How far is Fremont, NE from Cambridge, NE?

The driving distance from Fremont, NE to Cambridge, NE is about 252.2 miles (405.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 207.5 miles (333.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
252.19 mi
04h 42m
Flight
207.49 mi
333.93 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
207.49 mi
Kilometers
333.93 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
252.19 mi
Kilometers
405.86 km
Drive Time
04h 42m

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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 04h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cambridge
Fri, Nov 6, 6:32 PM CST
Return by in Fremont
Fri, Nov 6, 11:15 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fremont
2026-11-06T13:49
Arrive Cambridge
Fri, Nov 6, 6:32 PM CST
Route Timing
04h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM CST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:34 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fremont
9:00 PM CST
Early departure recommended

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
Giltner
NE

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

From Fremont
125.9 mi
02h 21m
To Cambridge
126.3 mi
02h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
36°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 5:00 AM CST
Wind
3 mph N
Destination
30°F
Overnight

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    100.6 mi · 1 hr 41 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NE 44: Kearney, Archway Monument

    1748 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue

    12.9 mi · 16 min · 2nd Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Highway 6

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Highway 6

  18. 18

    Continue on US Highway 6 & 34

    9.6 mi · 11 min · US Highway 6 & 34

  19. 19

    Continue on 4th Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · 4th Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on West 4th Avenue

    2008 ft · 49 sec · West 4th Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on US Highway 6 & 34

    9.2 mi · 11 min · US Highway 6 & 34

  22. 22

    Continue on Highway 6 & 34

    21.8 mi · 25 min · Highway 6 & 34

  23. 23

    Continue on Chestnut Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Chestnut Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Highway 6 & 34

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Highway 6 & 34

  25. 25

    Continue on 6 & 34 Highway Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · 6 & 34 Highway Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Highway 6 & 34

    8 mi · 10 min · Highway 6 & 34

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Nasby Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
0 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 west
133 mi · 53%
Highway 6 & 34
34.9 mi · 14%
US Highway 6 & 34
18.9 mi · 7%
County Road 11
16.7 mi · 7%
2nd Avenue
12.9 mi · 5%
County Road 18
12.6 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 80 west

Continue straight

101 mi · 01h 41m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.7 mi
207.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Giltner
02h 21m from Fremont
Leave By
7:34 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Fremont and Areas Of Fog near Cambridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 252.2 miles (405.9 km) and usually takes 04h 42m 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?

Giltner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.9 miles from Fremont and 126.3 miles from Cambridge.

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

The direct path is about 207.5 miles (333.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.7 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.62 one way or $73.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Fremont and Areas Of Fog near Cambridge.

Stop Ideas Near Giltner

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

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

RAIL

Hastings

29 mi away
501 West First St.
RAIL

Holdrege

109 mi away
100 West Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fremont and Cambridge. Straight-line distance: 207.49 mi (333.93 km).

Fremont

#1 Fremont

Town in Nebraska, USA

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

#2 Cambridge

City in Nebraska, United States

Population999
Coordinates40.2819500, -100.1656900
Altitude690
CountryUnited States
Start: Fremont (-96.49808, 41.43333)
End: Cambridge (-100.16569, 40.28195)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 406 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.9 gal
33.69 L · about $36.62
Round trip
$73.25
17.8 gal · 67.38 L
Estimated CO2
79.1 kg one way
Round trip: 158.2 kg / 349 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.12 $36.62 $73.25
Mid-grade $4.38 $39.02 $78.04
Premium $4.88 $43.46 $86.92
Diesel $6.08 $54.10 $108.21

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Fremont and Cambridge. The current time is 13:49:31.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.