How far is Madison, NE from Fremont, NE?

The driving distance from Madison, NE to Fremont, NE is about 71.5 miles (115.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.5 miles (90.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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
71.55 mi
01h 14m
Flight
56.46 mi
90.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.46 mi
Kilometers
90.86 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.55 mi
Kilometers
115.15 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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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 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fremont
Tue, May 12, 5:59 PM CDT
Return by in Madison
Tue, May 12, 7:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Madison
2026-05-12T16:44
Arrive Fremont
Tue, May 12, 5:59 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM CDT

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

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

Town in Nebraska, U.

From Madison
36.2 mi
00h 37m
To Fremont
35.4 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 21 mph SW
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 Madison and Fremont.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    5 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    7.3 mi · 8 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 490th Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 490th Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto State Highway 91

    9.6 mi · 11 min · State Highway 91

  6. 6

    Continue on Road W

    17.9 mi · 21 min · Road W

  7. 7

    Continue on Highway 91

    6 mi · 7 min · Highway 91

  8. 8

    Continue on 4th Street

    3104 ft · 1 min · 4th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Highway 91

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Highway 91

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Highway 275

    14.2 mi · 15 min · Highway 275

  11. 11

    Continue on Highway 77

    9 mi · 10 min · Highway 77

  12. 12

    Continue on North Broad Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · North Broad Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West 4th Street

    57 m · 14 sec · West 4th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    44 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Madison 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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Road W
17.9 mi · 25%
Highway 275
14.2 mi · 20%
Highway 91
9.77 mi · 14%
State Highway 91
9.62 mi · 13%
Highway 77
8.98 mi · 13%
North Broad Street
1.73 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Road W

Continue on Road W

17.9 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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
56.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dodge
00h 37m from Madison
Leave By
4:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Madison 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 Madison to Fremont?

The road trip is about 71.5 miles (115.1 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Dodge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.2 miles from Madison and 35.4 miles from Fremont.

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

The direct path is about 56.5 miles (90.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 4:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.54 one way or $19.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Madison and Chance Rain Showers near Fremont.

Stop Ideas Near Dodge

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

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

RAIL

Omaha

95 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

102 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Fremont. Straight-line distance: 56.46 mi (90.86 km).

Madison

#1 Madison

City in Madison County, Florida, United States

Population2,343
Coordinates41.8283400, -97.4550500
Altitude483
CountryUnited States
Fremont

#2 Fremont

Town in Nebraska, USA

Population26,227
Coordinates41.4333300, -96.4980800
Altitude365
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-97.45499, 41.828342)
End: (-96.498073, 41.43333)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.53 gal
9.56 L · about $9.54
Round trip
$19.08
5.06 gal · 19.12 L
Estimated CO2
22.5 kg one way
Round trip: 45 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.54 $19.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.76 $21.52
Premium $4.65 $11.77 $23.55
Diesel $5.30 $13.42 $26.84

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Madison and Fremont. The current time is 16:44:57.

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.