How far is Fremont, NE from Plattsmouth, NE?

The driving distance from Fremont, NE to Plattsmouth, NE is about 59.3 miles (95.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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
59.27 mi
01h 19m
Flight
43.29 mi
69.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.29 mi
Kilometers
69.67 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.27 mi
Kilometers
95.39 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plattsmouth
Wed, May 13, 7:05 PM CDT
Return by in Fremont
Wed, May 13, 8:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fremont
2026-05-13T17:46
Arrive Plattsmouth
Wed, May 13, 7:05 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:52 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
Chalco
NE

In Nebraska, USA

From Fremont
29.6 mi
00h 39m
To Plattsmouth
29.6 mi
00h 39m

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
80°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 Plattsmouth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.3 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward 144th Street

    708 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on 144th Street south

    100 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto North 144th Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · North 144th Street

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 50

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 50

  16. 16

    Continue on South 144th Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South 144th Street

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 50

    10.4 mi · 13 min · State Highway 50

  18. 18

    Continue on Highway 50

    1595 ft · 28 sec · Highway 50

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 3 min · Walnut Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Koop Avenue

    1222 ft · 35 sec · Koop Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Koop Anvenue

    726 ft · 14 sec · Koop Anvenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Highway 66

    12.8 mi · 15 min · Highway 66

  23. 23

    Continue on Old Highway 34

    726 ft · 16 sec · Old Highway 34

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 8th Avenue

    83 m · 6 sec · 8th Avenue

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto 8th Avenue

    3129 ft · 1 min · 8th Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Chicago Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Chicago Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto South 6th Street

    117 m · 10 sec · South 6th Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1188 ft · 30 sec · Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn left

    25 m · 6 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
1 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 275 East
21 mi · 35%
Highway 66
12.8 mi · 22%
State Highway 50
11.1 mi · 19%
North 144th Street
4.93 mi · 8%
Highway 77
2.92 mi · 5%
North Broad Street
1.62 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Highway 66

Continue on Highway 66

12.8 mi · 00h 15m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
43.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chalco
00h 39m from Fremont
Leave By
3:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fremont and Sunny near Plattsmouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 59.3 miles (95.4 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Chalco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.6 miles from Fremont and 29.6 miles from Plattsmouth.

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

The direct path is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 3:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.88 one way or $15.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chalco

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

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

RAIL

Omaha

20 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

62 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fremont and Plattsmouth. Straight-line distance: 43.29 mi (69.67 km).

Fremont

#1 Fremont

Town in Nebraska, USA

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

#2 Plattsmouth

City in and county seat of Cass County, Nebraska, United States

Population6,416
Coordinates41.0113900, -95.8822300
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Start: Fremont (-96.49808, 41.43333)
End: Plattsmouth (-95.88223, 41.01139)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.09 gal
7.92 L · about $7.88
Round trip
$15.76
4.18 gal · 15.84 L
Estimated CO2
18.6 kg one way
Round trip: 37.1 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.88 $15.76
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.89 $17.78
Premium $4.65 $9.73 $19.45
Diesel $5.30 $11.09 $22.17

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Fremont and Plattsmouth. The current time is 17:46:04.

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.