How far is Fremont, NE from Holdrege, NE?

The driving distance from Fremont, NE to Holdrege, NE is about 205.5 miles (330.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164.8 miles (265.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
205.46 mi
03h 45m
Flight
164.84 mi
265.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.84 mi
Kilometers
265.28 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
205.46 mi
Kilometers
330.66 km
Drive Time
03h 45m

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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 03h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Holdrege
Sun, Apr 19, 7:45 AM CDT
Return by in Fremont
Sun, Apr 19, 11:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fremont
2026-04-19T04:00
Arrive Holdrege
Sun, Apr 19, 7:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fremont
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Bradshaw
NE

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

From Fremont
102.6 mi
01h 52m
To Holdrege
102.9 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph WNW
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    100.6 mi · 1 hr 41 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NE 44: Kearney, Archway Monument

    1748 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue

    12.9 mi · 16 min · 2nd Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Highway 6

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Highway 6

  18. 18

    Continue on US Highway 6 & 34

    9.6 mi · 11 min · US Highway 6 & 34

  19. 19

    Continue on 4th Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · 4th Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Avenue

    848 ft · 17 sec · East Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
0 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 west
133 mi · 65%
County Road 11
16.7 mi · 8%
2nd Avenue
12.9 mi · 6%
County Road 18
12.6 mi · 6%
US Highway 6 & 34
9.64 mi · 5%
Highway 77
6.43 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 80 west

Continue straight

101 mi · 01h 41m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.7 mi
164.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bradshaw
01h 52m from Fremont
Leave By
9:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fremont and Sunny near Holdrege.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 205.5 miles (330.7 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?

Bradshaw is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.6 miles from Fremont and 102.9 miles from Holdrege.

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

The direct path is about 164.8 miles (265.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.7 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.34 one way or $54.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fremont and Sunny near Holdrege.

Stop Ideas Near Bradshaw

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

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

RAIL

Hastings

63 mi away
501 West First St.
RAIL

Lincoln

87 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fremont and Holdrege. Straight-line distance: 164.84 mi (265.28 km).

Fremont

#1 Fremont

Town in Nebraska, USA

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

#2 Holdrege

City in Nebraska

Population5,384
Coordinates40.4402900, -99.3698200
Altitude710
CountryUnited States
Start: Fremont (-96.49808, 41.43333)
End: Holdrege (-99.36982, 40.44029)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 331 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.25 gal
27.44 L · about $27.34
Round trip
$54.68
14.5 gal · 54.88 L
Estimated CO2
64.4 kg one way
Round trip: 128.9 kg / 284 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.34 $54.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.83 $61.67
Premium $4.65 $33.74 $67.48
Diesel $5.30 $38.45 $76.91

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Fremont and Holdrege. The current time is 04:00:14.

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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.