Drive Time
42m
Distance
30.4 mi
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
The drive from Chalco, NE to Fremont, NE covers 30.4 miles and takes about 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Chandler Road, North Railway Street, North County Road C37 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.13 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
15.2 miles from Chalco, NE
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 21m into the drive .
Expect a 42m drive with frequent turns across 30.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chandler Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Railway Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North County Road C37 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South 156th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bob Boozer Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pacific Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South 168th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North 168th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Chalco, NE and Fremont, NE.
Start on the route
Turn right onto Chandler Road
Continue on North Railway Street
Continue on North County Road C37
Turn right onto South 156th Street
Continue on Bob Boozer Drive
Turn left onto Pacific Street
Turn right onto South 168th Street
Continue on North 168th Street
Take the ramp slight left toward US 6 West
Merge slight left onto West Dodge Road
Continue straight
Take the exit slight right toward US 77 South
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Highway 77
Exit the roundabout onto Highway 77
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 77
Exit the roundabout onto Highway 77
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Broad Street
Exit the roundabout onto South Broad Street
Turn right onto West 4th Street
Turn left
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 30.4 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 15.2 miles or 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fremont, NE than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Chalco, NE so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Chalco, NE
This is one driving day of about 30.4 miles and 42m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.2 mi from Chalco, NE · 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 30.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 15.2 miles from Chalco, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Fremont, NE usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Fremont, NE.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$4.13 one way
$8.26 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $4.61 | $9.22 |
| premium | $4.15 | $4.97 | $9.93 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $4.49 | $8.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.19 | $1.46 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.26 | $1.95 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Chalco on Saturday
Local time
5:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Fremont on Saturday
Local time
5:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
44°F
Omaha, NE
15 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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