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.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
86.36 mi
01h 45m
Flight
61.98 mi
99.74 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.98 mi
Kilometers
99.74 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.36 mi
Kilometers
138.98 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nebraska City
Fri, Apr 17, 10:46 AM CDT
Return by in Fremont
Fri, Apr 17, 12:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fremont
2026-04-17T09:01
Arrive Nebraska City
Fri, Apr 17, 10:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fremont
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bellevue
NE

The most populous city in Sarpy County, Nebraska.

From Fremont
43.2 mi
00h 52m
To Nebraska City
43.2 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 23 mph W
Destination
77°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
22 mph SW

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. 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

    6 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 480 North, US 75: Eppley Airfield, Downtown, Bellevue

    1535 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on US 75 South: Bellevue

    1.1 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on US 75 south

    854 ft · 21 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Kennedy Freeway

    9.4 mi · 10 min · Kennedy Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    2042 ft · 50 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Hidden Valley Drive

    1196 ft · 24 sec · Hidden Valley Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on Highway 34

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Highway 34

  24. 24

    Continue on US Highway 34

    3.8 mi · 4 min · US Highway 34

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right

    2917 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight right

    24.6 mi · 26 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward IA 2: Sidney, Nebr City

    1504 ft · 42 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto State Highway 2

    3.1 mi · 4 min · State Highway 2

  29. 29

    Continue on Highway 2

    1515 ft · 32 sec · Highway 2

  30. 30

    Turn right onto East 4th Corso

    1.4 km · 1 min · East 4th Corso

  31. 31

    Turn right onto South 1st Street

    1138 ft · 36 sec · South 1st Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Central Avenue

  33. 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.

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
33 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
5 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 34
28.9 mi · 33%
US 275 East
23.8 mi · 28%
Kennedy Freeway
9.75 mi · 11%
I 80 East
6.8 mi · 8%
State Highway 2
3.08 mi · 4%
Highway 77
2.92 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.4 mi
62 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bellevue
00h 52m from Fremont
Leave By
3:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Fremont and Chance 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 $11.50 one way or $23.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Fremont and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Nebraska City.

Stop Ideas Near Bellevue

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

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

RAIL

Omaha

13 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

78 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fremont and Nebraska City. Straight-line distance: 61.98 mi (99.74 km).

Fremont

#1 Fremont

Town in Nebraska, USA

Population26,227
Coordinates41.4333300, -96.4980800
Altitude365
CountryUnited States
Nebraska City

#2 Nebraska City

City and county seat of Otoe County, Nebraska, United States

Population7,292
Coordinates40.6766700, -95.8591700
Altitude322
CountryUnited States
Start: Fremont (-96.49808, 41.43333)
End: Nebraska City (-95.85917, 40.67667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.05 gal
11.54 L · about $11.50
Round trip
$23.00
6.1 gal · 23.08 L
Estimated CO2
27.1 kg one way
Round trip: 54.2 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.50 $23.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.97 $25.94
Premium $4.65 $14.19 $28.39
Diesel $5.30 $16.18 $32.35

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Fremont and Nebraska City. The current time is 09:01:30.

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.