How far is Macy, NE from Fremont, NE?

The driving distance from Macy, NE to Fremont, NE is about 53 miles (85.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.5 miles (76.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
53 mi
01h 08m
Flight
47.53 mi
76.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.53 mi
Kilometers
76.49 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53 mi
Kilometers
85.29 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fremont
Thu, Apr 23, 1:10 AM CDT
Return by in Macy
Thu, Apr 23, 2:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Macy
2026-04-23T00:01
Arrive Fremont
Thu, Apr 23, 1:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Macy
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
Oakland
NE

City in Burt County, Nebraska, United States

From Macy
26.5 mi
00h 34m
To Fremont
26.5 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
24 to 28 mph SSW
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 22 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Skunk Hollow Drive

    12 m · 4 sec · Skunk Hollow Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    553 ft · 21 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Yellow Smoke Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Yellow Smoke Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Yellowsmoke Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Yellowsmoke Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 33 Road

    2631 ft · 47 sec · 33 Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto M Avenue

    3 mi · 5 min · M Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Highway 77

    17.8 mi · 21 min · Highway 77

  8. 8

    Continue on North Charde Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Charde Avenue

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 77

    54 m · 3 sec · Highway 77

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 77

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Highway 77

  11. 11

    Continue on Oak Street

    3022 ft · 57 sec · Oak Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway 77

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Highway 77

  13. 13

    Continue on Highway US 77

    1507 ft · 23 sec · Highway US 77

  14. 14

    Continue on Highway 77

    1.1 km · 47 sec · Highway 77

  15. 15

    Take the ramp straight

    9.7 mi · 11 min

  16. 16

    Continue on North Broad Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · North Broad Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West 4th Street

    57 m · 14 sec · West 4th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left

    44 m · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Macy 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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 77
42.7 mi · 81%
M Avenue
2.98 mi · 6%
North Broad Street
1.73 mi · 3%
North Charde Avenue
1.57 mi · 3%
Yellowsmoke Road
1.45 mi · 3%
Yellow Smoke Road
1.06 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Highway 77

Turn left onto Highway 77

17.8 mi · 00h 21m

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
01h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
47.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakland
00h 34m from Macy
Leave By
4:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53 miles (85.3 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Oakland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.5 miles from Macy and 26.5 miles from Fremont.

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

The direct path is about 47.5 miles (76.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 4:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.05 one way or $14.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Oakland

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

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

RAIL

Omaha

79 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

115 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Macy and Fremont. Straight-line distance: 47.53 mi (76.49 km).

Macy

#1 Macy

Place in Nebraska

Population1,023
Coordinates42.1130500, -96.3564200
Altitude341
CountryUnited States
Fremont

#2 Fremont

Town in Nebraska, USA

Population26,227
Coordinates41.4333300, -96.4980800
Altitude365
CountryUnited States
Start: Macy (-96.35642, 42.11305)
End: Fremont (-96.49808, 41.43333)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.87 gal
7.08 L · about $7.05
Round trip
$14.10
3.74 gal · 14.16 L
Estimated CO2
16.6 kg one way
Round trip: 33.2 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.05 $14.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.95 $15.91
Premium $4.65 $8.70 $17.41
Diesel $5.30 $9.92 $19.84

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 Macy and Fremont. The current time is 00:01:58.

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.