How far is Cozad, NE from Fremont, NE?
The driving distance from Cozad, NE to Fremont, NE is about 228.6 miles (367.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 185.8 miles (299 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.
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.
Village in Hamilton County, in the state Nebraska in the Midwestern United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cozad and Fremont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cozad and Fremont.
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Start on H Street
21 m · 8 sec · H Street
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Turn left onto West 8th Street
1140 ft · 39 sec · West 8th Street
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Turn right onto E Street
132 m · 14 sec · E Street
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Continue on State Highway 21
1591 ft · 39 sec · State Highway 21
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Continue on Meridian Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Meridian Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 80 East: Kearney
1473 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
182.6 mi · 3 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 77 North: Fremont, Wahoo
1893 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto North 56th Street
11.1 mi · 12 min · North 56th Street
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Continue on South Highway 77
555 ft · 10 sec · South Highway 77
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Continue on County Road 18
2.2 mi · 2 min · County Road 18
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Continue on Highway 77
11.6 mi · 13 min · Highway 77
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road M
66 m · 3 sec · County Road M
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road M
5.2 mi · 6 min · County Road M
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Turn left onto County Road 11
11.6 mi · 14 min · County Road 11
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Continue on Highway 77
3041 ft · 43 sec · Highway 77
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Broad Street
104 m · 5 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 Cozad and Fremont.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 80 East
Merge slight left
183 mi · 03h 07m
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.
Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Cozad and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Fremont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cozad to Fremont?
The road trip is about 228.6 miles (367.9 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?
Hampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.3 miles from Cozad and 114.4 miles from Fremont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 185.8 miles (299 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.8 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 10:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.43 one way or $60.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around Cozad and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Fremont.
Stop Ideas Near Hampton
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 Hampton.
Hastings
Lincoln
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cozad and Fremont. Straight-line distance: 185.8 mi (299.02 km).
#1 Cozad
City in Nebraska
| Population | 3,715 |
| Coordinates | 40.8597300, -99.9873400 |
| Altitude | 759 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fremont
Town in Nebraska, USA
| Population | 26,227 |
| Coordinates | 41.4333300, -96.4980800 |
| Altitude | 365 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-96.498073, 41.43333)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 368 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 51m |
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 | $30.43 | $60.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $34.32 | $68.64 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $37.56 | $75.12 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $42.80 | $85.61 |
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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