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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.41 mi
00h 42m
Flight
24.95 mi
40.16 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.95 mi
Kilometers
40.16 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.41 mi
Kilometers
48.94 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fremont
Thu, Apr 23, 4:39 AM CDT
Return by in Chalco
Thu, Apr 23, 5:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chalco
2026-04-23T03:56
Arrive Fremont
Thu, Apr 23, 4:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Chalco
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Waterloo
NE

Village in Nebraska, United States

From Chalco
15.2 mi
00h 21m
To Fremont
15.2 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 22 mph SSW
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 22 mph SSW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Chandler Road

    1089 ft · 48 sec · Chandler Road

  3. 3

    Continue on North Railway Street

    145 m · 21 sec · North Railway Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North County Road C37

    1015 ft · 46 sec · North County Road C37

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South 156th Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · South 156th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Bob Boozer Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Bob Boozer Drive

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Pacific Street

    2850 ft · 1 min · Pacific Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South 168th Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South 168th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on North 168th Street

    1170 ft · 24 sec · North 168th Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 6 West

    2457 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto West Dodge Road

    5.9 mi · 6 min · West Dodge Road

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    12.4 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 77 South

    1863 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Highway 77

    927 ft · 12 sec · Highway 77

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 77

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Highway 77

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 77

    47 m · 2 sec · Highway 77

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 77

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Highway 77

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Broad Street

    18 m · 1 sec · South Broad Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto South Broad Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Broad Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    57 m · 14 sec · West 4th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left

    44 m · 10 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Dodge Road
18.3 mi · 60%
South 156th Street
3.43 mi · 11%
Highway 77
3.04 mi · 10%
South Broad Street
1.63 mi · 5%
Bob Boozer Drive
1.12 mi · 4%
South 168th Street
0.77 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

West Dodge Road

Continue straight

12.4 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
25 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterloo
00h 21m from Chalco
Leave By
7:06 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Omaha

30 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

63 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chalco and Fremont. Straight-line distance: 24.95 mi (40.16 km).

Chalco

#1 Chalco

In Nebraska, USA

Population10,994
Coordinates41.1838900, -96.1503000
Altitude327
CountryUnited States
Fremont

#2 Fremont

Town in Nebraska, USA

Population26,227
Coordinates41.4333300, -96.4980800
Altitude365
CountryUnited States
Start: Chalco (-96.1503, 41.18389)
End: Fremont (-96.49808, 41.43333)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.07 gal
4.06 L · about $4.03
Round trip
$8.07
2.14 gal · 8.12 L
Estimated CO2
9.5 kg one way
Round trip: 19 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Nebraska · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Chalco and Fremont. The current time is 03:56:42.

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.