How far is Fremont, NE from Alma, NE?

The driving distance from Fremont, NE to Alma, NE is about 229.2 miles (368.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176 miles (283.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 29m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
229.18 mi
04h 14m
Flight
176 mi
283.24 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176 mi
Kilometers
283.24 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
229.18 mi
Kilometers
368.83 km
Drive Time
04h 14m

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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 04h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alma
Wed, Apr 15, 4:14 PM CDT
Return by in Fremont
Wed, Apr 15, 8:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fremont
2026-04-15T11:59
Arrive Alma
Wed, Apr 15, 4:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fremont
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Aurora
NE

City in Nebraska

From Fremont
114.5 mi
02h 07m
To Alma
114.7 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 mph ENE
Destination
50°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    44 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    57 m · 16 sec · West 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Broad Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Highway 77

    6 m · 1 sec · Highway 77

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 77

    3080 ft · 43 sec · Highway 77

  6. 6

    Continue on County Road 11

    11.5 mi · 13 min · County Road 11

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway

    47 m · 2 sec · Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway

    11.7 mi · 13 min · Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on County Road 18

    1.8 mi · 2 min · County Road 18

  11. 11

    Continue on North Highway 77

    2678 ft · 44 sec · North Highway 77

  12. 12

    Continue on County Road 18

    10.9 mi · 12 min · County Road 18

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 west

    32.2 mi · 37 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    100.6 mi · 1 hr 41 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NE 44: Kearney, Archway Monument

    1748 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue

    12.9 mi · 16 min · 2nd Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Highway 6

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Highway 6

  18. 18

    Continue on US Highway 6 & 34

    9.6 mi · 11 min · US Highway 6 & 34

  19. 19

    Continue on 4th Avenue

    2769 ft · 1 min · 4th Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Arthur Street

    97 m · 14 sec · Arthur Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Railroad Street

    794 ft · 38 sec · Railroad Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · East Avenue

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 281

    689 ft · 9 sec · Highway 281

  24. 24

    Continue on South East Avenue

    1.3 km · 54 sec · South East Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on US Highway 183

    21.1 mi · 25 min · US Highway 183

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West 7th Street

    2041 ft · 37 sec · West 7th Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto John Street

    2269 ft · 1 min · John Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · John Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
0 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 west
133 mi · 58%
US Highway 183
21.1 mi · 9%
County Road 11
16.7 mi · 7%
2nd Avenue
12.9 mi · 6%
County Road 18
12.6 mi · 6%
US Highway 6 & 34
9.64 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 80 west

Continue straight

101 mi · 01h 41m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.2 mi
176 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Aurora
02h 07m from Fremont
Leave By
8:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fremont and Partly Cloudy near Alma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 229.2 miles (368.8 km) and usually takes 04h 14m 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?

Aurora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.5 miles from Fremont and 114.7 miles from Alma.

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

The direct path is about 176 miles (283.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.2 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 8:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.51 one way or $61.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fremont and Partly Cloudy near Alma.

Stop Ideas Near Aurora

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

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

RAIL

Hastings

45 mi away
501 West First St.
RAIL

Lincoln

109 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fremont and Alma. Straight-line distance: 176 mi (283.24 km).

Fremont

#1 Fremont

Town in Nebraska, USA

Population26,227
Coordinates41.4333300, -96.4980800
Altitude365
CountryUnited States
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#2 Alma

City in Nebraska, USA

Population1,116
Coordinates40.0975100, -99.3620400
Altitude602
CountryUnited States
Start: Fremont (-96.49808, 41.43333)
End: Alma (-99.36204, 40.09751)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 369 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.09 gal
30.61 L · about $30.51
Round trip
$61.01
16.18 gal · 61.22 L
Estimated CO2
71.9 kg one way
Round trip: 143.8 kg / 317 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.51 $61.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.41 $68.81
Premium $4.65 $37.65 $75.30
Diesel $5.30 $42.91 $85.82

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Fremont and Alma. The current time is 11:59:33.

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.