How far is Fremont, NE from Omaha, NE?

The driving distance from Fremont, NE to Omaha, NE is about 40.4 miles (65 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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
40.41 mi
00h 46m
Flight
31.4 mi
50.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.4 mi
Kilometers
50.54 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.41 mi
Kilometers
65.03 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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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 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Omaha
Wed, Apr 22, 9:03 PM CDT
Return by in Fremont
Wed, Apr 22, 9:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fremont
2026-04-22T20:17
Arrive Omaha
Wed, Apr 22, 9:03 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:58 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
Waterloo
NE

Village in Nebraska, United States

From Fremont
18.1 mi
00h 23m
To Omaha
22.2 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 21 mph S
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13.8 mi · 18 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Dodge Street

    4.1 mi · 9 min · Dodge Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto South 31st Street

    545 ft · 25 sec · South 31st Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Douglas Street

    2494 ft · 1 min · Douglas Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South 25th Street

    118 m · 10 sec · South 25th Street

  16. 16

    Continue on South 24th Avenue

    121 m · 14 sec · South 24th Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Harney Street

    1986 ft · 1 min · Harney Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harney Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 275 East
26.5 mi · 66%
Dodge Street
4.12 mi · 10%
Highway 77
2.92 mi · 7%
North Broad Street
1.62 mi · 4%
Douglas Street
0.47 mi · 1%
Harney Street
0.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 275 East

Continue straight

13.8 mi · 00h 18m

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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
31.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterloo
00h 23m from Fremont
Leave By
4:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fremont and Sunny near Omaha.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.4 miles (65 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Waterloo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Fremont and 22.2 miles from Omaha.

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

The direct path is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 4:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.39 one way or $10.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Omaha. Straight-line distance: 31.4 mi (50.54 km).

Fremont

#1 Fremont

Town in Nebraska, USA

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

#2 Omaha

The largest city in Nebraska and the center of the Omaha metropolitan area.

Population478,393
Coordinates41.2562600, -95.9404300
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Start: (-96.498073, 41.43333)
End: Harney Street (-95.940428, 41.256566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.43 gal
5.4 L · about $5.39
Round trip
$10.79
2.86 gal · 10.8 L
Estimated CO2
12.7 kg one way
Round trip: 25.4 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.39 $10.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.08 $12.16
Premium $4.65 $6.66 $13.31
Diesel $5.30 $7.58 $15.17

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fremont and Omaha. The current time is 20:17:15.

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.