Origin
Fremont, NE
Afternoon in Fremont on Wednesday
Local time
1:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fremont, NE to Atkinson, NE
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 25m
Distance
170.2 mi
274 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 13m
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6 AM
3h 26m
8 AM
3h 50m
10 AM
3h 34m
12 PM
3h 32m
3 PM
3h 35m
5 PM
3h 49m
8 PM
3h 18m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Fremont, NE to Atkinson, NE covers 170.2 miles and takes about 3h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West 5th Street, North Broad Street, Highway 77 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.61 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
85.1 miles from Fremont, NE
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 42m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 3h 25m drive with frequent turns across 170.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West 5th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Fremont, NE to Atkinson, NE is easy. At 3h 25m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fremont, NE to Atkinson, NE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 5th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Broad Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 77 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 275 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Lincoln Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Front Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| E Avenue East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Avenue E West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West 5th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fremont, NE and Atkinson, NE.
1
Start on the route
210 ft
·
21 sec
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the route
2
Turn left onto West 5th Street
190 ft
·
13 sec
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West 5th Street
3
Turn right onto North Broad Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North Broad Street
4
Continue on Highway 77
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Highway 77
5
Continue on Highway 275
23 mi
·
24 min
·
Highway 275
6
Continue on South Lincoln Street
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
South Lincoln Street
7
Continue on Highway 275
7.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Highway 275
8
Continue on Front Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Street
9
Continue on Highway 275
5.9 mi
·
7 min
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Highway 275
10
Continue on E Avenue East
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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E Avenue East
11
Continue on Avenue E West
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Avenue E West
12
Continue on Highway 275
23 mi
·
26 min
·
Highway 275
13
Continue on East Omaha Avenue
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East Omaha Avenue
14
Continue on Highway 275
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 275
15
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 275
203 ft
·
3 sec
·
Highway 275
16
Exit the roundabout onto Highway 275
19 mi
·
21 min
·
Highway 275
17
Continue on Front Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Street
18
Continue on Highway 275
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Highway 275
19
Continue on L Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
L Street
20
Continue on East 11th Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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East 11th Street
21
Continue on Highway 275
8.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Highway 275
22
Continue on Miles Street
0.5 mi
·
32 sec
·
Miles Street
23
Continue on Highway 275
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Highway 275
24
Continue on Front Street
0.6 mi
·
38 sec
·
Front Street
25
Continue on Highway 275
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Highway 275
26
Continue on Highway 20/275
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Highway 20/275
27
Continue on East Douglas Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East Douglas Street
28
Continue on Highway 20
17 mi
·
20 min
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Highway 20
29
Turn left onto East Pearl Street
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
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East Pearl Street
30
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
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South Main Street
31
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 85.1 miles from Fremont, NE, or about 1h 42m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 85.1 miles or 1h 42m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Atkinson, 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 170.2 miles and 3h 25m.
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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 85.1 mi from Fremont, NE · 1h 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
85 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 85.1 miles from Fremont, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Atkinson, NE
The final approach into Atkinson, 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 Atkinson, 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
$26.61 one way
$53.22 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
60 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $29.22 | $58.43 |
| premium | $4.89 | $32.75 | $65.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $37.58 | $75.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 59.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 51.1 | 0 | $17.87 | $8.17 |
| Efficient EV | 42.6 | 0 | $14.89 | $6.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 68.1 | 0 | $23.83 | $10.89 |
Gas CO2
60 kg
EV CO2
20 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
Atkinson, NE
Afternoon in Atkinson on Wednesday
Local time
1:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
78°F
Columbus, NE
85 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
3h 25m 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 Atkinson, NE covers 170.2 miles and takes about 3h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 5th Street, North Broad Street, Highway 77. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 85.1 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 $26.61 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Fremont, NE to Atkinson, NE is easy. At 3h 25m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fremont, NE to Atkinson, NE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fremont, NE to Atkinson, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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