How far is La Vista, NE from Gordon, NE?

The driving distance from La Vista, NE to Gordon, NE is about 390.3 miles (628.2 km), with a travel time of about 07h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 336 miles (540.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
390.36 mi
07h 47m
Flight
336.05 mi
540.82 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
336.05 mi
Kilometers
540.82 km
Flight Time
00h 40m

Driving Distance

Road route
390.36 mi
Kilometers
628.22 km
Drive Time
07h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gordon
Fri, May 22, 6:01 AM MDT
Return by in La Vista
Fri, May 22, 2:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Vista
2026-05-21T23:14
Arrive Gordon
Fri, May 22, 7:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:47 PM to 2:17 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in La Vista
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Emmet
NE

Human settlement in Holt County, Nebraska, United States of America

From La Vista
194.9 mi
03h 53m
To Gordon
195.5 mi
03h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph E
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between La Vista and Gordon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between La Vista and Gordon.

  1. 1

    Start on Lillian Avenue

    1222 ft · 56 sec · Lillian Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Park View Boulevard

    2869 ft · 1 min · Park View Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South 84th Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · South 84th Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West

    1797 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 680 North

    1.3 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Pacific Street

    593 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Pacific Street

    123 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Pacific Street west

    49 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Pacific Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Pacific Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South 120th Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South 120th Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left toward US 6 West

    1855 ft · 45 sec · West Dodge Road

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto West Dodge Road

    10.1 mi · 12 min · West Dodge Road

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    19.7 mi · 21 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1284 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    143 m · 15 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Highway 77

    7.6 mi · 8 min · Highway 77

  19. 19

    Continue on Highway 275

    23 mi · 25 min · Highway 275

  20. 20

    Continue on South Lincoln Street

    1.8 mi · 2 min · South Lincoln Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Highway 275

    7 mi · 8 min · Highway 275

  22. 22

    Continue on Front Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Front Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Highway 275

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Highway 275

  24. 24

    Continue on E Avenue East

    2749 ft · 1 min · E Avenue East

  25. 25

    Continue on Avenue E West

    2531 ft · 1 min · Avenue E West

  26. 26

    Continue on Highway 275

    23.5 mi · 27 min · Highway 275

  27. 27

    Continue on East Omaha Avenue

    3.3 mi · 4 min · East Omaha Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on Highway 275

    2 mi · 2 min · Highway 275

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 275

    62 m · 3 sec · Highway 275

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 275

    18.8 mi · 22 min · Highway 275

  31. 31

    Continue on Front Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Front Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Highway 275

    12.2 mi · 14 min · Highway 275

  33. 33

    Continue on L Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · L Street

  34. 34

    Continue on East 11th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East 11th Street

  35. 35

    Continue on Highway 275

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Highway 275

  36. 36

    Continue on Miles Street

    2496 ft · 32 sec · Miles Street

  37. 37

    Continue on Highway 275

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Highway 275

  38. 38

    Continue on Front Street

    2978 ft · 38 sec · Front Street

  39. 39

    Continue on Highway 275

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Highway 275

  40. 40

    Continue on Highway 20/275

    12.4 mi · 15 min · Highway 20/275

  41. 41

    Continue on East Douglas Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East Douglas Street

  42. 42

    Continue on Highway 20

    17.3 mi · 21 min · Highway 20

  43. 43

    Continue on South Hyde Street

    2765 ft · 59 sec · South Hyde Street

  44. 44

    Continue on East 5th Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East 5th Street

  45. 45

    Continue on Highway 20

    36.8 mi · 44 min · Highway 20

  46. 46

    Continue on US Highway 20

    8.5 mi · 10 min · US Highway 20

  47. 47

    Continue on East 4th Street

    43.1 mi · 51 min · East 4th Street

  48. 48

    Continue straight

    94.1 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  49. 49

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1755 ft · 35 sec · South Main Street

  50. 50

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between La Vista and Gordon.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
50 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East 4th Street
137 mi · 35%
Highway 275
118 mi · 30%
Highway 20
54.2 mi · 14%
West Dodge Road
30.3 mi · 8%
Highway 20/275
12.4 mi · 3%
US Highway 20
8.53 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

East 4th Street

Continue straight

94.1 mi · 01h 52m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 47m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.3 mi
336 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Emmet
03h 53m from La Vista
Leave By
8:26 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving La Vista and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gordon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from La Vista to Gordon?

The road trip is about 390.3 miles (628.2 km) and usually takes 07h 47m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Emmet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 194.9 miles from La Vista and 195.5 miles from Gordon.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 336 miles (540.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.3 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.93 one way or $103.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 122.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between La Vista and Gordon, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around La Vista and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gordon.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between La Vista and Gordon. Straight-line distance: 336.05 mi (540.82 km).

La Vista

#1 La Vista

City in Nebraska, United States

Population17,020
Coordinates41.1838900, -96.0311300
Altitude338
CountryUnited States
Gordon

#2 Gordon

City in Sheridan County in the state of Nebraska

Population1,486
Coordinates42.8047200, -102.2032200
Altitude1083
CountryUnited States
Start: La Vista (-96.03113, 41.18389)
End: Gordon (-102.20322, 42.80472)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 628 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.77 gal
52.14 L · about $51.93
Round trip
$103.85
27.54 gal · 104.28 L
Estimated CO2
122.4 kg one way
Round trip: 244.7 kg / 539 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $51.93 $103.85
Mid-grade $4.25 $58.56 $117.13
Premium $4.65 $64.09 $128.17
Diesel $5.30 $73.04 $146.07

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Nebraska · May 22, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between La Vista, NE and Gordon, NE. The current time in La Vista is 23:14:15, although it is 22:14:15 in Gordon.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.