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Trip from Fremont, NE to Gordon, NE

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Drive Time

7h 3m

Distance

353.7 mi

569 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$55

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
6h 52m ★
6 AM
7h 3m
8 AM
7h 25m
10 AM
7h 11m
12 PM
7h 9m
3 PM
7h 12m
5 PM
7h 24m
8 PM
6h 56m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city and county seat of Dodge County, Nebraska, USA

Fremont, NE

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Trip Overview

The drive from Fremont, NE to Gordon, NE covers 353.7 miles and takes about 7h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Highway 275, US 20, Highway 20 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 117.8 miles on Highway 275. At current regular gas prices, budget about $55.30 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

176.9 miles from Fremont, NE

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 33m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 7h 3m highway drive covering 353.7 miles, with most of the trip on Highway 275 and US 20. The longest continuous stretch is about 117.8 miles on Highway 275.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 275 is the longest continuous segment at about 117.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 275 and US 20. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West 5th Street.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 3m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 4 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 79 miles (US 275 / Highway 275): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Critical Maneuvers

4 of 4 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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0 mi into trip | ~0m in | West 5th Street

Turn left onto West 5th Street

Navigation decision point

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0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Broad Street

Turn right onto North Broad Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
4
79 mi into trip | ~1h 34m in | US 275 / Highway 275

Enter roundabout onto US 275 / Highway 275

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4
353.4 mi into trip | ~7h 2m in | N-27 / South Main Street

Turn right onto N-27 / South Main Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Highway 275 117.8 mi 2h 14m
US 20 94.1 mi 1h 51m
Highway 20 54.2 mi 1h 4m
East 4th Street 43.1 mi 51m
Highway 20/275 12.4 mi 14m
Highway 77 8.9 mi 10m
US Highway 20 8.5 mi 10m
East Omaha Avenue 3.3 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Highway 275 — 117.8 mi, about 2h 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fremont, NE and Gordon, NE.

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Start on this road

209 ft · 20 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto West 5th Street

190 ft · 12 sec · West 5th Street
3

Turn right onto North Broad Street

1.7 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Continue on Highway 77

8.9 mi · 10 min · Highway 77
Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Continue on US 275; N-91

23 mi · 24 min · Highway 275
6

Continue on US 275

1.8 mi · 2 min · South Lincoln Street
7

Continue on US 275

7.0 mi · 7 min · Highway 275
8

Continue on US 275

0.9 mi · 1 min · Front Street
9

Continue on US 275

5.9 mi · 7 min · Highway 275
10

Continue on US 275

0.5 mi · 1 min · E Avenue East
11

Continue on US 275

0.5 mi · 1 min · Avenue E West
12

Continue on US 275

23 mi · 26 min · Highway 275
13

Continue on US 275

3.3 mi · 3 min · East Omaha Avenue
14

Continue on US 275

2.0 mi · 2 min · Highway 275
15

Enter roundabout onto US 275

204 ft · 2 sec · Highway 275
16

Continue on US 275

19 mi · 21 min · Highway 275
17

Continue on US 275

0.8 mi · 1 min · Front Street
18

Continue on US 275

12 mi · 14 min · Highway 275
19

Continue on US 275

0.7 mi · 1 min · L Street
20

Continue on US 275

0.8 mi · 1 min · East 11th Street
21

Continue on US 275

8.1 mi · 9 min · Highway 275
22

Continue on US 275

0.5 mi · 32 sec · Miles Street
23

Continue on US 275

9.6 mi · 11 min · Highway 275
24

Continue on US 275

0.6 mi · 38 sec · Front Street
25

Continue on US 275

7.6 mi · 8 min · Highway 275
26

Continue on US 20; US 275

12 mi · 14 min · Highway 20/275
27

Continue on US 20; US 275

1.1 mi · 2 min · East Douglas Street
28

Continue on US 20

17 mi · 20 min · Highway 20
29

Continue on US 20; N-11

0.5 mi · 59 sec · South Hyde Street
30

Continue on US 20

0.7 mi · 1 min · East 5th Street
31

Continue on US 20

37 mi · 43 min · Highway 20
32

Continue on US 20; US 183; N-7

8.5 mi · 10 min · US Highway 20
33

Continue on US 20; N-7

43 mi · 51 min · East 4th Street
34

Continue on US 20; US 83

94 mi · 1 hr 51 min · US 20; US 83
35

Turn right onto N-27

0.3 mi · 35 sec · South Main Street
36

Arrive at destination

N-27

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 176.9 miles from Fremont, NE, or about 3h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 117.8 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 80 miles or 1h 35m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 176.9 miles or 3h 33m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 51m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gordon, 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.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Fremont, NE

This is one driving day of about 353.7 miles and 7h 3m.

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 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Highway 275 for about 117.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 176.9 mi from Fremont, NE · 3h 33m into the drive

Downtown Yankton, SD, SD

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Yankton, SD

177 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

Columbus, NE

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tyndall, SD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 176.9 miles from Fremont, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Highway 275 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 117.8 miles.

Arriving in Gordon, NE

The final approach into Gordon, 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 Gordon, NE.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$55.30 one way

$110.59 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 124 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $60.71 $121.43
premium $4.89 $68.07 $136.13
diesel $5.61 $78.09 $156.19

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$55

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$80–$105

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 123.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 106.1 1 $37.14 $16.98
Efficient EV 88.4 1 $30.95 $14.15
EV Truck/SUV 141.5 1 $49.52 $22.64

Gas CO2

124 kg

EV CO2

41 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 hour ago

Origin

Fremont, NE

Late night in Fremont on Wednesday

Local time

5:28 AM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Gordon, NE

Late night in Gordon on Wednesday

Local time

4:28 AM

MDT

Current temp

43°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

1 hour earlier

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

34 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

7h 3m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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 Gordon, NE covers 353.7 miles and takes about 7h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 275, US 20, Highway 20. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 176.9 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 $55.30 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 3m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 4 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 79 miles (US 275 / Highway 275): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Fremont, NE to Gordon, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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