How far is Fremont, NE from Hastings, NE?

The driving distance from Fremont, NE to Hastings, NE is about 154.4 miles (248.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.6 miles (184.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m 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
154.39 mi
02h 22m
Flight
114.62 mi
184.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.62 mi
Kilometers
184.47 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.39 mi
Kilometers
248.46 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hastings
Tue, May 12, 8:53 PM CDT
Return by in Fremont
Tue, May 12, 11:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fremont
2026-05-12T18:30
Arrive Hastings
Tue, May 12, 8:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:46 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
Goehner
NE

Human settlement in Seward County, Nebraska, United States of America

From Fremont
77.2 mi
01h 11m
To Hastings
77.2 mi
01h 11m

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
57°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    61 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 34, US 281: Grand Island, Hastings

    1422 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    2268 ft · 55 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 281

    8.5 mi · 10 min · US Highway 281

  18. 18

    Continue on Highway 281

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Highway 281

  19. 19

    Continue on North Burlington Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Burlington Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West 7th Street

    1343 ft · 29 sec · West 7th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Saint Joseph Avenue

    1336 ft · 1 min · North Saint Joseph Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    68 m · 4 sec · West 3rd Street

  23. 23

    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 Hastings.

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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 west
93.2 mi · 60%
County Road 11
16.7 mi · 11%
County Road 18
12.6 mi · 8%
US Highway 281
8.46 mi · 5%
Highway 281
6.84 mi · 4%
Highway 77
6.43 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 80 west

Continue straight

61 mi · 01h 01m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.8 mi
114.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Goehner
01h 11m from Fremont
Leave By
1:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Fremont and Partly Cloudy near Hastings.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 154.4 miles (248.5 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?

Goehner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.2 miles from Fremont and 77.2 miles from Hastings.

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

The direct path is about 114.6 miles (184.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.8 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 1:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.55 one way or $41.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Fremont and Partly Cloudy near Hastings.

Stop Ideas Near Goehner

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

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

RAIL

Lincoln

43 mi away
201 North 7th St.
RAIL

Hastings

102 mi away
501 West First St.
RAIL

Omaha

118 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fremont and Hastings. Straight-line distance: 114.62 mi (184.47 km).

Fremont

#1 Fremont

Town in Nebraska, USA

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

#2 Hastings

County seat of Adams County, Nebraska, United States

Population24,725
Coordinates40.5861200, -98.3883900
Altitude587
CountryUnited States
Start: (-96.498073, 41.43333)
End: West 3rd Street (-98.38839, 40.586103)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 248 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.45 gal
20.62 L · about $20.55
Round trip
$41.10
10.9 gal · 41.24 L
Estimated CO2
48.4 kg one way
Round trip: 96.9 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.55 $41.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.18 $46.36
Premium $4.65 $25.36 $50.73
Diesel $5.30 $28.91 $57.81

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 Hastings. The current time is 18:30:39.

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.