How far is Omaha, NE from Ord, NE?
The driving distance from Omaha, NE to Ord, NE is about 179.8 miles (289.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 156.5 miles (251.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 22m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Omaha and Ord.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Omaha and Ord.
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Start on Harney Street
54 m · 10 sec · Harney Street
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Turn right onto South 18th Street
559 ft · 29 sec · South 18th Street
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Turn right onto Saint Mary's Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Saint Mary's Avenue
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Turn left onto South 29th Street
137 m · 11 sec · South 29th Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 480 South, US 75 South
824 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gerald R Ford Expressway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Gerald R Ford Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Gerald R Ford Expressway
1.3 km · 56 sec · Gerald R Ford Expressway
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Merge slight left
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 275, NE 92: I - L - Q Streets, West Center Road
2250 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on West Center Road
1 km · 56 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 680 north: West Center Road west
2503 ft · 56 sec
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Turn straight onto West Center Road
14.6 mi · 23 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 Omaha and Ord.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
Sunny leaving Omaha and Sunny near Ord.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Omaha to Ord?
The road trip is about 179.8 miles (289.3 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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 89.7 miles from Omaha and 90.1 miles from Ord.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 156.5 miles (251.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.95 one way or $47.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Omaha and 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 Omaha and Ord. Straight-line distance: 156.52 mi (251.89 km).
#1 Omaha
The largest city in Nebraska and the center of the Omaha metropolitan area.
| Population | 478,393 |
| Coordinates | 41.2562600, -95.9404300 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| 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: 289 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
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 | $23.95 | $47.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.01 | $54.01 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.55 | $59.11 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.68 | $67.36 |
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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