How far is Alma, NE from Fremont, NE?

The driving distance from Alma, NE to Fremont, NE is about 229.2 miles (368.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176 miles (283.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 07m 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
229.24 mi
03h 33m
Flight
176 mi
283.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176 mi
Kilometers
283.24 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
229.24 mi
Kilometers
368.93 km
Drive Time
03h 33m

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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 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fremont
Tue, May 12, 10:37 PM CDT
Return by in Alma
Wed, May 13, 2:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alma
2026-05-12T19:04
Arrive Fremont
Tue, May 12, 10:37 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 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
9:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alma
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
Aurora
NE

City in Nebraska

From Alma
114.5 mi
01h 46m
To Fremont
114.8 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph NNW
Destination
61°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 21 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alma and Fremont.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alma and Fremont.

  1. 1

    Start on John Street

    2269 ft · 1 min · John Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 7th Street

    1869 ft · 32 sec · West 7th Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    75 m · 7 sec

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    21.8 mi · 25 min

  5. 5

    Continue on South East Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South East Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto 4th Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · 4th Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on US Highway 6 & 34

    9.6 mi · 11 min · US Highway 6 & 34

  8. 8

    Continue on Highway 6

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Highway 6

  9. 9

    Turn left

    12.6 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 East

    1700 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    132.5 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 77 North: Fremont, Wahoo

    1893 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North 56th Street

    11.1 mi · 12 min · North 56th Street

  14. 14

    Continue on South Highway 77

    555 ft · 10 sec · South Highway 77

  15. 15

    Continue on County Road 18

    2.2 mi · 2 min · County Road 18

  16. 16

    Continue on Highway 77

    11.6 mi · 13 min · Highway 77

  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

    5.2 mi · 6 min · County Road M

  19. 19

    Turn left onto County Road 11

    11.6 mi · 14 min · County Road 11

  20. 20

    Continue on Highway 77

    3041 ft · 43 sec · Highway 77

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Broad Street

    104 m · 5 sec · South Broad Street

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto South Broad Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Broad Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    57 m · 14 sec · West 4th Street

  24. 24

    Turn left

    44 m · 10 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alma and Fremont.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 East
133 mi · 58%
Highway 77
12.2 mi · 5%
County Road 11
11.6 mi · 5%
North 56th Street
11.1 mi · 5%
US Highway 6 & 34
9.64 mi · 4%
County Road M
5.23 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 80 East

Merge slight left

132 mi · 02h 17m

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 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.2 mi
176 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Aurora
01h 46m from Alma
Leave By
9:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Alma and Chance Rain Showers near Fremont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alma to Fremont?

The road trip is about 229.2 miles (368.9 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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?

Aurora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.5 miles from Alma and 114.8 miles from Fremont.

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

The direct path is about 176 miles (283.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.2 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 9:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.51 one way or $61.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alma and Chance Rain Showers near Fremont.

Stop Ideas Near Aurora

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Aurora, 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 Aurora.

RAIL

Hastings

45 mi away
501 West First St.
RAIL

Lincoln

109 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alma and Fremont. Straight-line distance: 176 mi (283.24 km).

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#1 Alma

City in Nebraska, USA

Population1,116
Coordinates40.0975100, -99.3620400
Altitude602
CountryUnited States
Fremont

#2 Fremont

Town in Nebraska, USA

Population26,227
Coordinates41.4333300, -96.4980800
Altitude365
CountryUnited States
Start: John Street (-99.362109, 40.09751)
End: (-96.498073, 41.43333)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 369 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.09 gal
30.62 L · about $30.51
Round trip
$61.01
16.18 gal · 61.24 L
Estimated CO2
71.9 kg one way
Round trip: 143.8 kg / 317 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.51 $61.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.41 $68.81
Premium $4.65 $37.65 $75.30
Diesel $5.30 $42.91 $85.82

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Alma and Fremont. The current time is 19:04:09.

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.