How far is Fremont, NE from Dakota City, NE?
The driving distance from Fremont, NE to Dakota City, NE is about 70.1 miles (112.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68 miles (109.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.
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.
City in Burt County, Nebraska
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fremont and Dakota City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fremont and Dakota City.
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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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Take the exit slight right toward US 77
16.8 mi · 20 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Charde Avenue
58 m · 3 sec · Charde Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Charde Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Charde Avenue
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Continue on Highway 77
26.7 mi · 31 min · Highway 77
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Bluff Street
38 m · 6 sec · South Bluff Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Bluff Street
3031 ft · 1 min · South Bluff Street
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Continue on Highway 77
832 ft · 24 sec · Highway 77
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 77
31 m · 4 sec · Highway 77
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 77
12.9 mi · 15 min · Highway 77
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Broadway Street
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Turn left onto North 16th Street
17 m · 4 sec · North 16th Street
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
28 m · 7 sec · Broadway Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fremont and Dakota City.
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 77
Continue on Highway 77
26.7 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Fremont and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dakota City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fremont to Dakota City?
The road trip is about 70.1 miles (112.8 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?
Lyons is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.1 miles from Fremont and 35 miles from Dakota City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68 miles (109.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 3:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.35 one way or $18.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Fremont and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dakota City.
Stop Ideas Near Lyons
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 Lyons.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fremont and Dakota City. Straight-line distance: 67.99 mi (109.42 km).
#1 Fremont
Town in Nebraska, USA
| Population | 26,227 |
| Coordinates | 41.4333300, -96.4980800 |
| Altitude | 365 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dakota City
Dakota City is a city located in Dakota County, Nebraska, United States.
| Population | 1,859 |
| Coordinates | 42.4155500, -96.4183600 |
| Altitude | 336 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dakota City (-96.41836, 42.41555)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 113 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $9.35 | $18.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.55 | $21.09 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.54 | $23.08 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.15 | $26.31 |
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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