How far is Fremont, NE from Wahoo, NE?

The driving distance from Fremont, NE to Wahoo, NE is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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
21.21 mi
00h 29m
Flight
16.6 mi
26.71 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.6 mi
Kilometers
26.71 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.21 mi
Kilometers
34.13 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wahoo
Thu, Apr 23, 3:27 AM CDT
Return by in Fremont
Thu, Apr 23, 3:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fremont
2026-04-23T02:58
Arrive Wahoo
Thu, Apr 23, 3:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fremont
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Mead
NE

Village in Nebraska, United States

From Fremont
10.6 mi
00h 14m
To Wahoo
10.6 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 22 mph SSW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 23 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 1 toward Highway 77

    6 m · 1 sec · Highway 77

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 77

    3080 ft · 43 sec · Highway 77

  6. 6

    Continue on County Road 11

    11.5 mi · 13 min · County Road 11

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Highway 77

    99 m · 4 sec · Highway 77

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 77

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Highway 77

  10. 10

    Continue on East 12th Street

    2089 ft · 47 sec · East 12th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Broadway Street

    1902 ft · 1 min · North Broadway Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    29 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
0 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 11
16.7 mi · 79%
Highway 77
2.04 mi · 10%
North Broad Street
1.62 mi · 8%
East 12th Street
0.4 mi · 2%
North Broadway Street
0.36 mi · 2%
West 4th Street
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

County Road 11

Continue on County Road 11

11.5 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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
16.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mead
00h 14m from Fremont
Leave By
7:32 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Fremont and Chance Rain Showers near Wahoo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Mead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Fremont and 10.6 miles from Wahoo.

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

The direct path is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.83 one way or $5.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Fremont and Chance Rain Showers near Wahoo.

Stop Ideas Near Mead

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

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

RAIL

Omaha

47 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

50 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fremont and Wahoo. Straight-line distance: 16.6 mi (26.71 km).

Fremont

#1 Fremont

Town in Nebraska, USA

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

#2 Wahoo

City in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States

Population4,603
Coordinates41.2113900, -96.6203000
Altitude369
CountryUnited States
Start: Fremont (-96.49808, 41.43333)
End: Wahoo (-96.6203, 41.21139)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.75 gal
2.83 L · about $2.83
Round trip
$5.66
1.5 gal · 5.66 L
Estimated CO2
6.7 kg one way
Round trip: 13.3 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.83 $5.66
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.19 $6.38
Premium $4.65 $3.49 $6.98
Diesel $5.30 $3.98 $7.96

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fremont and Wahoo. The current time is 02:58:19.

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.