How far is Fremont, NE from Norfolk, NE?

The driving distance from Fremont, NE to Norfolk, NE is about 76.6 miles (123.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.8 miles (101 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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
76.64 mi
01h 21m
Flight
62.73 mi
100.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.73 mi
Kilometers
100.96 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.64 mi
Kilometers
123.34 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norfolk
Wed, May 13, 8:26 PM CDT
Return by in Fremont
Wed, May 13, 9:48 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 Norfolk
Wed, May 13, 8:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:46 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

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
West Point
NE

City in Nebraska, USA

From Fremont
38.4 mi
00h 41m
To Norfolk
38.3 mi
00h 41m

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
6 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    64 m · 21 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 5th Street

    58 m · 13 sec · West 5th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Broad Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · North Broad Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Highway 77

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Highway 77

  5. 5

    Continue on Highway 275

    23 mi · 25 min · Highway 275

  6. 6

    Continue on South Lincoln Street

    1.8 mi · 2 min · South Lincoln Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Highway 275

    7 mi · 8 min · Highway 275

  8. 8

    Continue on Front Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Front Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Highway 275

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Highway 275

  10. 10

    Continue on E Avenue East

    2749 ft · 1 min · E Avenue East

  11. 11

    Continue on Avenue E West

    2531 ft · 1 min · Avenue E West

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway 275

    23.5 mi · 27 min · Highway 275

  13. 13

    Continue on East Omaha Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · East Omaha Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South 7th Street

    2831 ft · 1 min · South 7th Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South 7th Street

    25 m · 2 sec · South 7th Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto South 7th Street

    805 ft · 22 sec · South 7th Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 7th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 275
59.4 mi · 77%
Highway 77
8.9 mi · 12%
East Omaha Avenue
2.51 mi · 3%
South Lincoln Street
1.76 mi · 2%
North Broad Street
1.66 mi · 2%
Front Street
0.88 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Highway 275

Continue on Highway 275

23.5 mi · 00h 27m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
62.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Point
00h 41m from Fremont
Leave By
3:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fremont and Sunny near Norfolk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 76.6 miles (123.3 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

West Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.4 miles from Fremont and 38.3 miles from Norfolk.

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

The direct path is about 62.8 miles (101 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 3:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.22 one way or $20.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fremont and Sunny near Norfolk.

Stop Ideas Near West Point

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

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

RAIL

Omaha

92 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

114 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fremont and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 62.73 mi (100.96 km).

Fremont

#1 Fremont

Town in Nebraska, USA

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

#2 Norfolk

City in Madison County, Nebraska, United States

Population24,363
Coordinates42.0283400, -97.4170000
Altitude464
CountryUnited States
Start: (-96.498073, 41.43333)
End: South 7th Street (-97.416847, 42.028339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.71 gal
10.24 L · about $10.22
Round trip
$20.44
5.42 gal · 20.48 L
Estimated CO2
24.1 kg one way
Round trip: 48.2 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.22 $20.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.53 $23.05
Premium $4.65 $12.61 $25.22
Diesel $5.30 $14.37 $28.75

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 Norfolk. The current time is 19:04:09.

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.