How far is Crete, NE from Fremont, NE?

The driving distance from Crete, NE to Fremont, NE is about 76.1 miles (122.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.6 miles (97.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
76.07 mi
01h 18m
Flight
60.67 mi
97.64 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.67 mi
Kilometers
97.64 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.07 mi
Kilometers
122.42 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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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 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fremont
Thu, Apr 23, 12:02 AM CDT
Return by in Crete
Thu, Apr 23, 1:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crete
2026-04-22T22:43
Arrive Fremont
Thu, Apr 23, 12:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crete
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Davey
NE

United States, a village

From Crete
38.2 mi
00h 39m
To Fremont
37.9 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 24 mph S
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 21 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Avenue

    925 ft · 33 sec · Main Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 13th Street

    1667 ft · 45 sec · East 13th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Hawthorne Avenue

    1772 ft · 35 sec · Hawthorne Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto East Highway 33

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East Highway 33

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Highway 103

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Highway 103

  6. 6

    Continue on 154th Road

    6.4 mi · 8 min · 154th Road

  7. 7

    Continue on South 5th Street

    1268 ft · 25 sec · South 5th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on 154th Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 154th Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 154th Road

    37 m · 2 sec · 154th Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto 154th Road

    2135 ft · 31 sec · 154th Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right toward I 80 east

    1382 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    17 mi · 21 min

  13. 13

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

    1893 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North 56th Street

    10.9 mi · 12 min · North 56th Street

  15. 15

    Continue on South Chestnut Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Chestnut Street

  16. 16

    Continue on County Road 18

    1.7 mi · 2 min · County Road 18

  17. 17

    Continue on Highway 77

    11.6 mi · 13 min · Highway 77

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road M

    66 m · 3 sec · County Road M

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road M

    5.2 mi · 6 min · County Road M

  20. 20

    Turn left onto County Road 11

    11.6 mi · 14 min · County Road 11

  21. 21

    Continue on Highway 77

    3041 ft · 43 sec · Highway 77

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Broad Street

    104 m · 5 sec · South Broad Street

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto South Broad Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Broad Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    57 m · 14 sec · West 4th Street

  25. 25

    Turn left

    44 m · 10 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Crete 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
26 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 east
17.3 mi · 23%
Highway 77
12.2 mi · 16%
County Road 11
11.6 mi · 15%
North 56th Street
10.9 mi · 14%
154th Road
8.2 mi · 11%
County Road M
5.23 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

I 80 east

Merge slight left

17 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
60.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Davey
00h 39m from Crete
Leave By
3:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Crete and Sunny near Fremont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 76.1 miles (122.4 km) and usually takes 01h 18m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Davey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.2 miles from Crete and 37.9 miles from Fremont.

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

The direct path is about 60.6 miles (97.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.11 one way or $20.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Crete and Sunny near Fremont.

Stop Ideas Near Davey

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

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

RAIL

Lincoln

20 mi away
201 North 7th St.
RAIL

Omaha

68 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crete and Fremont. Straight-line distance: 60.67 mi (97.64 km).

Crete

#1 Crete

Town in Saline County, Nebraska, United States

Population6,875
Coordinates40.6277800, -96.9614200
Altitude412
CountryUnited States
Fremont

#2 Fremont

Town in Nebraska, USA

Population26,227
Coordinates41.4333300, -96.4980800
Altitude365
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Avenue (-96.961499, 40.627781)
End: (-96.498073, 41.43333)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.68 gal
10.16 L · about $10.11
Round trip
$20.21
5.36 gal · 20.32 L
Estimated CO2
23.8 kg one way
Round trip: 47.6 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.11 $20.21
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.40 $22.80
Premium $4.65 $12.47 $24.95
Diesel $5.30 $14.21 $28.43

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 Crete and Fremont. The current time is 22:43:32.

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.