How far is Fremont, NE from La Vista, NE?

The driving distance from Fremont, NE to La Vista, NE is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.1 mi
00h 44m
Flight
29.74 mi
47.86 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.74 mi
Kilometers
47.86 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.1 mi
Kilometers
61.31 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Vista
Wed, May 13, 7:48 PM CDT
Return by in Fremont
Wed, May 13, 8:33 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fremont
2026-05-13T19:04
Arrive La Vista
Wed, May 13, 7:48 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fremont
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Waterloo
NE

Village in Nebraska, United States

From Fremont
18.6 mi
00h 22m
To La Vista
19.5 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 mph NNW
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fremont and La Vista.

  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 3 toward Highway 77

    103 m · 4 sec · Highway 77

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 77

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Highway 77

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Highway 77

    50 m · 2 sec · Highway 77

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 77

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Highway 77

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US 275 East: Omaha

    5 m · 1 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto US 275 East: Omaha

    1952 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    12.4 mi · 13 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 680, I 80

    2622 ft · 54 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 680 South

    2364 ft · 58 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Downtown

    1.3 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward La Vista, Ralston

    1552 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on La Vista, Ralston

    130 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto South 84th Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South 84th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Park View Boulevard

    2908 ft · 1 min · Park View Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Lillian Avenue

    1222 ft · 54 sec · Lillian Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lillian Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 275 East
23.8 mi · 63%
Highway 77
2.92 mi · 8%
I 80 East
2.69 mi · 7%
I 680 South
2.44 mi · 6%
South 84th Street
2.36 mi · 6%
North Broad Street
1.62 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 275 East

Merge slight left

12.4 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
29.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterloo
00h 22m from Fremont
Leave By
7:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fremont and Sunny near La Vista.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fremont to La Vista?

The road trip is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Waterloo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Fremont and 19.5 miles from La Vista.

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

The direct path is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.05 one way or $10.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fremont and Sunny near La Vista.

Stop Ideas Near Waterloo

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

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

RAIL

Omaha

30 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

63 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fremont and La Vista. Straight-line distance: 29.74 mi (47.86 km).

Fremont

#1 Fremont

Town in Nebraska, USA

Population26,227
Coordinates41.4333300, -96.4980800
Altitude365
CountryUnited States
La Vista

#2 La Vista

City in Nebraska, United States

Population17,020
Coordinates41.1838900, -96.0311300
Altitude338
CountryUnited States
Start: (-96.498073, 41.43333)
End: Lillian Avenue (-96.03113, 41.183886)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.34 gal
5.09 L · about $5.05
Round trip
$10.11
2.68 gal · 10.18 L
Estimated CO2
11.9 kg one way
Round trip: 23.8 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.05 $10.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.70 $11.40
Premium $4.65 $6.24 $12.47
Diesel $5.30 $7.11 $14.21

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Fremont and La Vista. The current time is 19:04:10.

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.