How far is Omaha, NE from Fremont, NE?

The driving distance from Omaha, NE to Fremont, NE is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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
40.97 mi
00h 48m
Flight
31.4 mi
50.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.4 mi
Kilometers
50.54 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.97 mi
Kilometers
65.93 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fremont
Mon, May 4, 7:00 PM CDT
Return by in Omaha
Mon, May 4, 7:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Omaha
2026-05-04T18:12
Arrive Fremont
Mon, May 4, 7:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Omaha
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
Waterloo
NE

Village in Nebraska, United States

From Omaha
18.3 mi
00h 24m
To Fremont
22.7 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph WSW
Destination
80°F
Monday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Harney Street

    54 m · 10 sec · Harney Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 18th Street

    112 m · 18 sec · South 18th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Howard Street

    96 m · 16 sec · Howard Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South 19th Street

    1525 ft · 1 min · South 19th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Dodge Street

    5 mi · 12 min · Dodge Street

  6. 6

    Continue on West Dodge Road

    13.8 mi · 18 min · West Dodge Road

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    12.4 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 77 South

    1863 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Highway 77

    927 ft · 12 sec · Highway 77

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 77

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Highway 77

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 77

    47 m · 2 sec · Highway 77

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 77

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Highway 77

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Broad Street

    18 m · 1 sec · South Broad Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto South Broad Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Broad Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    57 m · 14 sec · West 4th Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    44 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Omaha 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
17 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
0 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Dodge Road
26.1 mi · 64%
Dodge Street
5.02 mi · 12%
Highway 77
3.04 mi · 7%
South Broad Street
1.63 mi · 4%
US 77 South
0.35 mi · 1%
South 19th Street
0.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Dodge Road

Continue on West Dodge Road

13.8 mi · 00h 18m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
31.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterloo
00h 24m from Omaha
Leave By
4:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Omaha and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fremont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Waterloo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Omaha and 22.7 miles from Fremont.

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

The direct path is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.47 one way or $10.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Omaha and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fremont.

Stop Ideas Near Waterloo

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

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

RAIL

Omaha

30 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

63 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Omaha and Fremont. Straight-line distance: 31.4 mi (50.54 km).

Omaha

#1 Omaha

The largest city in Nebraska and the center of the Omaha metropolitan area.

Population478,393
Coordinates41.2562600, -95.9404300
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Fremont

#2 Fremont

Town in Nebraska, USA

Population26,227
Coordinates41.4333300, -96.4980800
Altitude365
CountryUnited States
Start: Harney Street (-95.940428, 41.256566)
End: (-96.498073, 41.43333)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.45 gal
5.47 L · about $5.47
Round trip
$10.94
2.9 gal · 10.94 L
Estimated CO2
12.9 kg one way
Round trip: 25.8 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.47 $10.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.17 $12.33
Premium $4.65 $6.75 $13.50
Diesel $5.30 $7.69 $15.38

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Omaha and Fremont. The current time is 18:12:26.

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.