How far is Fremont, NE from Nebraska City, NE?
The driving distance from Fremont, NE to Nebraska City, NE is about 86.4 miles (139 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62 miles (99.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Sarpy County, Nebraska.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers
Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fremont and Nebraska City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fremont and Nebraska City.
-
1
Start on the route
44 m · 12 sec
-
2
Turn right onto West 4th Street
57 m · 16 sec · West 4th Street
-
3
Turn left onto North Broad Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street
-
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Highway 77
103 m · 4 sec · Highway 77
-
5
Exit the roundabout onto Highway 77
1.4 mi · 2 min · Highway 77
-
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Highway 77
50 m · 2 sec · Highway 77
-
7
Exit the roundabout onto Highway 77
1.4 mi · 2 min · Highway 77
-
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US 275 East: Omaha
5 m · 1 sec
-
9
Exit the roundabout onto US 275 East: Omaha
1952 ft · 48 sec
-
10
Merge slight left
12.4 mi · 13 min
-
11
Continue straight
11.1 mi · 13 min
-
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 680, I 80
2622 ft · 54 sec
-
13
Keep slight right to continue on I 680 South
2364 ft · 58 sec
-
14
Merge slight left
2 mi · 2 min
-
15
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Downtown
1.3 km · 2 min
-
16
Merge slight left
6 mi · 7 min
-
17
Take the exit slight right toward I 480 North, US 75: Eppley Airfield, Downtown, Bellevue
1535 ft · 37 sec
-
18
Keep slight right to continue on US 75 South: Bellevue
1.1 km · 1 min
-
19
Keep slight left to continue on US 75 south
854 ft · 21 sec
-
20
Merge slight left onto Kennedy Freeway
9.4 mi · 10 min · Kennedy Freeway
-
21
Take the exit slight right
2042 ft · 50 sec
-
22
Turn left onto Hidden Valley Drive
1196 ft · 24 sec · Hidden Valley Drive
-
23
Continue on Highway 34
2.7 mi · 3 min · Highway 34
-
24
Continue on US Highway 34
3.8 mi · 4 min · US Highway 34
-
25
Take the exit slight right
2917 ft · 1 min
-
26
Merge slight right
24.6 mi · 26 min
-
27
Take the exit slight right toward IA 2: Sidney, Nebr City
1504 ft · 42 sec
-
28
Turn right onto State Highway 2
3.1 mi · 4 min · State Highway 2
-
29
Continue on Highway 2
1515 ft · 32 sec · Highway 2
-
30
Turn right onto East 4th Corso
1.4 km · 1 min · East 4th Corso
-
31
Turn right onto South 1st Street
1138 ft · 36 sec · South 1st Street
-
32
Turn left onto Central Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Central Avenue
-
33
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fremont and Nebraska City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 34
Merge slight right
24.6 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Fremont and Showers And Thunderstorms near Nebraska City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fremont to Nebraska City?
The road trip is about 86.4 miles (139 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?
Bellevue is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.2 miles from Fremont and 43.2 miles from Nebraska City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62 miles (99.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.78 one way or $25.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Fremont and Showers And Thunderstorms near Nebraska City.
Stop Ideas Near Bellevue
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 Bellevue.
Omaha
Lincoln
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fremont and Nebraska City. Straight-line distance: 61.98 mi (99.74 km).
#1 Fremont
Town in Nebraska, USA
| Population | 26,227 |
| Coordinates | 41.4333300, -96.4980800 |
| Altitude | 365 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Nebraska City
City and county seat of Otoe County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 7,292 |
| Coordinates | 40.6766700, -95.8591700 |
| Altitude | 322 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nebraska City (-95.85917, 40.67667)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.19 | $12.78 | $25.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.47 | $13.64 | $27.28 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $15.26 | $30.51 |
| Diesel | $6.04 | $18.42 | $36.84 |
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 · Oct 15, 2026