Trip from Fremont, NE to Gretna, NE

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are US 275, North 204th Street, L-28B. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 14.6 miles from Fremont, NE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.45 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: Is the drive from Fremont, NE to Gretna, NE flat or hilly?

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 1,119 ft to 1,273 ft elevation with about 311 ft of total climbing.

Drive Time

38m

Distance

29.3 mi

47 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min

4 AM

0h 35m ★

6 AM

0h 39m

8 AM

0h 45m

10 AM

0h 41m

12 PM

0h 40m

3 PM

0h 41m

5 PM

0h 45m

8 PM

0h 37m

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

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Fremont, NE

Jean-Paul Wettstein

Trip Overview

The drive from Fremont, NE to Gretna, NE covers 29.3 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 275, North 204th Street, L-28B for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.4 miles on US 275. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.45 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

14.6 miles from Fremont, NE

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 18m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 38m highway drive covering 29.3 miles, with most of the trip on US 275 and North 204th Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 12.4 miles on US 275.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

US 275 is the longest continuous segment at about 12.4 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,273 ft 1,119 ft

Total Climb

311 ft

Total Descent

237 ft

Highest Point

1,273 ft

~29.3 mi in

Elevation Range

154 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 275 and North 204th Street. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.6 miles in.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 29.3 miles you will encounter 11 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: at 4.6 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5 miles (US 275): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

4.6 mi into trip | ~7m in

Enter roundabout toward US 275 East: Omaha

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Toward US 275 East: Omaha

5 mi into trip | ~7m in | US 275

Merge onto US 275

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

20.4 mi into trip | ~24m in

Take the exit toward US 6 West, NE 31: Elkhorn, Lincoln

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 6 West, NE 31: Elkhorn, Lincoln

20.7 mi into trip | ~25m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 6 West: Lincoln

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward US 6 West: Lincoln

20.8 mi into trip | ~25m in | US 6; N-31 / North 204th Street

Merge onto US 6; N-31 / North 204th Street

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Fremont, NE to Gretna, NE, road signs begin pointing toward Lincoln along the way.

Lincoln

20.4 mi in | ~24m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 275	12.4 mi	13m
North 204th Street	4.9 mi	7m
L-28B	3.1 mi	3m
Highway 77	2.9 mi	3m
Highway 6/31	2.3 mi	3m
North Broad Street	1.6 mi	3m
North Highway 6	1.1 mi	2m
Pontiac Drive	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: US 275 — 12.4 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

143 ft · 12 sec · this road

Turn right onto West 4th Street

188 ft · 15 sec · West 4th Street

Turn left onto North Broad Street

1.6 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street

Enter roundabout onto US 77

339 ft · 4 sec · Highway 77

Continue on US 77

1.4 mi · 1 min · Highway 77

Enter roundabout onto US 77

163 ft · 2 sec · Highway 77

Continue on US 77

1.4 mi · 1 min · Highway 77

Enter roundabout

15 ft · 0 sec

Toward US 275 East: Omaha

Continue

0.4 mi · 47 sec

Toward US 275 East: Omaha

Merge onto US 275

12 mi · 13 min · US 275

Use the straight lane.

Continue on L-28B

3.1 mi · 3 min · L-28B

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Toward US 6 West, NE 31: Elkhorn, Lincoln

Keep slight right at fork

463 ft · 11 sec

Toward US 6 West: Lincoln

Merge onto US 6; N-31

4.9 mi · 7 min · North 204th Street

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 6; N-31

2.3 mi · 3 min · Highway 6/31

Continue on US 6; N-31

1.1 mi · 2 min · North Highway 6

Turn right onto West Westplains Road

211 ft · 14 sec · West Westplains Road

Turn left onto Pontiac Drive

352 ft · 15 sec · Pontiac Drive

Arrive at destination

Pontiac Drive

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 14.6 miles from Fremont, NE, or about 18m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 12.4 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 29.3 miles or 38m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 14.6 miles or 18m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 31m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gretna, NE than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Fremont, 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 Fremont, NE

This is one driving day of about 29.3 miles and 38m.

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 US 275 for about 12.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 14.6 mi from Fremont, NE · 18m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

La Vista, NE

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.

Pacing Suggestions

Louisville, NE

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 29.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

La Vista, NE

Meal break

The midpoint is around 14.6 miles from Fremont, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Gretna, NE

The final approach into Gretna, 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 Gretna, 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

$4.45 one way

$8.90 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$4.91	$9.81
premium	$4.80	$5.53	$11.06
diesel	$5.64	$6.51	$13.02

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$29–$54

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	8.8	$3.08	$1.41
Efficient EV	7.3	$2.56	$1.17
EV Truck/SUV	11.7	$4.10	$1.88

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Fremont, NE

Night in Fremont on Sunday

Local time

9:07 PM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSE 17 mph 36% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 11 at 1:47PM CDT until April 12 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS North Platte NE

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 11 at 11:01AM MDT until April 13 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY

Destination

Gretna, NE

Night in Gretna on Sunday

Local time

9:07 PM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSE 16 mph 30% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 11 at 1:47PM CDT until April 12 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS North Platte NE

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 11 at 11:01AM MDT until April 13 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY

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

1 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

38m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Gretna, NE covers 29.3 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 275, North 204th Street, L-28B. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 14.6 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 $4.45 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.