How far is Fremont, NE from Crete, NE?
The driving distance from Fremont, NE to Crete, NE is about 76.2 miles (122.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.6 miles (97.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fremont and Crete.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fremont and Crete.
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Start on the route
44 m · 12 sec
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Turn right onto West 4th Street
57 m · 16 sec · West 4th Street
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Turn left onto North Broad Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Highway 77
6 m · 1 sec · Highway 77
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 77
3080 ft · 43 sec · Highway 77
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Continue on County Road 11
11.5 mi · 13 min · County Road 11
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Take the exit slight right
5.2 mi · 6 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway
47 m · 2 sec · Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway
11.7 mi · 13 min · Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway
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Continue on County Road 18
1.8 mi · 2 min · County Road 18
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Continue on North Highway 77
2678 ft · 44 sec · North Highway 77
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Continue on County Road 18
10.9 mi · 12 min · County Road 18
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 west
17.4 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NE 103: Crete, Pleasant Dale, Doane University
1599 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto 154th Road
3132 ft · 45 sec · 154th Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 154th Road
41 m · 2 sec · 154th Road
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Exit the roundabout onto 154th Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · 154th Road
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Continue on North 5th Street
1268 ft · 25 sec · North 5th Street
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Continue on 154th Road
6.4 mi · 8 min · 154th Road
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Continue on Highway 103
3.6 mi · 5 min · Highway 103
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Turn right onto East Highway 33
1.6 mi · 2 min · East Highway 33
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Continue on Hawthorne Avenue
1772 ft · 39 sec · Hawthorne Avenue
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Turn right onto East 13th Street
1667 ft · 41 sec · East 13th Street
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Turn right onto Main Avenue
925 ft · 25 sec · Main Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fremont and Crete.
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.
I 80 west
Take the exit slight right toward I 80 west
17.4 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Fremont and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Crete.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fremont to Crete?
The road trip is about 76.2 miles (122.7 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?
Davey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.1 miles from Fremont and 38.1 miles from Crete.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.6 miles (97.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.14 one way or $20.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Fremont and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Crete.
Stop Ideas Near Davey
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Davey.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fremont and Crete. Straight-line distance: 60.67 mi (97.64 km).
#1 Fremont
Town in Nebraska, USA
| Population | 26,227 |
| Coordinates | 41.4333300, -96.4980800 |
| Altitude | 365 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Crete
Town in Saline County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 6,875 |
| Coordinates | 40.6277800, -96.9614200 |
| Altitude | 412 |
| Country | United States |
End: Crete (-96.96142, 40.62778)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 123 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $10.14 | $20.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.44 | $22.88 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.52 | $25.04 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.27 | $28.54 |
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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