Origin
Fremont, NE
Late night in Fremont on Wednesday
Local time
1:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fremont, NE to Arlington, NE
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
14m
Distance
9.1 mi
15 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
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6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fremont, NE
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Arlington, NE
Dominik Gryzbon
Trip Overview
The drive from Fremont, NE to Arlington, NE covers 9.1 miles and takes about 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Military Avenue, Highway 30, US Highway 30 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.8 miles on East Military Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.42 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
4.5 miles from Fremont, NE
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 8m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Fremont, NE to Arlington, NE covers 9.1 miles and takes about 14m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Military Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 2.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West 4th Street.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 9.1 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (North D Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (East Military Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West 4th Street
Turn left onto West 4th Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~1m in
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North D Street
Turn left onto North D Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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East Military Avenue
Turn right onto East Military Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
3.2 mi into trip
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~6m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
9.1 mi into trip
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~14m in
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West Eagle Street
Turn left onto West Eagle Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Military Avenue | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Highway 30 | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| US Highway 30 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| West Elkhorn Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| US 77 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North D Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East 23rd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West 4th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Military Avenue
— 2.8 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fremont, NE and Arlington, NE.
1
Start on this road
143 ft
·
15 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto West 4th Street
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
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West 4th Street
3
Turn left onto North D Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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North D Street
4
Turn right onto East Military Avenue
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
East Military Avenue
Use the right lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
6
Merge onto US 77; US 275
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
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US 77; US 275
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
8
Keep slight right at fork
155 ft
·
5 sec
9
Merge onto US 30
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
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East 23rd Street
10
Continue on US 30
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 30
11
Continue on US 30
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 30
12
Continue on US 30
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Elkhorn Drive
13
Turn left onto North 3rd Street
441 ft
·
24 sec
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North 3rd Street
14
Turn left onto West Eagle Street
42 ft
·
1 sec
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West Eagle Street
15
Arrive at destination
West Eagle Street
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 4.5 miles from Fremont, NE, or about 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 2.8 miles.
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 9.1 miles or 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 4.5 miles or 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Arlington, NE than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Fremont, NE so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Fremont, NE
This is one driving day of about 9.1 miles and 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Fremont, NE.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on East Military Avenue for about 2.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 4.5 mi from Fremont, NE · 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
5 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 9.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 4.5 miles from Fremont, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Arlington, NE
The final approach into Arlington, 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 Arlington, NE.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.42 one way
$2.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.56 | $3.12 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.75 | $3.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.01 | $4.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$26–$51
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.96 | $0.44 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Arlington, NE
Late night in Arlington on Wednesday
Local time
1:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
14m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Fremont, NE to Arlington, NE covers 9.1 miles and takes about 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Military Avenue, Highway 30, US Highway 30. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.5 miles from Fremont, NE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.42 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 9.1 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (North D Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (East Military Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Fremont, NE to Arlington, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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