How far is Fremont, NE from Gering, NE?

The driving distance from Fremont, NE to Gering, NE is about 443.5 miles (713.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 370.8 miles (596.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
443.52 mi
06h 40m
Flight
370.78 mi
596.71 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
370.78 mi
Kilometers
596.71 km
Flight Time
00h 44m

Driving Distance

Road route
443.52 mi
Kilometers
713.77 km
Drive Time
06h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 06h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gering
Thu, Apr 30, 7:37 AM MDT
Return by in Fremont
Thu, Apr 30, 3:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fremont
2026-04-30T01:57
Arrive Gering
Thu, Apr 30, 8:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:40 AM to 1:10 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fremont
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Cozad
NE

City in Nebraska

From Fremont
221.1 mi
03h 20m
To Gering
222.4 mi
03h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fremont and Gering.

  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 1 toward Highway 77

    6 m · 1 sec · Highway 77

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 77

    3080 ft · 43 sec · Highway 77

  6. 6

    Continue on County Road 11

    11.5 mi · 13 min · County Road 11

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway

    47 m · 2 sec · Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway

    11.7 mi · 13 min · Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on County Road 18

    1.8 mi · 2 min · County Road 18

  11. 11

    Continue on North Highway 77

    2678 ft · 44 sec · North Highway 77

  12. 12

    Continue on County Road 18

    10.9 mi · 12 min · County Road 18

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 west

    32.2 mi · 37 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    246.5 mi · 4 hr 7 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 26, NE 61: Ogallala, Grant

    1578 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Highway 26/61

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Highway 26/61

  17. 17

    Continue on East A Street

    2278 ft · 50 sec · East A Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East 8th Street

    101 m · 10 sec · East 8th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Spruce Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · North Spruce Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Highway 26 West

    24.2 mi · 28 min · Highway 26 West

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    59.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  22. 22

    Turn left

    1 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Turn right

    30 mi · 35 min

  24. 24

    Continue on Old Oregon Trail

    1.1 km · 1 min · Old Oregon Trail

  25. 25

    Continue on M Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · M Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto 10th Street

    1530 ft · 1 min · 10th Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Q Street

    12 m · 2 sec · Q Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Q Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fremont and Gering.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
28 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
0 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 west
279 mi · 63%
Highway 26 West
84 mi · 19%
County Road 11
16.7 mi · 4%
County Road 18
12.6 mi · 3%
Highway 77
6.43 mi · 1%
Wahoo Expressway
5.85 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 80 west

Continue straight

247 mi · 04h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 40m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+72.7 mi
370.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cozad
03h 20m from Fremont
Leave By
10:40 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Fremont and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Gering.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fremont to Gering?

The road trip is about 443.5 miles (713.8 km) and usually takes 06h 40m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cozad is a useful midpoint, sitting about 221.1 miles from Fremont and 222.4 miles from Gering.

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

The direct path is about 370.8 miles (596.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.7 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $59.02 one way or $118.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 139.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Fremont and Gering, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fremont and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Gering.

Stop Ideas Near Cozad

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

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

RAIL

Holdrege

70 mi away
100 West Ave.
RAIL

McCook

91 mi away
101 Norris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fremont and Gering. Straight-line distance: 370.78 mi (596.71 km).

Fremont

#1 Fremont

Town in Nebraska, USA

Population26,227
Coordinates41.4333300, -96.4980800
Altitude365
CountryUnited States
Gering

#2 Gering

City in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, United States

Population8,061
Coordinates41.8258000, -103.6605000
Altitude1192
CountryUnited States
Start: (-96.498073, 41.43333)
End: Q Street (-103.6605, 41.825782)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 714 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.65 gal
59.24 L · about $59.02
Round trip
$118.03
31.3 gal · 118.48 L
Estimated CO2
139.1 kg one way
Round trip: 278.2 kg / 613 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $59.02 $118.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $66.56 $133.12
Premium $4.65 $72.84 $145.67
Diesel $5.30 $83.01 $166.02

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 30, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Fremont, NE and Gering, NE. The current time in Fremont is 01:57:43, although it is 00:57:43 in Gering.

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.