How far is Gibbon, NE from Fremont, NE?

The driving distance from Gibbon, NE to Fremont, NE is about 167.5 miles (269.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131 miles (210.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m 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
167.52 mi
02h 33m
Flight
131.04 mi
210.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.04 mi
Kilometers
210.89 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.52 mi
Kilometers
269.59 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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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 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fremont
Tue, May 12, 9:00 PM CDT
Return by in Gibbon
Tue, May 12, 11:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gibbon
2026-05-12T18:27
Arrive Fremont
Tue, May 12, 9:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gibbon
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
Beaver Crossing
NE

Human settlement in Seward County, Nebraska, United States of America

From Gibbon
83.7 mi
01h 16m
To Fremont
83.8 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
61°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 21 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Street

    38 m · 11 sec · 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto LaBarre Street

    104 m · 17 sec · LaBarre Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    100 m · 20 sec · 2nd Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Court Street

    2972 ft · 1 min · Court Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Lowell Road

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Lowell Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp sharp left toward I 80 east

    1627 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    119.5 mi · 2 hr 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 77 North: Fremont, Wahoo

    1893 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North 56th Street

    11.1 mi · 12 min · North 56th Street

  10. 10

    Continue on South Highway 77

    555 ft · 10 sec · South Highway 77

  11. 11

    Continue on County Road 18

    2.2 mi · 2 min · County Road 18

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway 77

    11.6 mi · 13 min · Highway 77

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road M

    66 m · 3 sec · County Road M

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road M

    5.2 mi · 6 min · County Road M

  15. 15

    Turn left onto County Road 11

    11.6 mi · 14 min · County Road 11

  16. 16

    Continue on Highway 77

    3041 ft · 43 sec · Highway 77

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Broad Street

    104 m · 5 sec · South Broad Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto South Broad Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Broad Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    57 m · 14 sec · West 4th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left

    44 m · 10 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 east
120 mi · 72%
Highway 77
12.2 mi · 7%
County Road 11
11.6 mi · 7%
North 56th Street
11.1 mi · 7%
County Road M
5.23 mi · 3%
Lowell Road
2.64 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 80 east

Merge slight left

119 mi · 02h 04m

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
02h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.5 mi
131 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beaver Crossing
01h 16m from Gibbon
Leave By
1:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Gibbon and Chance Rain Showers near Fremont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 167.5 miles (269.6 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Beaver Crossing is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.7 miles from Gibbon and 83.8 miles from Fremont.

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

The direct path is about 131 miles (210.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.5 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 1:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.29 one way or $44.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Gibbon and Chance Rain Showers near Fremont.

Stop Ideas Near Beaver Crossing

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

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

RAIL

Lincoln

48 mi away
201 North 7th St.
RAIL

Hastings

96 mi away
501 West First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gibbon and Fremont. Straight-line distance: 131.04 mi (210.89 km).

Gibbon

#1 Gibbon

City in Buffalo County, Nebraska, U.

Population1,875
Coordinates40.7483500, -98.8448000
Altitude628
CountryUnited States
Fremont

#2 Fremont

Town in Nebraska, USA

Population26,227
Coordinates41.4333300, -96.4980800
Altitude365
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Street (-98.844735, 40.748216)
End: (-96.498073, 41.43333)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 270 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.91 gal
22.38 L · about $22.29
Round trip
$44.57
11.82 gal · 44.76 L
Estimated CO2
52.5 kg one way
Round trip: 105 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.29 $44.57
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.14 $50.27
Premium $4.65 $27.51 $55.01
Diesel $5.30 $31.35 $62.69

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 Gibbon and Fremont. The current time is 18:27:23.

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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.