How far is Ralston, NE from Fremont, NE?

The driving distance from Ralston, NE to Fremont, NE is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.32 mi
00h 42m
Flight
28.41 mi
45.72 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.41 mi
Kilometers
45.72 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.32 mi
Kilometers
56.85 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fremont
Wed, Apr 15, 8:27 AM CDT
Return by in Ralston
Wed, Apr 15, 9:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ralston
2026-04-15T07:45
Arrive Fremont
Wed, Apr 15, 8:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ralston
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Waterloo
NE

Village in Nebraska, United States

From Ralston
17.6 mi
00h 21m
To Fremont
17.7 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NNE
Destination
53°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Q Street

    54 m · 12 sec · Q Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Q Street

    98 m · 21 sec · Q Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South 84th Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South 84th Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West

    1797 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 680 North

    1.3 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Pacific Street

    593 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Pacific Street

    123 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Pacific Street west

    49 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Pacific Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Pacific Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South 120th Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South 120th Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left toward US 6 West

    1855 ft · 45 sec · West Dodge Road

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto West Dodge Road

    10.1 mi · 12 min · West Dodge Road

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    12.4 mi · 13 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 77 South

    1863 ft · 45 sec

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Highway 77

    927 ft · 12 sec · Highway 77

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 77

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Highway 77

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 77

    47 m · 2 sec · Highway 77

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 77

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Highway 77

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Broad Street

    18 m · 1 sec · South Broad Street

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto South Broad Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Broad Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    57 m · 14 sec · West 4th Street

  24. 24

    Turn left

    44 m · 10 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ralston 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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
3 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
70.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Dodge Road
22.6 mi · 64%
Highway 77
3.04 mi · 9%
I 80 West
2.05 mi · 6%
I 680 North
1.85 mi · 5%
South Broad Street
1.63 mi · 5%
South 84th Street
1.3 mi · 4%
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 short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
28.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waterloo
00h 21m from Ralston
Leave By
7:06 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ralston and 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 Ralston to Fremont?

The road trip is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Waterloo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Ralston and 17.7 miles from Fremont.

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

The direct path is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.71 one way or $9.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ralston and 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 Ralston and Fremont. Straight-line distance: 28.41 mi (45.72 km).

Ralston

#1 Ralston

City in Douglas County, Nebraska, United States

Population7,254
Coordinates41.2052800, -96.0425200
Altitude349
CountryUnited States
Fremont

#2 Fremont

Town in Nebraska, USA

Population26,227
Coordinates41.4333300, -96.4980800
Altitude365
CountryUnited States
Start: Q Street (-96.04252, 41.20525)
End: (-96.498073, 41.43333)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.72 L · about $4.71
Round trip
$9.43
2.5 gal · 9.44 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.71 $9.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.32 $10.63
Premium $4.65 $5.82 $11.64
Diesel $5.30 $6.63 $13.26

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Ralston and Fremont. The current time is 07:45:25.

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.