How far is Chalco, NE from Fremont, NE?
The driving distance from Chalco, NE to Fremont, NE is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25 miles (40.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Village in Nebraska, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chalco and Fremont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chalco and Fremont.
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Start on the route
24 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Chandler Road
1089 ft · 48 sec · Chandler Road
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Continue on North Railway Street
145 m · 21 sec · North Railway Street
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Continue on North County Road C37
1015 ft · 46 sec · North County Road C37
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Turn right onto South 156th Street
3.4 mi · 6 min · South 156th Street
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Continue on Bob Boozer Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Bob Boozer Drive
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Turn left onto Pacific Street
2850 ft · 1 min · Pacific Street
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Turn right onto South 168th Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South 168th Street
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Continue on North 168th Street
1170 ft · 24 sec · North 168th Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 6 West
2457 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto West Dodge Road
5.9 mi · 6 min · West Dodge Road
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Continue straight
12.4 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 77 South
1863 ft · 45 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Highway 77
927 ft · 12 sec · Highway 77
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 77
1.4 mi · 2 min · Highway 77
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 77
47 m · 2 sec · Highway 77
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 77
1.4 mi · 2 min · Highway 77
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Broad Street
18 m · 1 sec · South Broad Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Broad Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Broad Street
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Turn right onto West 4th Street
57 m · 14 sec · West 4th Street
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Turn left
44 m · 10 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 Chalco and Fremont.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
West Dodge Road
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12.4 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Chalco and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fremont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chalco to Fremont?
The road trip is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Waterloo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Chalco and 15.2 miles from Fremont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25 miles (40.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.03 one way or $8.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Chalco and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fremont.
Stop Ideas Near Waterloo
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chalco and Fremont. Straight-line distance: 24.95 mi (40.16 km).
#1 Chalco
In Nebraska, USA
| Population | 10,994 |
| Coordinates | 41.1838900, -96.1503000 |
| Altitude | 327 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fremont
Town in Nebraska, USA
| Population | 26,227 |
| Coordinates | 41.4333300, -96.4980800 |
| Altitude | 365 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fremont (-96.49808, 41.43333)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.03 | $8.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.98 | $9.96 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.68 | $11.35 |
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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