How far is La Vista, NE from Ord, NE?
The driving distance from La Vista, NE to Ord, NE is about 174.7 miles (281.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 152.8 miles (245.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 36m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Vista and Ord.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Vista and Ord.
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Start on Lillian Avenue
1222 ft · 56 sec · Lillian Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Park View Boulevard
2869 ft · 1 min · Park View Boulevard
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Turn right onto South 84th Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · South 84th Street
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Turn left onto L Street
4 mi · 7 min · L Street
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Continue on Industrial Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Industrial Road
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Continue on West Center Road
11 mi · 16 min · West Center Road
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Continue on County Road M
12.4 mi · 15 min · County Road M
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway
47 m · 2 sec · Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway
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Turn right onto County Road K
14.2 mi · 16 min · County Road K
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Continue on 32 Road
12.3 mi · 14 min · 32 Road
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Turn straight onto 31 Road
12.2 mi · 14 min · 31 Road
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Continue on County Road 131
2.8 mi · 3 min · County Road 131
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Continue on East Park Street
1.2 km · 52 sec · East Park Street
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Continue on County Road 131
6.8 mi · 8 min · County Road 131
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Continue on County Road 130
13.4 mi · 16 min · County Road 130
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Turn straight onto Highway 92
32.8 mi · 38 min · Highway 92
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Turn right onto Highway 281
1.3 mi · 2 min · Highway 281
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Continue on 2nd Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Highway 92
5.5 mi · 7 min · Highway 92
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Turn right onto Highway 11
22.7 mi · 27 min · Highway 11
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Continue on 1st Street
1.2 km · 1 min · 1st Street
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Continue on Highway 11
11.9 mi · 14 min · Highway 11
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Continue on South 14th Street
2326 ft · 49 sec · South 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 La Vista and Ord.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Highway 92
Turn straight onto Highway 92
32.8 mi · 00h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving La Vista and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Ord.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from La Vista to Ord?
The road trip is about 174.7 miles (281.1 km) and usually takes 03h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Osceola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.2 miles from La Vista and 87.5 miles from Ord.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 152.8 miles (245.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.23 one way or $46.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around La Vista and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Ord.
Stop Ideas Near Osceola
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 Osceola.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Vista and Ord. Straight-line distance: 152.83 mi (245.95 km).
#1 La Vista
City in Nebraska, United States
| Population | 17,020 |
| Coordinates | 41.1838900, -96.0311300 |
| Altitude | 338 |
| 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: 281 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
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 | $23.23 | $46.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.20 | $52.40 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.67 | $57.34 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.67 | $65.35 |
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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