How far is Falls City, NE from Fremont, NE?

The driving distance from Falls City, NE to Fremont, NE is about 138.8 miles (223.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.8 miles (170.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 55m 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
138.74 mi
02h 27m
Flight
105.79 mi
170.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.79 mi
Kilometers
170.26 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.74 mi
Kilometers
223.28 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fremont
Fri, May 1, 5:18 PM CDT
Return by in Falls City
Fri, May 1, 7:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Falls City
2026-05-01T14:50
Arrive Fremont
Fri, May 1, 5:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Falls City
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
Murray
NE

Village in Case County, Nebraska, United States

From Falls City
68.7 mi
01h 13m
To Fremont
70 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Friday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
60°F
Friday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Falls City and Fremont.

  1. 1

    Start on East 16th Street

    13 m · 7 sec · East 16th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Harlan Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Harlan Street

  3. 3

    Continue on 651 Boulevard

    4.4 mi · 5 min · 651 Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on 712 Road

    3.5 mi · 4 min · 712 Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 648 Avenue

    8 mi · 9 min · 648 Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Highway 67

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Highway 67

  7. 7

    Continue on 1st Street

    2803 ft · 60 sec · 1st Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Highway 67

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Highway 67

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Highway 136

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Highway 136

  10. 10

    Turn left

    5 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left toward I 29 North: Council Bluffs

    930 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    56.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 Express West: Omaha

    2775 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    12 mi · 14 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 680 North

    1.3 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Pacific Street

    593 ft · 14 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Pacific Street

    123 m · 10 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Pacific Street west

    49 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Pacific Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Pacific Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South 120th Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South 120th Street

  23. 23

    Take the ramp left toward US 6 West

    1855 ft · 45 sec · West Dodge Road

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto West Dodge Road

    10.1 mi · 12 min · West Dodge Road

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    12.4 mi · 13 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward US 77 South

    1863 ft · 45 sec

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Highway 77

    927 ft · 12 sec · Highway 77

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 77

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Highway 77

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 77

    47 m · 2 sec · Highway 77

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 77

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Highway 77

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Broad Street

    18 m · 1 sec · South Broad Street

  32. 32

    Exit the roundabout onto South Broad Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Broad Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    57 m · 14 sec · West 4th Street

  34. 34

    Turn left

    44 m · 10 sec

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Falls City 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
35 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
4 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 29 North
57 mi · 41%
West Dodge Road
22.6 mi · 16%
I 80 Express West
12.5 mi · 9%
Highway 67
8.66 mi · 6%
648 Avenue
8.03 mi · 6%
651 Boulevard
4.37 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 29 North

Merge slight left

56.8 mi · 01h 01m

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
02h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33 mi
105.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Murray
01h 13m from Falls City
Leave By
1:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Falls City 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 Falls City to Fremont?

The road trip is about 138.8 miles (223.3 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Murray is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.7 miles from Falls City and 70 miles from Fremont.

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

The direct path is about 105.8 miles (170.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 33 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 1:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.48 one way or $36.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around Falls City and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Fremont.

Stop Ideas Near Murray

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

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

RAIL

Omaha

37 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

67 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Falls City and Fremont. Straight-line distance: 105.79 mi (170.26 km).

Falls City

#1 Falls City

City in and county seat of Richardson County, Nebraska, United States

Population4,117
Coordinates40.0608400, -95.6019300
Altitude308
CountryUnited States
Fremont

#2 Fremont

Town in Nebraska, USA

Population26,227
Coordinates41.4333300, -96.4980800
Altitude365
CountryUnited States
Start: East 16th Street (-95.601929, 40.060748)
End: (-96.498073, 41.43333)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.9 gal
18.53 L · about $18.48
Round trip
$36.96
9.8 gal · 37.06 L
Estimated CO2
43.5 kg one way
Round trip: 87.1 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.48 $36.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.84 $41.68
Premium $4.65 $22.80 $45.61
Diesel $5.30 $25.99 $51.98

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Falls City and Fremont. The current time is 14:50:43.

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.