How far is Mitchell, NE from Fremont, NE?

The driving distance from Mitchell, NE to Fremont, NE is about 455.2 miles (732.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 378.7 miles (609.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
455.2 mi
06h 56m
Flight
378.71 mi
609.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
378.71 mi
Kilometers
609.48 km
Flight Time
00h 45m

Driving Distance

Road route
455.2 mi
Kilometers
732.58 km
Drive Time
06h 56m

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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 06h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fremont
Sun, May 3, 10:23 AM CDT
Return by in Mitchell
Sun, May 3, 4:19 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mitchell
2026-05-03T02:27
Arrive Fremont
Sun, May 3, 9:23 AM MDT
Route Timing
06h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:56 PM to 3:26 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:08 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mitchell
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Cozad
NE

City in Nebraska

From Mitchell
227.4 mi
03h 28m
To Fremont
227.7 mi
03h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
38°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 1:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Center Avenue

    933 ft · 45 sec · Center Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Broadway Street

    2215 ft · 60 sec · Broadway Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Highway 26

    17.5 mi · 22 min · Highway 26

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Highway L79E

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Highway L79E

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Highway 92

    11 mi · 13 min · Highway 92

  6. 6

    Continue on US Highway 26

    12.5 mi · 15 min · US Highway 26

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    84 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Spruce Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · North Spruce Street

  10. 10

    Turn left

    93 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Highway 26/61

    1.4 km · 1 min · South Highway 26/61

  12. 12

    Turn left onto I 80 east

    2067 ft · 52 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    278.3 mi · 4 hr 43 min

  14. 14

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

    1893 ft · 46 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North 56th Street

    11.1 mi · 12 min · North 56th Street

  16. 16

    Continue on South Highway 77

    555 ft · 10 sec · South Highway 77

  17. 17

    Continue on County Road 18

    2.2 mi · 2 min · County Road 18

  18. 18

    Continue on Highway 77

    11.6 mi · 13 min · Highway 77

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road M

    66 m · 3 sec · County Road M

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road M

    5.2 mi · 6 min · County Road M

  21. 21

    Turn left onto County Road 11

    11.6 mi · 14 min · County Road 11

  22. 22

    Continue on Highway 77

    3041 ft · 43 sec · Highway 77

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Broad Street

    104 m · 5 sec · South Broad Street

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto South Broad Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Broad Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    57 m · 14 sec · West 4th Street

  26. 26

    Turn left

    44 m · 10 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mitchell and Fremont.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
27 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 east
279 mi · 61%
Main Street
85 mi · 19%
Highway 26
17.5 mi · 4%
US Highway 26
12.5 mi · 3%
Highway 77
12.2 mi · 3%
County Road 11
11.6 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 80 east

Merge slight left

278 mi · 04h 43m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 56m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+76.5 mi
378.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cozad
03h 28m from Mitchell
Leave By
10:08 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Mitchell and Mostly Sunny near Fremont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 455.2 miles (732.6 km) and usually takes 06h 56m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cozad is a useful midpoint, sitting about 227.4 miles from Mitchell and 227.7 miles from Fremont.

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

The direct path is about 378.7 miles (609.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.5 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $60.56 one way or $121.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 142.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Mitchell and Fremont, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Mitchell and Mostly Sunny near Fremont.

Stop Ideas Near Cozad

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

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

RAIL

Holdrege

70 mi away
100 West Ave.
RAIL

McCook

91 mi away
101 Norris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mitchell and Fremont. Straight-line distance: 378.71 mi (609.48 km).

Mitchell

#1 Mitchell

City in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, United States

Population1,608
Coordinates41.9402400, -103.8085600
Altitude1205
CountryUnited States
Fremont

#2 Fremont

Town in Nebraska, USA

Population26,227
Coordinates41.4333300, -96.4980800
Altitude365
CountryUnited States
Start: 13th Street (-103.808562, 41.940154)
End: (-96.498073, 41.43333)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 733 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.06 gal
60.8 L · about $60.56
Round trip
$121.12
32.12 gal · 121.6 L
Estimated CO2
142.7 kg one way
Round trip: 285.5 kg / 629 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $60.56 $121.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $68.30 $136.61
Premium $4.65 $74.74 $149.49
Diesel $5.30 $85.18 $170.36

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 03, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Mitchell, NE and Fremont, NE. The current time in Mitchell is 02:27:02, although it is 03:27:02 in Fremont.

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.