How far is Fremont, NE from Grand Island, NE?

The driving distance from Fremont, NE to Grand Island, NE is about 110.9 miles (178.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.1 miles (164.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m 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
110.93 mi
02h 04m
Flight
102.12 mi
164.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.12 mi
Kilometers
164.34 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.93 mi
Kilometers
178.52 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grand Island
Tue, May 12, 8:36 PM CDT
Return by in Fremont
Tue, May 12, 10:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fremont
2026-05-12T18:32
Arrive Grand Island
Tue, May 12, 8:36 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:20 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
Rising City
NE

City in Butler County, Nebraska, United States of America

From Fremont
59.8 mi
01h 02m
To Grand Island
51.2 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 21 mph SSW
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fremont and Grand Island.

  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

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto County Road K

    14.2 mi · 16 min · County Road K

  11. 11

    Continue on 32 Road

    12.3 mi · 14 min · 32 Road

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto 31 Road

    12.2 mi · 14 min · 31 Road

  13. 13

    Continue on County Road 131

    2.8 mi · 3 min · County Road 131

  14. 14

    Continue on East Park Street

    1.2 km · 52 sec · East Park Street

  15. 15

    Continue on County Road 131

    6.8 mi · 8 min · County Road 131

  16. 16

    Continue on County Road 130

    13.4 mi · 16 min · County Road 130

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Highway 92

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Highway 92

  18. 18

    Take the ramp right

    967 ft · 30 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Highway 30

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Highway 30

  20. 20

    Continue on 16th Street

    1 km · 1 min · 16th Street

  21. 21

    Continue on G Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · G Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Highway 30

    20.4 mi · 25 min · Highway 30

  23. 23

    Continue on East 1st Street

    843 ft · 18 sec · East 1st Street

  24. 24

    Continue on East 2nd Street

    2986 ft · 1 min · East 2nd Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North Sycamore Street

    111 m · 15 sec · North Sycamore Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East 3rd Street

    980 ft · 47 sec · East 3rd Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
0 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 30
28.7 mi · 26%
County Road 11
16.7 mi · 15%
County Road K
14.2 mi · 13%
County Road 130
13.4 mi · 12%
32 Road
12.3 mi · 11%
31 Road
12.2 mi · 11%
Longest Stretch

Highway 30

Continue on Highway 30

20.4 mi · 00h 25m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
102.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rising City
01h 02m from Fremont
Leave By
2:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Fremont and Sunny near Grand Island.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fremont to Grand Island?

The road trip is about 110.9 miles (178.5 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

Rising City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.8 miles from Fremont and 51.2 miles from Grand Island.

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

The direct path is about 102.1 miles (164.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 2:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.78 one way or $29.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Fremont and Sunny near Grand Island.

Stop Ideas Near Rising City

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

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

RAIL

Lincoln

65 mi away
201 North 7th St.
RAIL

Hastings

114 mi away
501 West First St.
RAIL

Omaha

115 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fremont and Grand Island. Straight-line distance: 102.12 mi (164.34 km).

Fremont

#1 Fremont

Town in Nebraska, USA

Population26,227
Coordinates41.4333300, -96.4980800
Altitude365
CountryUnited States
Grand Island

#2 Grand Island

The most populous city in Hall County, Nebraska.

Population51,004
Coordinates40.9250100, -98.3420100
Altitude567
CountryUnited States
Start: (-96.498073, 41.43333)
End: West 3rd Street (-98.342013, 40.925014)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 179 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.92 gal
14.82 L · about $14.78
Round trip
$29.56
7.84 gal · 29.64 L
Estimated CO2
34.8 kg one way
Round trip: 69.7 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.78 $29.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.67 $33.34
Premium $4.65 $18.24 $36.49
Diesel $5.30 $20.79 $41.58

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Fremont and Grand Island. The current time is 18:32:07.

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.