How far is Fremont, NE from Fairbury, NE?
The driving distance from Fremont, NE to Fairbury, NE is about 122.2 miles (196.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.4 miles (155.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 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.
Human settlement in Seward County, Nebraska, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fremont and Fairbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fremont and Fairbury.
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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
26.4 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NE 15: Seward, Fairbury
1654 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NE 15 South: Fairbury
52 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto 280th Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · 280th Road
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Turn right onto Pioneers Road
1.1 km · 48 sec · Pioneers Road
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Continue on Highway 6
2186 ft · 29 sec · Highway 6
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Continue on 294th Road
4.7 mi · 5 min · 294th Road
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Continue on Highway 6
5.9 mi · 7 min · Highway 6
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Turn left onto Highway 15
34.2 mi · 41 min · Highway 15
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Continue on K Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · K Street
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Turn right onto 6th Street
2638 ft · 1 min · 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fremont and Fairbury.
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 15
Turn left onto Highway 15
34.2 mi · 00h 41m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fremont to Fairbury?
The road trip is about 122.2 miles (196.7 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
Pleasant Dale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.1 miles from Fremont and 61.1 miles from Fairbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.4 miles (155.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 1:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.25 one way or $32.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Fremont and Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairbury.
Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Dale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fremont and Fairbury. Straight-line distance: 96.41 mi (155.15 km).
#1 Fremont
Town in Nebraska, USA
| Population | 26,227 |
| Coordinates | 41.4333300, -96.4980800 |
| Altitude | 365 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fairbury
City in Jefferson County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 3,646 |
| Coordinates | 40.1372200, -97.1805900 |
| Altitude | 404 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairbury (-97.18059, 40.13722)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 197 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $16.25 | $32.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.33 | $36.66 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.06 | $40.12 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.86 | $45.72 |
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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