How far is Fremont, NE from Kimball, NE?
The driving distance from Fremont, NE to Kimball, NE is about 429.2 miles (690.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 371.8 miles (598.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 47m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 07h 23m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Dawson County, Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fremont and Kimball.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fremont and Kimball.
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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
269.7 mi · 4 hr 30 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Sidney, Cheyanne
80.7 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NE 71 North: Gering, Scottsbluff
1749 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto South Highway 71
1 mi · 1 min · South Highway 71
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Turn left onto Link 53E
572 ft · 15 sec · Link 53E
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Link 53E
4 m · 1 sec · Link 53E
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Exit the roundabout onto Link 53E
1553 ft · 34 sec · Link 53E
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East 3rd Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East 3rd Street
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Turn right onto South Chesnut Street
13 m · 1 sec · South Chesnut Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Chesnut Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fremont and Kimball.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 80 west
Continue straight
270 mi · 04h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Fremont and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Kimball.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fremont to Kimball?
The road trip is about 429.2 miles (690.8 km) and usually takes 07h 23m 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?
Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 214.2 miles from Fremont and 215.1 miles from Kimball.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 371.8 miles (598.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.4 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 $57.13 one way or $114.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 134.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Fremont and Kimball, 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 Slight Chance Rain Showers near Kimball.
Stop Ideas Near Lexington
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 Lexington.
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McCook
Hastings
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fremont and Kimball. Straight-line distance: 371.86 mi (598.45 km).
#1 Fremont
Town in Nebraska, USA
| Population | 26,227 |
| Coordinates | 41.4333300, -96.4980800 |
| Altitude | 365 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kimball
City in Kimball County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 2,282 |
| Coordinates | 41.2358100, -103.6630000 |
| Altitude | 1437 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kimball (-103.663, 41.23581)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 691 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 21m |
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 | $57.13 | $114.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $64.43 | $128.87 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $70.51 | $141.02 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $80.36 | $160.71 |
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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