How far is Fremont, NE from Burwell, NE?
The driving distance from Fremont, NE to Burwell, NE is about 158.9 miles (255.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138.3 miles (222.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 03h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Village in Nebraska, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fremont and Burwell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fremont and Burwell.
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Start on the route
64 m · 21 sec
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Turn left onto West 5th Street
58 m · 13 sec · West 5th Street
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Turn right onto North Broad Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · North Broad Street
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Continue on Highway 77
8.9 mi · 10 min · Highway 77
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Continue on Highway 275
14.3 mi · 15 min · Highway 275
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Turn left onto State Highway 91
131 m · 11 sec · State Highway 91
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Continue on Highway 91
3.7 mi · 4 min · Highway 91
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Continue on 4th Street
3104 ft · 1 min · 4th Street
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Continue on Highway 91
6 mi · 7 min · Highway 91
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Continue on Road W
17.9 mi · 21 min · Road W
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Continue on State Highway 91
11.6 mi · 13 min · State Highway 91
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Take the exit left toward US 81 South, NE 91 West
1427 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 91
11.5 mi · 13 min · State Highway 91
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Continue on East 2nd Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East 2nd Street
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Continue on State Highway 91
6.8 mi · 8 min · State Highway 91
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Continue on Highway 91
8.8 mi · 10 min · Highway 91
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Turn right onto West State Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West State Street
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Continue on Highway 91
18.4 mi · 21 min · Highway 91
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Continue on East Orchard Street
2656 ft · 53 sec · East Orchard Street
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Continue on Highway 91
9 mi · 10 min · Highway 91
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 281
6 mi · 7 min · Highway 281
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Turn left onto Highway 70 - 91
11.1 mi · 13 min · Highway 70 - 91
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Continue on Highway 70/91
2.5 mi · 3 min · Highway 70/91
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Continue on Highway 91
16.1 mi · 19 min · Highway 91
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Continue on Highway 11
1.5 km · 1 min · Highway 11
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Continue on North 1st Avenue
748 ft · 17 sec · North 1st Avenue
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Turn right onto G Street
2088 ft · 1 min · G Street
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Turn left onto South 7th Avenue
47 m · 7 sec · South 7th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 7th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fremont and Burwell.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Highway 91
Continue on Highway 91
18.4 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Fremont and Slight Chance Light Rain near Burwell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fremont to Burwell?
The road trip is about 158.9 miles (255.7 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?
Lindsay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.3 miles from Fremont and 79.6 miles from Burwell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138.3 miles (222.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.16 one way or $42.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Fremont and Slight Chance Light Rain near Burwell.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fremont and Burwell. Straight-line distance: 138.24 mi (222.47 km).
#1 Fremont
Town in Nebraska, USA
| Population | 26,227 |
| Coordinates | 41.4333300, -96.4980800 |
| Altitude | 365 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Burwell
City in Garfield County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 1,162 |
| Coordinates | 41.7816700, -99.1331500 |
| Altitude | 663 |
| Country | United States |
End: Burwell (-99.13315, 41.78167)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 256 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $21.16 | $42.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.86 | $47.72 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.11 | $52.22 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.76 | $59.51 |
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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