How far is Stromsburg, NE from Fremont, NE?

The driving distance from Stromsburg, NE to Fremont, NE is about 77.9 miles (125.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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
77.94 mi
01h 20m
Flight
61.27 mi
98.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.27 mi
Kilometers
98.61 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.94 mi
Kilometers
125.43 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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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 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fremont
Tue, May 12, 8:50 PM CDT
Return by in Stromsburg
Tue, May 12, 10:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stromsburg
2026-05-12T19:29
Arrive Fremont
Tue, May 12, 8:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stromsburg
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
Brainard
NE

City in Butler County, Nebraska, United States of America

From Stromsburg
39 mi
00h 40m
To Fremont
39 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, May 12 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SSW
Destination
61°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 21 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Street

    50 m · 13 sec · 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    3228 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Center Road

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Center Road

  4. 4

    Turn sharp right onto County Road 130

    2.1 mi · 2 min · County Road 130

  5. 5

    Continue on Highway 81 & 92

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Highway 81 & 92

  6. 6

    Continue on West Park Street

    1.2 km · 52 sec · West Park Street

  7. 7

    Continue on County Road 131

    2.8 mi · 3 min · County Road 131

  8. 8

    Continue on 31 Road

    12.2 mi · 14 min · 31 Road

  9. 9

    Continue on 32 Road

    12.3 mi · 14 min · 32 Road

  10. 10

    Continue on County Road K

    14.2 mi · 16 min · County Road K

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road M

    66 m · 3 sec · County Road M

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road M

    5.2 mi · 6 min · County Road M

  14. 14

    Turn left onto County Road 11

    11.6 mi · 14 min · County Road 11

  15. 15

    Continue on Highway 77

    3041 ft · 43 sec · Highway 77

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Broad Street

    104 m · 5 sec · South Broad Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto South Broad Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Broad Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    57 m · 14 sec · West 4th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    44 m · 10 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stromsburg 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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road K
14.2 mi · 18%
32 Road
12.3 mi · 16%
31 Road
12.2 mi · 16%
County Road 11
11.6 mi · 15%
Highway 81 & 92
6.83 mi · 9%
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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.6 mi
61.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brainard
00h 40m from Stromsburg
Leave By
3:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Stromsburg 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 Stromsburg to Fremont?

The road trip is about 77.9 miles (125.4 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Brainard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39 miles from Stromsburg and 39 miles from Fremont.

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

The direct path is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 3:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.37 one way or $20.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Stromsburg and Chance Rain Showers near Fremont.

Stop Ideas Near Brainard

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

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

RAIL

Lincoln

48 mi away
201 North 7th St.
RAIL

Omaha

90 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stromsburg and Fremont. Straight-line distance: 61.27 mi (98.61 km).

Stromsburg

#1 Stromsburg

City in Polk County, Nebraska, United States

Population1,138
Coordinates41.1141800, -97.5989400
Altitude511
CountryUnited States
Fremont

#2 Fremont

Town in Nebraska, USA

Population26,227
Coordinates41.4333300, -96.4980800
Altitude365
CountryUnited States
Start: 4th Street (-97.598939, 41.114093)
End: (-96.498073, 41.43333)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.75 gal
10.41 L · about $10.37
Round trip
$20.74
5.5 gal · 20.82 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.9 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.37 $20.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.70 $23.39
Premium $4.65 $12.80 $25.60
Diesel $5.30 $14.59 $29.17

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 Stromsburg and Fremont. The current time is 19:29:59.

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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.