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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.26 mi
00h 45m
Flight
28.41 mi
45.72 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.41 mi
Kilometers
45.72 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.26 mi
Kilometers
56.74 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ralston
Wed, Apr 15, 10:38 AM CDT
Return by in Fremont
Wed, Apr 15, 11:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fremont
2026-04-15T09:53
Arrive Ralston
Wed, Apr 15, 10:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fremont
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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
17.6 mi
00h 22m
To Ralston
17.6 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 mph ENE
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NNE

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.

  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

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 680, I 80

    2622 ft · 54 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 680 South

    2364 ft · 58 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Downtown

    1.3 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward La Vista, Ralston

    1552 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on La Vista, Ralston

    130 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto South 84th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South 84th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Q Street

    59 m · 11 sec · Q Street

  21. 21

    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.

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 275 East
23.8 mi · 68%
Highway 77
2.92 mi · 8%
I 680 South
2.44 mi · 7%
I 80 East
2.32 mi · 7%
North Broad Street
1.62 mi · 5%
South 84th Street
1.14 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
28.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterloo
00h 22m from Fremont
Leave By
7:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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 Ralston. Straight-line distance: 28.41 mi (45.72 km).

Fremont

#1 Fremont

Town in Nebraska, USA

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

#2 Ralston

City in Douglas County, Nebraska, United States

Population7,254
Coordinates41.2052800, -96.0425200
Altitude349
CountryUnited States
Start: Fremont (-96.49808, 41.43333)
End: Ralston (-96.04252, 41.20528)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.24 gal
4.71 L · about $4.68
Round trip
$9.35
2.48 gal · 9.42 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Nebraska · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Fremont and Ralston. The current time is 09:53:17.

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.