Origin
Fremont, NE
Evening in Fremont on Sunday
Local time
5:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fremont, NE to Grand Island, NE
Drive Time
2h 4m
Distance
110.9 mi
179 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 56m
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6 AM
2h 5m
8 AM
2h 23m
10 AM
2h 11m
12 PM
2h 9m
3 PM
2h 12m
5 PM
2h 22m
8 PM
1h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fremont, NE
Jean-Paul Wettstein
Grand Island, NE
Ahmet Arıkaya
Trip Overview
The drive from Fremont, NE to Grand Island, NE covers 110.9 miles and takes about 2h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West 4th 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 $16.84 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
55.5 miles from Fremont, NE
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 4m drive with frequent turns across 110.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West 4th 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 Grand Island, NE is easy. At 2h 4m 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 Grand Island, NE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 4th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Broad Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 77 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road 11 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road K | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 32 Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 31 Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road 131 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West 4th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fremont, NE and Grand Island, NE.
1
Start on the route
144 ft
·
12 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto West 4th Street
187 ft
·
16 sec
·
West 4th Street
3
Turn left onto North Broad Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
North Broad Street
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Highway 77
20 ft
·
Highway 77
5
Exit the roundabout onto Highway 77
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
Highway 77
6
Continue on County Road 11
11 mi
·
13 min
·
County Road 11
7
Take the exit slight right
5.2 mi
·
6 min
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway
154 ft
·
2 sec
·
Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway
9
Exit the roundabout onto Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway
10
Turn right onto County Road K
14 mi
·
16 min
·
County Road K
11
Continue on 32 Road
12 mi
·
14 min
·
32 Road
12
Turn straight onto 31 Road
12 mi
·
14 min
·
31 Road
13
Continue on County Road 131
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road 131
14
Continue on East Park Street
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
·
East Park Street
15
Continue on County Road 131
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
County Road 131
16
Continue on County Road 130
13 mi
·
16 min
·
County Road 130
17
Turn straight onto Highway 92
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 92
18
Take the ramp right
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
19
Turn left onto Highway 30
8.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Highway 30
20
Continue on 16th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
16th Street
21
Continue on G Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
G Street
22
Continue on Highway 30
20 mi
·
24 min
·
Highway 30
23
Continue on East 1st Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
East 1st Street
24
Continue on East 2nd Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East 2nd Street
25
Turn right onto North Sycamore Street
364 ft
·
15 sec
·
North Sycamore Street
26
Turn left onto East 3rd Street
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
East 3rd Street
27
Arrive at your destination
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 55.5 miles from Fremont, NE, or about 1h 2m 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 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.5 miles or 1h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Grand Island, 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 110.9 miles and 2h 4m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 55.5 mi from Fremont, NE · 1h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
55 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 55.5 miles from Fremont, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Grand Island, NE
The final approach into Grand Island, 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 Grand Island, 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
$16.84 one way
$33.69 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $18.57 | $37.14 |
| premium | $4.80 | $20.94 | $41.87 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $24.64 | $49.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.3 | 0 | $11.64 | $5.32 |
| Efficient EV | 27.7 | 0 | $9.70 | $4.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44.4 | 0 | $15.53 | $7.10 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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
Grand Island, NE
Evening in Grand Island on Sunday
Local time
5:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
46°F
Columbus, NE
55 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
36 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
2h 4m 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 Grand Island, NE covers 110.9 miles and takes about 2h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 4th 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 55.5 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 $16.84 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.
The drive from Fremont, NE to Grand Island, NE is easy. At 2h 4m 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 Grand Island, NE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fremont, NE to Grand Island, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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