How far is Fremont, NE from Bennington, NE?

The driving distance from Fremont, NE to Bennington, NE is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.88 mi
00h 29m
Flight
18.26 mi
29.39 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.26 mi
Kilometers
29.39 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.88 mi
Kilometers
33.6 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bennington
Wed, Apr 15, 12:17 AM CDT
Return by in Fremont
Wed, Apr 15, 12:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fremont
2026-04-14T23:48
Arrive Bennington
Wed, Apr 15, 12:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fremont
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Valley
NE

City in Nebraska, United States

From Fremont
10.4 mi
00h 14m
To Bennington
10.4 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph SSW
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    44 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 4th Street

    157 m · 29 sec · West 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1052 ft · 29 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East 1st Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East 1st Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Bell Street

    2677 ft · 55 sec · South Bell Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Old Highway 275

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Old Highway 275

  7. 7

    Continue on Reichmuth Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Reichmuth Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Highway 36

    1.2 km · 1 min · Highway 36

  9. 9

    Continue on Pawnee Road

    9.2 mi · 12 min · Pawnee Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pawnee Road

    41 m · 3 sec · Pawnee Road

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Pawnee Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Pawnee Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway 36

    1.5 km · 1 min · Highway 36

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North 156th Street

    2708 ft · 1 min · North 156th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    57 m · 11 sec · 1st Street

  15. 15

    Turn left

    13 m · 3 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pawnee Road
12.3 mi · 59%
Old Highway 275
2.81 mi · 13%
Reichmuth Road
2 mi · 10%
Highway 36
1.68 mi · 8%
East 1st Street
0.67 mi · 3%
North 156th Street
0.51 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pawnee Road

Continue on Pawnee Road

9.16 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
18.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley
00h 14m from Fremont
Leave By
7:30 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Fremont and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bennington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Fremont and 10.4 miles from Bennington.

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

The direct path is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.79 one way or $5.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Fremont and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bennington.

Stop Ideas Near Valley

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

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

RAIL

Omaha

36 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

63 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fremont and Bennington. Straight-line distance: 18.26 mi (29.39 km).

Fremont

#1 Fremont

Town in Nebraska, USA

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

#2 Bennington

City in Douglas County, Nebraska, United States

Population1,518
Coordinates41.3647200, -96.1578000
Altitude337
CountryUnited States
Start: Fremont (-96.49808, 41.43333)
End: Bennington (-96.1578, 41.36472)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.74 gal
2.79 L · about $2.79
Round trip
$5.58
1.48 gal · 5.58 L
Estimated CO2
6.6 kg one way
Round trip: 13.2 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.79 $5.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.15 $6.29
Premium $4.65 $3.44 $6.89
Diesel $5.30 $3.92 $7.85

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 Bennington. The current time is 23:48:01.

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.