How far is Lexington, NE from Fremont, NE?

The driving distance from Lexington, NE to Fremont, NE is about 215.4 miles (346.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174.7 miles (281.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
215.45 mi
03h 09m
Flight
174.75 mi
281.24 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.75 mi
Kilometers
281.24 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
215.45 mi
Kilometers
346.74 km
Drive Time
03h 09m

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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 03h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fremont
Thu, Apr 23, 1:17 AM CDT
Return by in Lexington
Thu, Apr 23, 4:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lexington
2026-04-22T22:08
Arrive Fremont
Thu, Apr 23, 1:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lexington
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Henderson
NE

City in York County, Nebraska, United States

From Lexington
107.7 mi
01h 34m
To Fremont
107.8 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 30 mph SSE
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 21 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Washington Street

    735 ft · 25 sec · North Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 6th Street

    759 ft · 23 sec · East 6th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Jackson Street

    813 ft · 15 sec · North Jackson Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Plum Creek Parkway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Plum Creek Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 80 East: Kearney

    1623 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    167.9 mi · 2 hr 53 min

  7. 7

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

    1893 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North 56th Street

    11.1 mi · 12 min · North 56th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on South Highway 77

    555 ft · 10 sec · South Highway 77

  10. 10

    Continue on County Road 18

    2.2 mi · 2 min · County Road 18

  11. 11

    Continue on Highway 77

    11.6 mi · 13 min · Highway 77

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road M

    66 m · 3 sec · County Road M

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road M

    5.2 mi · 6 min · County Road M

  14. 14

    Turn left onto County Road 11

    11.6 mi · 14 min · County Road 11

  15. 15

    Continue on Highway 77

    3041 ft · 43 sec · Highway 77

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Broad Street

    104 m · 5 sec · South Broad Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto South Broad Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Broad Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    57 m · 14 sec · West 4th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    44 m · 10 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lexington 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
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 East
168 mi · 78%
Highway 77
12.2 mi · 6%
County Road 11
11.6 mi · 5%
North 56th Street
11.1 mi · 5%
County Road M
5.23 mi · 2%
Plum Creek Parkway
2.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 80 East

Merge slight left

168 mi · 02h 53m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.7 mi
174.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Henderson
01h 34m from Lexington
Leave By
10:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lexington and Sunny near Fremont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 215.4 miles (346.7 km) and usually takes 03h 09m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Henderson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.7 miles from Lexington and 107.8 miles from Fremont.

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

The direct path is about 174.7 miles (281.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.66 one way or $57.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lexington and Sunny near Fremont.

Stop Ideas Near Henderson

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

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

RAIL

Hastings

53 mi away
501 West First St.
RAIL

Lincoln

93 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lexington and Fremont. Straight-line distance: 174.75 mi (281.24 km).

Lexington

#1 Lexington

City in Dawson County, Nebraska, United States

Population10,109
Coordinates40.7808400, -99.7415000
Altitude729
CountryUnited States
Fremont

#2 Fremont

Town in Nebraska, USA

Population26,227
Coordinates41.4333300, -96.4980800
Altitude365
CountryUnited States
Start: North Washington Street (-99.741509, 40.78084)
End: (-96.498073, 41.43333)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 347 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.6 gal
28.78 L · about $28.66
Round trip
$57.32
15.2 gal · 57.56 L
Estimated CO2
67.5 kg one way
Round trip: 135.1 kg / 298 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.66 $57.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.32 $64.65
Premium $4.65 $35.37 $70.74
Diesel $5.30 $40.31 $80.62

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 Lexington and Fremont. The current time is 22:08:02.

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.