How far is Fremont, NE from Ashland, NE?
The driving distance from Fremont, NE to Ashland, NE is about 35 miles (56.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fremont and Ashland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fremont and Ashland.
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Start on the route
44 m · 12 sec
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Turn right onto West 4th Street
57 m · 16 sec · West 4th Street
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Turn left onto North Broad Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Highway 77
6 m · 1 sec · Highway 77
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 77
3080 ft · 43 sec · Highway 77
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Continue on County Road 11
11.6 mi · 14 min · County Road 11
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Turn left onto County Road M
5.5 mi · 7 min · County Road M
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Turn right onto Yutan Road
3 mi · 4 min · Yutan Road
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Continue on County Road J
2247 ft · 35 sec · County Road J
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Continue on County Road 6
2.9 mi · 4 min · County Road 6
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Continue on County Road G
1.9 mi · 3 min · County Road G
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Continue on County Road 4
4.3 mi · 6 min · County Road 4
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 4
2.2 mi · 3 min · County Road 4
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Continue on North 14th Street
1.6 km · 2 min · North 14th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 14th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fremont and Ashland.
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.
County Road 11
Continue on County Road 11
11.6 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Fremont and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ashland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fremont to Ashland?
The road trip is about 35 miles (56.4 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Yutan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Fremont and 17.5 miles from Ashland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 4:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.68 one way or $9.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fremont and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ashland.
Stop Ideas Near Yutan
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 Yutan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fremont and Ashland. Straight-line distance: 28.05 mi (45.15 km).
#1 Fremont
Town in Nebraska, USA
| Population | 26,227 |
| Coordinates | 41.4333300, -96.4980800 |
| Altitude | 365 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ashland
City in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 2,724 |
| Coordinates | 41.0391600, -96.3683500 |
| Altitude | 332 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ashland (-96.36835, 41.03916)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.68 | $9.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.27 | $10.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.77 | $11.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.58 | $13.15 |
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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