How far is Seward, NE from Fremont, NE?

The driving distance from Seward, NE to Fremont, NE is about 70.5 miles (113.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48 miles (77.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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
70.48 mi
01h 11m
Flight
47.95 mi
77.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.95 mi
Kilometers
77.17 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.48 mi
Kilometers
113.42 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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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 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fremont
Tue, Apr 14, 9:39 PM CDT
Return by in Seward
Tue, Apr 14, 10:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seward
2026-04-14T20:28
Arrive Fremont
Tue, Apr 14, 9:39 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Seward
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
Weston
NE

Village in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States

From Seward
33.7 mi
00h 35m
To Fremont
36.7 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    15 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 6th Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · South 6th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Highway 15

    1201 ft · 24 sec · Highway 15

  4. 4

    Continue on North 8th Street

    3086 ft · 1 min · North 8th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on 280th Road

    8 mi · 9 min · 280th Road

  6. 6

    Continue on O Road

    11.1 mi · 13 min · O Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 32 Road

    10 mi · 12 min · 32 Road

  8. 8

    Continue on County Road K

    14.2 mi · 16 min · County Road K

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road M

    66 m · 3 sec · County Road M

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road M

    5.2 mi · 6 min · County Road M

  12. 12

    Turn left onto County Road 11

    11.6 mi · 14 min · County Road 11

  13. 13

    Continue on Highway 77

    3041 ft · 43 sec · Highway 77

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Broad Street

    104 m · 5 sec · South Broad Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto South Broad Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Broad Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    57 m · 14 sec · West 4th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left

    44 m · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road K
14.2 mi · 20%
County Road 11
11.6 mi · 16%
O Road
11.1 mi · 16%
32 Road
10 mi · 14%
280th Road
8 mi · 11%
County Road M
5.23 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

County Road K

Continue on County Road K

14.2 mi · 00h 17m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.5 mi
48 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weston
00h 35m from Seward
Leave By
4:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Seward and Chance Rain Showers near Fremont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70.5 miles (113.4 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Weston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.7 miles from Seward and 36.7 miles from Fremont.

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

The direct path is about 48 miles (77.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 4:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.39 one way or $18.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Weston

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

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

RAIL

Lincoln

42 mi away
201 North 7th St.
RAIL

Omaha

68 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seward and Fremont. Straight-line distance: 47.95 mi (77.17 km).

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#1 Seward

City in Alaska, USA

Population7,363
Coordinates40.9069500, -97.0989200
Altitude455
CountryUnited States
Fremont

#2 Fremont

Town in Nebraska, USA

Population26,227
Coordinates41.4333300, -96.4980800
Altitude365
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-97.09892, 40.906974)
End: (-96.498073, 41.43333)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.49 gal
9.41 L · about $9.39
Round trip
$18.78
4.98 gal · 18.82 L
Estimated CO2
22.1 kg one way
Round trip: 44.3 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.39 $18.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.59 $21.18
Premium $4.65 $11.59 $23.18
Diesel $5.30 $13.21 $26.41

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 Seward and Fremont. The current time is 20:28:15.

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.