How far is Fremont, NE from Ralston, NE?
The driving distance from Fremont, NE to Ralston, NE is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
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Halfway Point
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Village in Nebraska, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fremont and Ralston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fremont and Ralston.
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Start on the route
44 m · 12 sec
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Turn right onto West 4th Street
57 m · 16 sec · West 4th Street
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Turn left onto North Broad Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Highway 77
103 m · 4 sec · Highway 77
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 77
1.4 mi · 2 min · Highway 77
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Highway 77
50 m · 2 sec · Highway 77
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 77
1.4 mi · 2 min · Highway 77
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US 275 East: Omaha
5 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 275 East: Omaha
1952 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
12.4 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
11.1 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 680, I 80
2622 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 680 South
2364 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Downtown
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward La Vista, Ralston
1552 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on La Vista, Ralston
130 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto South 84th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South 84th Street
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Turn left onto Q Street
59 m · 11 sec · Q Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Q Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fremont and Ralston.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 275 East
Merge slight left
12.4 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fremont and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ralston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fremont to Ralston?
The road trip is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Waterloo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Fremont and 17.6 miles from Ralston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.68 one way or $9.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 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 Ralston.
Stop Ideas Near Waterloo
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 Waterloo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fremont and Ralston. Straight-line distance: 28.41 mi (45.72 km).
#1 Fremont
Town in Nebraska, USA
| Population | 26,227 |
| Coordinates | 41.4333300, -96.4980800 |
| Altitude | 365 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ralston
City in Douglas County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 7,254 |
| Coordinates | 41.2052800, -96.0425200 |
| Altitude | 349 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ralston (-96.04252, 41.20528)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.68 | $9.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.27 | $10.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.77 | $11.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.58 | $13.15 |
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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