How far is Waverly, NE from Fremont, NE?

The driving distance from Waverly, NE to Fremont, NE is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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
36.89 mi
00h 52m
Flight
35.67 mi
57.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.67 mi
Kilometers
57.41 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.89 mi
Kilometers
59.37 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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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 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fremont
Wed, Apr 22, 5:51 PM CDT
Return by in Waverly
Wed, Apr 22, 6:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waverly
2026-04-22T16:58
Arrive Fremont
Wed, Apr 22, 5:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waverly
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
Ithaca
NE

Village in Nebraska, United States

From Waverly
18.5 mi
00h 26m
To Fremont
18.5 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 22 mph S
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 21 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Kenilworth Street

    110 m · 21 sec · Kenilworth Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North 141st Street

    674 ft · 28 sec · North 141st Street

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto US Highway 6

    1.8 mi · 2 min · US Highway 6

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North 162nd Street

    8 mi · 12 min · North 162nd Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Ashland Road

    147 m · 8 sec · Ashland Road

  6. 6

    Continue on County Road 11

    24.5 mi · 33 min · County Road 11

  7. 7

    Continue on Highway 77

    3041 ft · 43 sec · Highway 77

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Broad Street

    104 m · 5 sec · South Broad Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto South Broad Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Broad Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    57 m · 14 sec · West 4th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left

    44 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Waverly 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
12 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 11
24.5 mi · 66%
North 162nd Street
8 mi · 22%
US Highway 6
1.78 mi · 5%
South Broad Street
1.68 mi · 5%
Highway 77
0.58 mi · 2%
North 141st Street
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

County Road 11

Continue on County Road 11

24.5 mi · 00h 33m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.2 mi
35.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ithaca
00h 26m from Waverly
Leave By
4:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Waverly and Sunny near Fremont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Ithaca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Waverly and 18.5 miles from Fremont.

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

The direct path is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 4:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.90 one way or $9.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ithaca

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

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

RAIL

Lincoln

41 mi away
201 North 7th St.
RAIL

Omaha

52 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waverly and Fremont. Straight-line distance: 35.67 mi (57.41 km).

Waverly

#1 Waverly

City in Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States of America

Population4,128
Coordinates40.9175000, -96.5283400
Altitude342
CountryUnited States
Fremont

#2 Fremont

Town in Nebraska, USA

Population26,227
Coordinates41.4333300, -96.4980800
Altitude365
CountryUnited States
Start: Waverly (-96.52834, 40.9175)
End: Fremont (-96.49808, 41.43333)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.3 gal
4.93 L · about $4.90
Round trip
$9.80
2.6 gal · 9.86 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.1 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.90 $9.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.53 $11.06
Premium $4.65 $6.05 $12.10
Diesel $5.30 $6.90 $13.79

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Waverly and Fremont. The current time is 16:58:11.

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.