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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
70.12 mi
01h 27m
Flight
67.99 mi
109.42 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.99 mi
Kilometers
109.42 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.12 mi
Kilometers
112.84 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dakota City
Wed, Apr 15, 1:16 AM CDT
Return by in Fremont
Wed, Apr 15, 2:44 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 Dakota City
Wed, Apr 15, 1:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fremont
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Lyons
NE

City in Burt County, Nebraska

From Fremont
35.1 mi
00h 43m
To Dakota City
35 mi
00h 43m

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
66°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    64 m · 21 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 5th Street

    58 m · 13 sec · West 5th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Broad Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · North Broad Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Highway 77

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Highway 77

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 77

    16.8 mi · 20 min

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Charde Avenue

    58 m · 3 sec · Charde Avenue

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Charde Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Charde Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Highway 77

    26.7 mi · 31 min · Highway 77

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Bluff Street

    38 m · 6 sec · South Bluff Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto South Bluff Street

    3031 ft · 1 min · South Bluff Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Highway 77

    832 ft · 24 sec · Highway 77

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 77

    31 m · 4 sec · Highway 77

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 77

    12.9 mi · 15 min · Highway 77

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Broadway Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Broadway Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North 16th Street

    17 m · 4 sec · North 16th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Broadway Street

    28 m · 7 sec · Broadway Street

  17. 17

    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.

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
17 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
0 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 77
48.7 mi · 69%
US 77
16.8 mi · 24%
North Broad Street
1.66 mi · 2%
Charde Avenue
1.6 mi · 2%
Broadway Street
0.73 mi · 1%
South Bluff Street
0.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.1 mi
68 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lyons
00h 43m from Fremont
Leave By
3:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Omaha

89 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fremont and Dakota City. Straight-line distance: 67.99 mi (109.42 km).

Fremont

#1 Fremont

Town in Nebraska, USA

Population26,227
Coordinates41.4333300, -96.4980800
Altitude365
CountryUnited States
Dakota City

#2 Dakota City

Dakota City is a city located in Dakota County, Nebraska, United States.

Population1,859
Coordinates42.4155500, -96.4183600
Altitude336
CountryUnited States
Start: Fremont (-96.49808, 41.43333)
End: Dakota City (-96.41836, 42.41555)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.48 gal
9.37 L · about $9.35
Round trip
$18.70
4.96 gal · 18.74 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 44.1 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Nebraska · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Fremont and Dakota City. The current time is 23:48:36.

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.