How far is Fremont, NE from Sidney, NE?
The driving distance from Fremont, NE to Sidney, NE is about 393.5 miles (633.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 336.9 miles (542.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 49m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Human settlement in Buffalo County, Nebraska, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fremont and Sidney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fremont and Sidney.
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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 1 toward Highway 77
6 m · 1 sec · Highway 77
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 77
3080 ft · 43 sec · Highway 77
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Continue on County Road 11
11.5 mi · 13 min · County Road 11
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Take the exit slight right
5.2 mi · 6 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway
47 m · 2 sec · Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway
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Exit the roundabout onto Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway
11.7 mi · 13 min · Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway
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Continue on County Road 18
1.8 mi · 2 min · County Road 18
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Continue on North Highway 77
2678 ft · 44 sec · North Highway 77
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Continue on County Road 18
10.9 mi · 12 min · County Road 18
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 west
32.2 mi · 37 min
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Continue straight
269.7 mi · 4 hr 30 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Sidney, Cheyanne
43.5 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NE 17J Link: Sidney, Bridgeport
1806 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto Upland Parkway
1.4 km · 1 min · Upland Parkway
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Continue on Link 17J
1.2 mi · 2 min · Link 17J
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Turn left onto Illinois Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Illinois Street
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Turn left onto 10th Avenue
723 ft · 17 sec · 10th Avenue
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Turn right onto King Street
106 m · 21 sec · King Street
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Turn left onto 11th Avenue
8 m · 1 sec · 11th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 11th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fremont and Sidney.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 80 west
Continue straight
270 mi · 04h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Fremont and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sidney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fremont to Sidney?
The road trip is about 393.5 miles (633.3 km) and usually takes 06h 49m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Elm Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 196.4 miles from Fremont and 197.2 miles from Sidney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 336.9 miles (542.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.6 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.38 one way or $104.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 123.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Fremont and Sidney, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fremont and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sidney.
Stop Ideas Near Elm Creek
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 Elm Creek.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fremont and Sidney. Straight-line distance: 336.93 mi (542.24 km).
#1 Fremont
Town in Nebraska, USA
| Population | 26,227 |
| Coordinates | 41.4333300, -96.4980800 |
| Altitude | 365 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sidney
City in Nebraska, United States
| Population | 6,235 |
| Coordinates | 41.1427600, -102.9779800 |
| Altitude | 1246 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sidney (-102.97798, 41.14276)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 633 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 54m |
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 | $52.38 | $104.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $59.07 | $118.15 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $64.64 | $129.29 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $73.67 | $147.35 |
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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