How far is Ogallala, NE from Fremont, NE?
The driving distance from Ogallala, NE to Fremont, NE is about 324 miles (521.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 271.9 miles (437.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 45m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Buffalo County, Nebraska, U.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Widespread Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ogallala and Fremont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ogallala and Fremont.
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Start on North Spruce Street
1210 ft · 30 sec · North Spruce Street
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Turn left
93 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto South Highway 26/61
1.4 km · 1 min · South Highway 26/61
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Turn left onto I 80 east
2067 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
278.3 mi · 4 hr 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 77 North: Fremont, Wahoo
1893 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto North 56th Street
11.1 mi · 12 min · North 56th Street
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Continue on South Highway 77
555 ft · 10 sec · South Highway 77
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Continue on County Road 18
2.2 mi · 2 min · County Road 18
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Continue on Highway 77
11.6 mi · 13 min · Highway 77
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road M
66 m · 3 sec · County Road M
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road M
5.2 mi · 6 min · County Road M
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Turn left onto County Road 11
11.6 mi · 14 min · County Road 11
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Continue on Highway 77
3041 ft · 43 sec · Highway 77
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Broad Street
104 m · 5 sec · South Broad Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Broad Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Broad Street
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Turn right onto West 4th Street
57 m · 14 sec · West 4th Street
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Turn left
44 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ogallala and Fremont.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Ogallala and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Fremont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ogallala to Fremont?
The road trip is about 324 miles (521.5 km) and usually takes 04h 45m 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?
Gibbon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.9 miles from Ogallala and 162.2 miles from Fremont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 271.9 miles (437.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.1 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 MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.14 one way or $86.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Ogallala and Fremont, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ogallala and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Fremont.
Stop Ideas Near Gibbon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gibbon.
Hastings
Holdrege
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ogallala and Fremont. Straight-line distance: 271.89 mi (437.57 km).
#1 Ogallala
City in Keith County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 4,473 |
| Coordinates | 41.1280500, -101.7196200 |
| Altitude | 982 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fremont
Town in Nebraska, USA
| Population | 26,227 |
| Coordinates | 41.4333300, -96.4980800 |
| Altitude | 365 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-96.498073, 41.43333)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 522 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $43.14 | $86.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $48.65 | $97.31 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $53.24 | $106.48 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $60.68 | $121.36 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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