How far is Fremont, NE from Imperial, NE?

The driving distance from Fremont, NE to Imperial, NE is about 339.6 miles (546.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 275.7 miles (443.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 03m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
339.64 mi
06h 31m
Flight
275.71 mi
443.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
275.71 mi
Kilometers
443.72 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
339.64 mi
Kilometers
546.6 km
Drive Time
06h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Imperial
Wed, May 13, 2:21 AM MDT
Return by in Fremont
Wed, May 13, 9:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fremont
2026-05-12T20:50
Arrive Imperial
Wed, May 13, 3:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:32 AM to 1:02 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
10:56 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
Newark
NE

City in United States of America

From Fremont
169.6 mi
03h 15m
To Imperial
170.1 mi
03h 15m

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
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.2 mi · 3 min · 4th Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on West 4th Avenue

    2008 ft · 49 sec · West 4th Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on US Highway 6 & 34

    9.2 mi · 11 min · US Highway 6 & 34

  22. 22

    Continue on Highway 6 & 34

    21.8 mi · 25 min · Highway 6 & 34

  23. 23

    Continue on Chestnut Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Chestnut Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Highway 6 & 34

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Highway 6 & 34

  25. 25

    Continue on 6 & 34 Highway Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · 6 & 34 Highway Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Highway 6 & 34

    15.4 mi · 19 min · Highway 6 & 34

  27. 27

    Continue on Maple Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Maple Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Highway 6 & 34

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Highway 6 & 34

  29. 29

    Continue on D Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · D Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Highway 6 & 34

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Highway 6 & 34

  31. 31

    Continue on East B Street

    2.3 mi · 6 min · East B Street

  32. 32

    Continue on West Highway 6 & 34

    6.4 mi · 8 min · West Highway 6 & 34

  33. 33

    Continue on Highway 34

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Highway 34

  34. 34

    Turn slight right onto US 6

    103 m · 5 sec

  35. 35

    Continue on US 6

    1.3 km · 54 sec

  36. 36

    Keep slight right

    134 m · 6 sec

  37. 37

    Turn straight onto Highway 6

    37.8 mi · 44 min · Highway 6

  38. 38

    Continue on 338 Avenue

    2.4 mi · 3 min · 338 Avenue

  39. 39

    Continue on Highway 6

    2667 ft · 35 sec · Highway 6

  40. 40

    Continue on 736 Road

    3 mi · 3 min · 736 Road

  41. 41

    Continue on Highway 6

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Highway 6

  42. 42

    Continue on East 1st Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · East 1st Street

  43. 43

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Broadway Street

    1513 ft · 57 sec · Broadway Street

  44. 44

    Turn left onto West 6th Street

    10 m · 1 sec · West 6th Street

  45. 45

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 6th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
45 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
0 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 west
133 mi · 39%
Highway 6 & 34
57 mi · 17%
Highway 6
45.3 mi · 13%
US Highway 6 & 34
18.9 mi · 6%
County Road 11
16.7 mi · 5%
2nd Avenue
12.9 mi · 4%
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

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 31m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.9 mi
275.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newark
03h 15m from Fremont
Leave By
10:56 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Fremont and Sunny near Imperial.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 339.6 miles (546.6 km) and usually takes 06h 31m 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?

Newark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169.6 miles from Fremont and 170.1 miles from Imperial.

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

The direct path is about 275.7 miles (443.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.9 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 $45.21 one way or $90.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Newark

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

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

RAIL

Holdrege

41 mi away
100 West Ave.
RAIL

Hastings

49 mi away
501 West First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fremont and Imperial. Straight-line distance: 275.71 mi (443.72 km).

Fremont

#1 Fremont

Town in Nebraska, USA

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

#2 Imperial

City in Nebraska, United States

Population2,011
Coordinates40.5169400, -101.6432300
Altitude1001
CountryUnited States
Start: Fremont (-96.49808, 41.43333)
End: Imperial (-101.64323, 40.51694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 547 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.99 gal
45.37 L · about $45.21
Round trip
$90.43
23.98 gal · 90.74 L
Estimated CO2
106.6 kg one way
Round trip: 213.1 kg / 470 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $45.21 $90.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $50.99 $101.99
Premium $4.65 $55.80 $111.60
Diesel $5.30 $63.59 $127.19

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 13, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Fremont, NE and Imperial, NE. The current time in Fremont is 20:50:21, although it is 19:50:21 in Imperial.

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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.