117.8 mi
2h 14m
US 20
94.1 mi
1h 51m
Highway 20
54.2 mi
1h 4m
East 4th Street
43.1 mi
51m
US 275
19.7 mi
21m
West Dodge Road
13.8 mi
17m
Highway 20/275
12.4 mi
14m
US Highway 20
8.5 mi
10m
Longest stretch:
Highway 275
— 117.8 mi, about 2h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Omaha, NE and Gordon, NE.
1
Start on Harney Street
176 ft·10 sec·Harney Street
2
Turn right onto South 18th Street
368 ft·20 sec·South 18th Street
3
Turn right onto Howard Street
314 ft·17 sec·Howard Street
4
Turn right onto South 19th Street
0.3 mi·1 min·South 19th Street
5
Turn left onto US 6R
5.0 mi·11 min·Dodge Street
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on US 6
14 mi·17 min·West Dodge Road
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on US 275
20 mi·21 min·US 275
8
Take the exit onto US 77; US 275
0.2 mi·35 sec·US 77; US 275
9
Keep slight left at fork
469 ft·14 sec
10
Turn right onto Highway 77
7.6 mi·8 min·Highway 77
11
Continue on US 275; N-91
23 mi·24 min·Highway 275
12
Continue on US 275
1.8 mi·2 min·South Lincoln Street
13
Continue on US 275
7.0 mi·7 min·Highway 275
14
Continue on US 275
0.9 mi·1 min·Front Street
15
Continue on US 275
5.9 mi·7 min·Highway 275
16
Continue on US 275
0.5 mi·1 min·E Avenue East
17
Continue on US 275
0.5 mi·1 min·Avenue E West
18
Continue on US 275
23 mi·26 min·Highway 275
19
Continue on US 275
3.3 mi·3 min·East Omaha Avenue
20
Continue on US 275
2.0 mi·2 min·Highway 275
21
Enter roundabout onto US 275
204 ft·2 sec·Highway 275
22
Continue on US 275
19 mi·21 min·Highway 275
23
Continue on US 275
0.8 mi·1 min·Front Street
24
Continue on US 275
12 mi·14 min·Highway 275
25
Continue on US 275
0.7 mi·1 min·L Street
26
Continue on US 275
0.8 mi·1 min·East 11th Street
27
Continue on US 275
8.1 mi·9 min·Highway 275
28
Continue on US 275
0.5 mi·32 sec·Miles Street
29
Continue on US 275
9.6 mi·11 min·Highway 275
30
Continue on US 275
0.6 mi·38 sec·Front Street
31
Continue on US 275
7.6 mi·8 min·Highway 275
32
Continue on US 20; US 275
12 mi·14 min·Highway 20/275
33
Continue on US 20; US 275
1.1 mi·2 min·East Douglas Street
34
Continue on US 20
17 mi·20 min·Highway 20
35
Continue on US 20; N-11
0.5 mi·59 sec·South Hyde Street
36
Continue on US 20
0.7 mi·1 min·East 5th Street
37
Continue on US 20
37 mi·43 min·Highway 20
38
Continue on US 20; US 183; N-7
8.5 mi·10 min·US Highway 20
39
Continue on US 20; N-7
43 mi·51 min·East 4th Street
40
Continue on US 20; US 83
94 mi·1 hr 51 min·US 20; US 83
41
Turn right onto N-27
0.3 mi·35 sec·South Main Street
42
Arrive at destination
N-27
Trip Plan
This is a solid day trip, so leaving Omaha in the morning should get you to Gordon with plenty of daylight to spare. With two recommended stops, you can easily pace yourself, taking a longer break around the halfway point. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially on the 117.8-mile stretch of Highway 275, as services can be spread out in western Nebraska. Aim to leave Omaha early to maximize your time and flexibility upon arrival.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 194.9 miles from Omaha, NE, or about 3h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 117.8 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 86 miles or 1h 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 194.9 miles or 3h 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gordon, NE than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Omaha, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Omaha, NE
This is one driving day of about 389.9 miles and 7h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 86 miles from Omaha, NE.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Highway 275 for about 117.8 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 and 39.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|South 18th Street
Turn right onto South 18th Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Howard Street
Turn right onto Howard Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|South 19th Street
Turn right onto South 19th Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.5 mi into trip|~1m in|US 6R / Dodge Street
Turn left onto US 6R / Dodge Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
39.1 mi into trip|~52m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$57.58 one way
$115.16 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg136 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$63.57
$127.13
premium
$4.72
$72.39
$144.78
diesel
$4.80
$73.62
$147.24
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$58
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$83–$108
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 136.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $41 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
117
1
$40.94
$18.72
Efficient EV
97.5
1
$34.12
$15.60
EV Truck/SUV
156
1
$54.59
$24.95
Gas CO2
136 kg
EV CO2
46 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Jul 17, 2026
Origin
Omaha, NE
Evening
in Omaha on Saturday
Local time
8:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Mostly Clear
S 5 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Gordon, NE
Evening
in Gordon on Saturday
Local time
7:26 PM
MDT
Current temp
67°F
Mostly Clear
S 10 mph1% chanceLive forecast
85°F
Norfolk, NE
195 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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
5 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
7h 49m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll be on highways for about 81% of this 390-mile trip. The longest continuous stretch on a main road is 117.8 miles, primarily on Highway 275. Expect a mostly highway driving experience, transitioning to more rural cruising as you head west. The latter portion of the drive will likely involve less direct highway access.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
42 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 117.8 mi on Highway 275.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 275 and US 20. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South 18th Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 49m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 9 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South 18th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Howard Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (South 19th Street): Navigation decision point.
Omaha is the largest city in the U.S. state of Nebraska, with about 486,000 residents in 2020. Tourist attractions in Omaha include history, sports, outdoors and cultural experiences. Its principal tourist attractions are the Henry Doorly Zoo and the Men's College World Series. The Old Market in Downtown Omaha is another major attraction and is important to the city's retail economy.
Top landmarks
•St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church — historic church in Nebraska, United States
•St. Cecilia Cathedral — Roman Catholic cathedral in Omaha, Nebraska
•Malcolm X House — historic former house in Omaha, Nebraska, USA
The longest stretch is about 117.8 miles on Highway 275. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 9 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.
It helps. This is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Gordon, NE before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. There are 9 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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: near the start (South 18th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Howard Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (South 19th Street): Navigation decision point.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.8 hours each way, a round trip means 15.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Gordon, NE before the return drive.
