How far is Fremont, NE from Battle Creek, NE?

The driving distance from Fremont, NE to Battle Creek, NE is about 88 miles (141.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.9 miles (110.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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
88.01 mi
01h 45m
Flight
68.92 mi
110.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.92 mi
Kilometers
110.92 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.01 mi
Kilometers
141.64 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Battle Creek
Thu, Apr 16, 10:33 AM CDT
Return by in Fremont
Thu, Apr 16, 12:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fremont
2026-04-16T08:48
Arrive Battle Creek
Thu, Apr 16, 10:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:00 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Beemer
NE

Township in Cuming County, Nebraska

From Fremont
43.9 mi
00h 52m
To Battle Creek
44.1 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 mph S
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fremont and Battle Creek.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    64 m · 21 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 5th Street

    58 m · 13 sec · West 5th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Broad Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · North Broad Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Highway 77

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Highway 77

  5. 5

    Continue on Highway 275

    23 mi · 25 min · Highway 275

  6. 6

    Continue on South Lincoln Street

    1.8 mi · 2 min · South Lincoln Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Highway 275

    7 mi · 8 min · Highway 275

  8. 8

    Continue on Front Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Front Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Highway 275

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Highway 275

  10. 10

    Continue on E Avenue East

    2749 ft · 1 min · E Avenue East

  11. 11

    Continue on Avenue E West

    2531 ft · 1 min · Avenue E West

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway 275

    23.5 mi · 27 min · Highway 275

  13. 13

    Continue on East Omaha Avenue

    3.3 mi · 4 min · East Omaha Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Highway 275

    2 mi · 2 min · Highway 275

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 275

    62 m · 3 sec · Highway 275

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 275

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Highway 275

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Highway 121

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Highway 121

  18. 18

    Continue on North 4th Street

    1508 ft · 48 sec · North 4th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    741 ft · 20 sec · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 275
68.5 mi · 78%
Highway 77
8.9 mi · 10%
East Omaha Avenue
3.34 mi · 4%
South Lincoln Street
1.76 mi · 2%
North Broad Street
1.66 mi · 2%
Highway 121
1.5 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Highway 275

Continue on Highway 275

23.5 mi · 00h 27m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.1 mi
68.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beemer
00h 52m from Fremont
Leave By
3:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Fremont and Sunny near Battle Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fremont to Battle Creek?

The road trip is about 88 miles (141.6 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Beemer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.9 miles from Fremont and 44.1 miles from Battle Creek.

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

The direct path is about 68.9 miles (110.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 3:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.73 one way or $23.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Fremont and Sunny near Battle Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Beemer

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

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

RAIL

Omaha

105 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fremont and Battle Creek. Straight-line distance: 68.92 mi (110.92 km).

Fremont

#1 Fremont

Town in Nebraska, USA

Population26,227
Coordinates41.4333300, -96.4980800
Altitude365
CountryUnited States
Battle Creek

#2 Battle Creek

City in Madison County, Nebraska, United States

Population1,156
Coordinates41.9994500, -97.5983900
Altitude484
CountryUnited States
Start: Fremont (-96.49808, 41.43333)
End: Battle Creek (-97.59839, 41.99945)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.11 gal
11.76 L · about $11.73
Round trip
$23.46
6.22 gal · 23.52 L
Estimated CO2
27.6 kg one way
Round trip: 55.3 kg / 122 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.73 $23.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.23 $26.45
Premium $4.65 $14.47 $28.95
Diesel $5.30 $16.50 $32.99

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Fremont and Battle Creek. The current time is 08:48:27.

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.