How far is Louisville, NE from Fremont, NE?

The driving distance from Louisville, NE to Fremont, NE is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.8 miles (56 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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
48.42 mi
00h 55m
Flight
34.79 mi
55.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.79 mi
Kilometers
55.99 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.42 mi
Kilometers
77.93 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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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 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fremont
Sat, Apr 18, 11:41 PM CDT
Return by in Louisville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Louisville
2026-04-18T22:46
Arrive Fremont
Sat, Apr 18, 11:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Louisville
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
Elkhorn
NE

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

From Louisville
22.6 mi
00h 27m
To Fremont
25.9 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph NW
Destination
55°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    22 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 5th Street

    1791 ft · 38 sec · West 5th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Highway 50

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Highway 50

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 50

    10.4 mi · 13 min · State Highway 50

  5. 5

    Continue on South 144th Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South 144th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 50

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 50

  7. 7

    Continue on South 144th Street

    5 mi · 9 min · South 144th Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left

    1316 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto West Dodge Road

    8.2 mi · 9 min · West Dodge Road

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    12.4 mi · 13 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 77 South

    1863 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Highway 77

    927 ft · 12 sec · Highway 77

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 77

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Highway 77

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 77

    47 m · 2 sec · Highway 77

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 77

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Highway 77

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Broad Street

    18 m · 1 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 Louisville and Fremont.

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Dodge Road
20.6 mi · 42%
State Highway 50
11.1 mi · 23%
South 144th Street
6.74 mi · 14%
Highway 77
3.04 mi · 6%
South Broad Street
1.63 mi · 3%
Highway 50
1.21 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

West Dodge Road

Continue straight

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
34.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elkhorn
00h 27m from Louisville
Leave By
4:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Sunny leaving Louisville and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Sunny near Fremont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Elkhorn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from Louisville and 25.9 miles from Fremont.

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

The direct path is about 34.8 miles (56 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.45 one way or $12.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Sunny around Louisville and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Sunny near Fremont.

Stop Ideas Near Elkhorn

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

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

RAIL

Omaha

26 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

66 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Louisville and Fremont. Straight-line distance: 34.79 mi (55.99 km).

Louisville

#1 Louisville

City in Cass County, Nebraska, United States

Population1,315
Coordinates40.9977800, -96.1622400
Altitude324
CountryUnited States
Fremont

#2 Fremont

Town in Nebraska, USA

Population26,227
Coordinates41.4333300, -96.4980800
Altitude365
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-96.161979, 40.99778)
End: (-96.498073, 41.43333)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.71 gal
6.47 L · about $6.45
Round trip
$12.90
3.42 gal · 12.94 L
Estimated CO2
15.2 kg one way
Round trip: 30.4 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.45 $12.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.27 $14.55
Premium $4.65 $7.96 $15.92
Diesel $5.30 $9.07 $18.14

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Louisville and Fremont. The current time is 22:46:27.

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.