How far is Fremont, NE from Falls City, NE?

The driving distance from Fremont, NE to Falls City, NE is about 135.6 miles (218.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.8 miles (170.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
135.61 mi
02h 48m
Flight
105.79 mi
170.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.79 mi
Kilometers
170.26 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.61 mi
Kilometers
218.24 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Falls City
Fri, May 1, 6:50 PM CDT
Return by in Fremont
Fri, May 1, 9:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fremont
2026-05-01T16:02
Arrive Falls City
Fri, May 1, 6:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:54 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
Murray
NE

Village in Case County, Nebraska, United States

From Fremont
67.8 mi
01h 24m
To Falls City
67.8 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Friday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
62°F
Friday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fremont and Falls City.

  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 3 toward Highway 77

    103 m · 4 sec · Highway 77

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 77

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Highway 77

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Highway 77

    50 m · 2 sec · Highway 77

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 77

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Highway 77

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US 275 East: Omaha

    5 m · 1 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto US 275 East: Omaha

    1952 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    12.4 mi · 13 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 680, I 80

    2622 ft · 54 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 680 South

    2364 ft · 58 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Downtown

    1.3 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 480 North, US 75: Eppley Airfield, Downtown, Bellevue

    1535 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on US 75 South: Bellevue

    1.1 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on US 75 south

    854 ft · 21 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Kennedy Freeway

    9.4 mi · 10 min · Kennedy Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    2042 ft · 50 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Hidden Valley Drive

    1196 ft · 24 sec · Hidden Valley Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on Highway 34

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Highway 34

  24. 24

    Continue on US Highway 34

    3.8 mi · 4 min · US Highway 34

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right

    2917 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight right

    42.9 mi · 46 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward MO A, MO B: Watson

    948 ft · 19 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 3 min

  29. 29

    Turn left

    5 mi · 12 min

  30. 30

    Turn right

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Highway 67

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Highway 67

  32. 32

    Continue on 1st Street

    2803 ft · 60 sec · 1st Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Highway 67

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Highway 67

  34. 34

    Continue on 648 Avenue

    8 mi · 9 min · 648 Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn left onto 712 Road

    3.5 mi · 4 min · 712 Road

  36. 36

    Continue on 651 Boulevard

    4.4 mi · 5 min · 651 Boulevard

  37. 37

    Continue on Harlan Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Harlan Street

  38. 38

    Turn right onto East 16th Street

    13 m · 2 sec · East 16th Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 16th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fremont and Falls 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
39 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
5 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 34
47.3 mi · 35%
US 275 East
23.8 mi · 18%
Kennedy Freeway
9.75 mi · 7%
Highway 67
8.67 mi · 6%
648 Avenue
8.03 mi · 6%
I 80 East
6.8 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 34

Merge slight right

42.9 mi · 00h 46m

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
02h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.8 mi
105.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Murray
01h 24m from Fremont
Leave By
12:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Fremont and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Falls City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fremont to Falls City?

The road trip is about 135.6 miles (218.2 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

Murray is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.8 miles from Fremont and 67.8 miles from Falls City.

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

The direct path is about 105.8 miles (170.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.8 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 12:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.03 one way or $36.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Fremont and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Falls City.

Stop Ideas Near Murray

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

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

RAIL

Omaha

37 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

67 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fremont and Falls City. Straight-line distance: 105.79 mi (170.26 km).

Fremont

#1 Fremont

Town in Nebraska, USA

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

#2 Falls City

City in and county seat of Richardson County, Nebraska, United States

Population4,117
Coordinates40.0608400, -95.6019300
Altitude308
CountryUnited States
Start: Fremont (-96.49808, 41.43333)
End: Falls City (-95.60193, 40.06084)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 218 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.78 gal
18.11 L · about $18.03
Round trip
$36.05
9.56 gal · 36.22 L
Estimated CO2
42.5 kg one way
Round trip: 85 kg / 187 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.03 $36.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.33 $40.66
Premium $4.65 $22.25 $44.49
Diesel $5.30 $25.35 $50.71

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Fremont and Falls City. The current time is 16:02:01.

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.