How far is Fremont, NE from Springfield, NE?

The driving distance from Fremont, NE to Springfield, NE is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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
38.47 mi
00h 51m
Flight
30.76 mi
49.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.76 mi
Kilometers
49.5 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.47 mi
Kilometers
61.91 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Tue, May 12, 7:47 PM CDT
Return by in Fremont
Tue, May 12, 8:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fremont
2026-05-12T18:55
Arrive Springfield
Tue, May 12, 7:47 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:46 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
Waterloo
NE

Village in Nebraska, United States

From Fremont
19.2 mi
00h 25m
To Springfield
19.3 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 21 mph SSW
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fremont and Springfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.3 mi · 7 min · State Highway 50

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1082 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North 1st Street

    16 m · 2 sec · North 1st Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 275 East
21 mi · 55%
State Highway 50
6.01 mi · 16%
North 144th Street
4.93 mi · 13%
Highway 77
2.92 mi · 8%
North Broad Street
1.62 mi · 4%
South 144th Street
1.52 mi · 4%
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 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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
30.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterloo
00h 25m from Fremont
Leave By
4:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Fremont and Partly Sunny near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Waterloo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.2 miles from Fremont and 19.3 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 4:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.13 one way or $10.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Fremont and Partly Sunny near Springfield.

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 Springfield. Straight-line distance: 30.76 mi (49.5 km).

Fremont

#1 Fremont

Town in Nebraska, USA

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

#2 Springfield

City in Nebraska, United States

Population1,622
Coordinates41.0819400, -96.1344600
Altitude325
CountryUnited States
Start: Fremont (-96.49808, 41.43333)
End: Springfield (-96.13446, 41.08194)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.36 gal
5.14 L · about $5.13
Round trip
$10.26
2.72 gal · 10.28 L
Estimated CO2
12.1 kg one way
Round trip: 24.2 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.13 $10.26
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.78 $11.57
Premium $4.65 $6.33 $12.66
Diesel $5.30 $7.21 $14.43

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Fremont and Springfield. The current time is 18:55:31.

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.