How far is Fremont, NE from Grant, NE?
The driving distance from Fremont, NE to Grant, NE is about 342 miles (550.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 275 miles (442.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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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 00m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fremont and Grant.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fremont and Grant.
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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
32.2 mi · 37 min
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Continue straight
246.5 mi · 4 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 26, NE 61: Ogallala, Grant
1578 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto South Highway 26/61
1125 ft · 25 sec · South Highway 26/61
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Continue on Highway 61 South
17.8 mi · 21 min · Highway 61 South
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Continue on Central Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
6 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fremont and Grant.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 80 west
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247 mi · 04h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Fremont and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Grant.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fremont to Grant?
The road trip is about 342 miles (550.4 km) and usually takes 06h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Newark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 170.7 miles from Fremont and 171.3 miles from Grant.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 275 miles (442.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 67 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:00 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.52 one way or $91.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Fremont and Grant, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fremont and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Grant.
Stop Ideas Near Newark
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newark.
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Hastings
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fremont and Grant. Straight-line distance: 275.01 mi (442.58 km).
#1 Fremont
Town in Nebraska, USA
| Population | 26,227 |
| Coordinates | 41.4333300, -96.4980800 |
| Altitude | 365 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Grant
Town in Nebraska, United States
| Population | 1,104 |
| Coordinates | 40.8419400, -101.7251700 |
| Altitude | 1040 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grant (-101.72517, 40.84194)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 550 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 15m |
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 | $45.52 | $91.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $51.33 | $102.67 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $56.17 | $112.35 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $64.02 | $128.04 |
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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