How far is Kearney, NE from Ord, NE?
The driving distance from Kearney, NE to Ord, NE is about 70.8 miles (114 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.9 miles (101.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Sherman County, Nebraska, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kearney and Ord.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kearney and Ord.
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Start on Central Avenue
98 m · 11 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto West 25th Street
771 ft · 30 sec · West 25th Street
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Turn right onto 2nd Avenue
3.4 mi · 6 min · 2nd Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 2nd Avenue
59 m · 8 sec · 2nd Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto 2nd Avenue
2.5 mi · 3 min · 2nd Avenue
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Continue on Highway 10
27 mi · 31 min · Highway 10
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Continue on Highway 10
11.8 mi · 14 min · Highway 10
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Turn left onto Highway 92
1.2 km · 1 min · Highway 92
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Turn right onto Highway 58
10.4 mi · 12 min · Highway 58
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Continue on Highway 70
13.9 mi · 16 min · Highway 70
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Continue on L Street
1.4 km · 2 min · L Street
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Turn left onto North 14th Street
48 m · 5 sec · North 14th Street
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Turn right
58 m · 14 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kearney and Ord.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Highway 10
Continue on Highway 10
27 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Kearney and Sunny near Ord.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kearney to Ord?
The road trip is about 70.8 miles (114 km) and usually takes 01h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hazard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.5 miles from Kearney and 35.4 miles from Ord.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.9 miles (101.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.43 one way or $18.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kearney and Sunny near Ord.
Stop Ideas Near Hazard
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hazard.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kearney and Ord. Straight-line distance: 62.97 mi (101.34 km).
#1 Kearney
City in and county seat of Buffalo County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 34,235 |
| Coordinates | 40.6994600, -99.0814800 |
| Altitude | 656 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ord
Airport in Chicago, Illinois, United States
| Population | 2,052 |
| Coordinates | 41.6033400, -98.9262000 |
| Altitude | 625 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ord (-98.9262, 41.60334)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 114 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $9.43 | $18.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.63 | $21.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.64 | $23.27 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.26 | $26.52 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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