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

The driving distance from Ord, NE to La Vista, NE is about 174.5 miles (280.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.8 miles (245.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
174.47 mi
03h 07m
Flight
152.83 mi
245.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.83 mi
Kilometers
245.95 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
174.47 mi
Kilometers
280.78 km
Drive Time
03h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Vista
Thu, Apr 23, 6:04 AM CDT
Return by in Ord
Thu, Apr 23, 9:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ord
2026-04-23T02:56
Arrive La Vista
Thu, Apr 23, 6:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:44 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ord
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Osceola
NE

Township in Polk County, Wisconsin

From Ord
87.2 mi
01h 33m
To La Vista
87.3 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    58 m · 19 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North 14th Street

    2326 ft · 47 sec · North 14th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Highway 11

    11.9 mi · 14 min · Highway 11

  4. 4

    Continue on 1st Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · 1st Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Highway 11

    22.7 mi · 27 min · Highway 11

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Highway 92

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Highway 92

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · 2nd Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Highway 92

    32.8 mi · 38 min · Highway 92

  9. 9

    Continue on County Road 130

    13.4 mi · 16 min · County Road 130

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway 81 & 92

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Highway 81 & 92

  11. 11

    Continue on West Park Street

    1.2 km · 52 sec · West Park Street

  12. 12

    Continue on County Road 131

    2.8 mi · 3 min · County Road 131

  13. 13

    Continue on 31 Road

    12.2 mi · 14 min · 31 Road

  14. 14

    Continue on 32 Road

    12.3 mi · 14 min · 32 Road

  15. 15

    Continue on County Road K

    14.2 mi · 16 min · County Road K

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road M

    66 m · 3 sec · County Road M

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road M

    12.4 mi · 15 min · County Road M

  19. 19

    Continue on West Center Road

    3.4 mi · 4 min · West Center Road

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on West Center Road

    7.6 mi · 12 min · West Center Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Industrial Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Industrial Road

  22. 22

    Continue on L Street

    4 mi · 7 min · L Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South 84th Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South 84th Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Park View Boulevard

    2908 ft · 1 min · Park View Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Lillian Avenue

    1222 ft · 54 sec · Lillian Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lillian Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 92
38.2 mi · 22%
Highway 11
34.7 mi · 20%
County Road K
14.2 mi · 8%
County Road 130
13.4 mi · 8%
County Road M
12.4 mi · 7%
32 Road
12.3 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Highway 92

Turn left onto Highway 92

32.8 mi · 00h 38m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.7 mi
152.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Osceola
01h 33m from Ord
Leave By
10:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Ord and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near La Vista.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 174.5 miles (280.8 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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 Ord and 87.3 miles from La Vista.

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 21.7 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 10:44 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 Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Ord and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near La Vista.

Stop Ideas Near Osceola

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Osceola, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Osceola.

RAIL

Lincoln

81 mi away
201 North 7th St.
RAIL

Hastings

97 mi away
501 West First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ord and La Vista. Straight-line distance: 152.83 mi (245.95 km).

Ord

#1 Ord

Airport in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Population2,052
Coordinates41.6033400, -98.9262000
Altitude625
CountryUnited States
La Vista

#2 La Vista

City in Nebraska, United States

Population17,020
Coordinates41.1838900, -96.0311300
Altitude338
CountryUnited States
Start: (-98.926201, 41.603428)
End: Lillian Avenue (-96.03113, 41.183886)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 281 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 48m
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.

One-way fuel
6.16 gal
23.3 L · about $23.23
Round trip
$46.46
12.32 gal · 46.6 L
Estimated CO2
54.7 kg one way
Round trip: 109.5 kg / 241 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Nebraska · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Ord and La Vista. The current time is 02:56:19.

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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.