How far is Grand Island, NE from Fremont, NE?

The driving distance from Grand Island, NE to Fremont, NE is about 111 miles (178.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.1 miles (164.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m 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
110.97 mi
02h 05m
Flight
102.12 mi
164.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.12 mi
Kilometers
164.34 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.97 mi
Kilometers
178.59 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fremont
Tue, May 12, 7:55 PM CDT
Return by in Grand Island
Tue, May 12, 10:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grand Island
2026-05-12T17:50
Arrive Fremont
Tue, May 12, 7:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grand Island
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
Duncan
NE

Village in Nebraska, United States

From Grand Island
56.9 mi
01h 02m
To Fremont
54.1 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW
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 Grand Island and Fremont.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grand Island and Fremont.

  1. 1

    Start on West 3rd Street

    980 ft · 51 sec · West 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Sycamore Street

    724 ft · 22 sec · North Sycamore Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East 1st Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East 1st Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Highway 30

    20.5 mi · 25 min · Highway 30

  5. 5

    Continue on G Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · G Street

  6. 6

    Continue on 16th Street

    1 km · 1 min · 16th Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Highway 30

    26 mi · 31 min · Highway 30

  8. 8

    Continue on US Highway 30

    10.4 mi · 12 min · US Highway 30

  9. 9

    Continue on South 9th Street

    2.8 mi · 3 min · South 9th Street

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 8th Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 8th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 12th Avenue

    2708 ft · 55 sec · 12th Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 15th Street

    645 ft · 13 sec · 15th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 10th Avenue

    2708 ft · 56 sec · 10th Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 23rd Street

    4.5 mi · 6 min · 23rd Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Road D

    18.8 mi · 20 min · Road D

  17. 17

    Turn left onto County Road 19

    1.6 km · 2 min · County Road 19

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Road S

    4 mi · 6 min · Road S

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Road 5

    1139 ft · 20 sec · Road 5

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Highway 30

    14.1 mi · 16 min · Highway 30

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Road 19

    2 mi · 3 min · Road 19

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Military Avenue

    3.1 mi · 6 min · West Military Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Nye Avenue

    1053 ft · 34 sec · North Nye Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West 4th Street

    1241 ft · 42 sec · West 4th Street

  25. 25

    Turn left

    44 m · 10 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Island 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
26 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 30
60.5 mi · 55%
Road D
18.8 mi · 17%
US Highway 30
10.4 mi · 9%
23rd Street
4.52 mi · 4%
Road S
4.01 mi · 4%
West Military Avenue
3.07 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Highway 30

Continue on Highway 30

26 mi · 00h 31m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
102.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Duncan
01h 02m from Grand Island
Leave By
2:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Grand Island 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 Grand Island to Fremont?

The road trip is about 111 miles (178.6 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?

Duncan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.9 miles from Grand Island and 54.1 miles from Fremont.

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

The direct path is about 102.1 miles (164.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 2:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.78 one way or $29.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Grand Island and Chance Rain Showers near Fremont.

Stop Ideas Near Duncan

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

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

RAIL

Lincoln

92 mi away
201 North 7th St.
RAIL

Hastings

117 mi away
501 West First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grand Island and Fremont. Straight-line distance: 102.12 mi (164.34 km).

Grand Island

#1 Grand Island

The most populous city in Hall County, Nebraska.

Population51,004
Coordinates40.9250100, -98.3420100
Altitude567
CountryUnited States
Fremont

#2 Fremont

Town in Nebraska, USA

Population26,227
Coordinates41.4333300, -96.4980800
Altitude365
CountryUnited States
Start: West 3rd Street (-98.342013, 40.925014)
End: (-96.498073, 41.43333)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 179 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.92 gal
14.82 L · about $14.78
Round trip
$29.56
7.84 gal · 29.64 L
Estimated CO2
34.8 kg one way
Round trip: 69.7 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.78 $29.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.67 $33.34
Premium $4.65 $18.24 $36.49
Diesel $5.30 $20.79 $41.58

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 Grand Island and Fremont. The current time is 17:50:44.

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.