How far is Plattsmouth, NE from Fremont, NE?

The driving distance from Plattsmouth, NE to Fremont, NE is about 54.9 miles (88.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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
54.96 mi
01h 01m
Flight
43.29 mi
69.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.29 mi
Kilometers
69.67 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.96 mi
Kilometers
88.45 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fremont
Wed, May 13, 5:41 PM CDT
Return by in Plattsmouth
Wed, May 13, 6:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plattsmouth
2026-05-13T16:40
Arrive Fremont
Wed, May 13, 5:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plattsmouth
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
Boys Town
NE

Village in Nebraska

From Plattsmouth
28.8 mi
00h 30m
To Fremont
26.2 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph NNW
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    25 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1188 ft · 27 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North 6th Street

    116 m · 13 sec · North 6th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Avenue A

    103 m · 7 sec · Avenue A

  5. 5

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    1150 ft · 23 sec · Washington Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Avenue C

    1782 ft · 41 sec · Avenue C

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North 15th Street

    116 m · 10 sec · North 15th Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Avenue B

    3134 ft · 1 min · Avenue B

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Highway 34/75

    5 mi · 6 min · Highway 34/75

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Hidden Valley Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Hidden Valley Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Platteview Road

    1461 ft · 25 sec · Platteview Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South 27th Street

    2649 ft · 1 min · South 27th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Schneekloth Road

    1194 ft · 33 sec · Schneekloth Road

  14. 14

    Continue on South 25th Street

    2539 ft · 1 min · South 25th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Fairview Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Fairview Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp left

    1979 ft · 48 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Kennedy Freeway

    8.3 mi · 9 min · Kennedy Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 west: Lincoln

    1.5 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 680 North

    1.3 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight right

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Pacific Street

    593 ft · 14 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on Pacific Street

    123 m · 10 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Pacific Street west

    49 m · 6 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Pacific Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Pacific Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto South 120th Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South 120th Street

  27. 27

    Take the ramp left toward US 6 West

    1855 ft · 45 sec · West Dodge Road

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto West Dodge Road

    10.1 mi · 12 min · West Dodge Road

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    12.4 mi · 13 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward US 77 South

    1863 ft · 45 sec

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Highway 77

    927 ft · 12 sec · Highway 77

  32. 32

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 77

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Highway 77

  33. 33

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 77

    47 m · 2 sec · Highway 77

  34. 34

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 77

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Highway 77

  35. 35

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Broad Street

    18 m · 1 sec · South Broad Street

  36. 36

    Exit the roundabout onto South Broad Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Broad Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    57 m · 14 sec · West 4th Street

  38. 38

    Turn left

    44 m · 10 sec

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Plattsmouth 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
39 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
4 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
70.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Dodge Road
22.6 mi · 41%
Kennedy Freeway
8.29 mi · 15%
I 80 west
6.87 mi · 12%
Highway 34/75
5 mi · 9%
Highway 77
3.04 mi · 6%
I 680 North
1.85 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

West Dodge Road

Continue straight

12.4 mi · 00h 13m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
43.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boys Town
00h 30m from Plattsmouth
Leave By
4:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Plattsmouth and Sunny near Fremont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.9 miles (88.4 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Boys Town is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from Plattsmouth and 26.2 miles from Fremont.

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

The direct path is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 4:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.32 one way or $14.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Plattsmouth and Sunny near Fremont.

Stop Ideas Near Boys Town

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

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

RAIL

Omaha

17 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street
RAIL

Lincoln

69 mi away
201 North 7th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plattsmouth and Fremont. Straight-line distance: 43.29 mi (69.67 km).

Plattsmouth

#1 Plattsmouth

City in and county seat of Cass County, Nebraska, United States

Population6,416
Coordinates41.0113900, -95.8822300
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Fremont

#2 Fremont

Town in Nebraska, USA

Population26,227
Coordinates41.4333300, -96.4980800
Altitude365
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-95.882227, 41.011204)
End: (-96.498073, 41.43333)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.94 gal
7.34 L · about $7.32
Round trip
$14.63
3.88 gal · 14.68 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.5 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.32 $14.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.25 $16.50
Premium $4.65 $9.03 $18.06
Diesel $5.30 $10.29 $20.58

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Plattsmouth and Fremont. The current time is 16:40:17.

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.