How far is Fremont, NE from Ord, NE?
The driving distance from Fremont, NE to Ord, NE is about 146.5 miles (235.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.1 miles (203 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Nance County, Nebraska, United States.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fremont and Ord.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fremont and Ord.
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Start on the route
64 m · 21 sec
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Turn left onto West 5th Street
58 m · 13 sec · West 5th Street
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Turn right onto North Broad Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · North Broad Street
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Continue on Highway 77
1.3 mi · 2 min · Highway 77
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Turn left
1875 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Highway 30
16.9 mi · 19 min · Highway 30
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Turn right onto Road 5
1139 ft · 36 sec · Road 5
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Turn left onto Road S
4 mi · 10 min · Road S
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Turn left onto County Road 19
1.6 km · 2 min · County Road 19
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Turn right onto Road F
18.8 mi · 20 min · Road F
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Continue on 23rd Street East
6.8 mi · 11 min · 23rd Street East
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Continue on Howard Boulevard
4.2 mi · 5 min · Howard Boulevard
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Turn left onto State Highway 22
7.8 mi · 9 min · State Highway 22
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Continue on Columbus Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Columbus Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 22
7.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 22
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Continue on North Elm Street
1496 ft · 32 sec · North Elm Street
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Turn right onto Willard Avenue
2479 ft · 55 sec · Willard Avenue
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Turn left onto South Park Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Park Street
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Continue on State Highway 22
2650 ft · 37 sec · State Highway 22
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Continue on State Highway 22
13.3 mi · 15 min · State Highway 22
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 14
1.2 mi · 1 min · State Highway 14
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Continue on North Johnson Street
2070 ft · 43 sec · North Johnson Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
1878 ft · 38 sec · 3rd Street
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Continue on State Highway 22
15.6 mi · 18 min · State Highway 22
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Continue on Highway 22
9.1 mi · 11 min · Highway 22
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Turn right onto Highway 281
7.8 mi · 9 min · Highway 281
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Turn left onto Highway 22
8.4 mi · 10 min · Highway 22
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Continue on Scotia Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Scotia Avenue
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Continue on Highway 22
1.6 km · 1 min · Highway 22
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Turn right onto Highway 11
2.8 mi · 3 min · Highway 11
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Continue on 1st Street
1.2 km · 1 min · 1st Street
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Continue on Highway 11
11.9 mi · 14 min · Highway 11
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Continue on South 14th Street
2326 ft · 49 sec · South 14th Street
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Turn right
58 m · 14 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fremont and Ord.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Road F
Turn right onto Road F
18.8 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fremont and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ord.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fremont to Ord?
The road trip is about 146.5 miles (235.8 km) and usually takes 03h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Genoa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.1 miles from Fremont and 73.4 miles from Ord.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.1 miles (203 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.50 one way or $38.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fremont and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ord.
Stop Ideas Near Genoa
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 Genoa.
Hastings
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fremont and Ord. Straight-line distance: 126.16 mi (203.03 km).
#1 Fremont
Town in Nebraska, USA
| Population | 26,227 |
| Coordinates | 41.4333300, -96.4980800 |
| Altitude | 365 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ord
Airport in Chicago, Illinois, United States
| Population | 2,052 |
| Coordinates | 41.6033400, -98.9262000 |
| Altitude | 625 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ord (-98.9262, 41.60334)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 236 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $19.50 | $38.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.99 | $43.98 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.06 | $48.12 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.42 | $54.84 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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