How far is Fremont, NE from Aurora, NE?

The driving distance from Fremont, NE to Aurora, NE is about 120.9 miles (194.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
120.84 mi
02h 16m
Flight
87.58 mi
140.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.58 mi
Kilometers
140.94 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.84 mi
Kilometers
194.48 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aurora
Wed, Apr 15, 2:14 PM CDT
Return by in Fremont
Wed, Apr 15, 4:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fremont
2026-04-15T11:58
Arrive Aurora
Wed, Apr 15, 2:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fremont
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
Pleasant Dale
NE

Human settlement in Seward County, Nebraska, United States of America

From Fremont
60.3 mi
01h 08m
To Aurora
60.5 mi
01h 08m

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

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    41.1 mi · 41 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NE 14: Aurora

    1723 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Highway 14

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 14

  17. 17

    Continue on South 16th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South 16th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto L Street

    1859 ft · 1 min · L Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 11th Street

    5 m · 1 sec · 11th Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 11th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
0 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 west
73.3 mi · 61%
County Road 11
16.7 mi · 14%
County Road 18
12.6 mi · 10%
Highway 77
6.43 mi · 5%
Wahoo Expressway
5.85 mi · 5%
Highway 14
2.14 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 80 west

Continue straight

41.1 mi · 00h 41m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.3 mi
87.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pleasant Dale
01h 08m from Fremont
Leave By
1:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fremont and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Aurora.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 120.9 miles (194.5 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Pleasant Dale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.3 miles from Fremont and 60.5 miles from Aurora.

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

The direct path is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.3 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 1:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.06 one way or $32.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fremont and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Aurora.

Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Dale

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

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

RAIL

Lincoln

19 mi away
201 North 7th St.
RAIL

Omaha

98 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fremont and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 87.58 mi (140.94 km).

Fremont

#1 Fremont

Town in Nebraska, USA

Population26,227
Coordinates41.4333300, -96.4980800
Altitude365
CountryUnited States
Aurora

#2 Aurora

City in Nebraska

Population4,490
Coordinates40.8672300, -98.0042200
Altitude546
CountryUnited States
Start: Fremont (-96.49808, 41.43333)
End: Aurora (-98.00422, 40.86723)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 194 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.26 gal
16.14 L · about $16.06
Round trip
$32.13
8.52 gal · 32.28 L
Estimated CO2
37.9 kg one way
Round trip: 75.7 kg / 167 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.06 $32.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.12 $36.24
Premium $4.65 $19.83 $39.65
Diesel $5.30 $22.60 $45.19

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 Aurora. The current time is 11:58:19.

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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.