Trip from Fremont, NE to Hartington, NE

Drive Time

2h 12m

Distance

107.2 mi

172 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min

4 AM

2h 3m ★

6 AM

2h 12m

8 AM

2h 31m

10 AM

2h 19m

12 PM

2h 17m

3 PM

2h 20m

5 PM

2h 30m

8 PM

2h 7m

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

Hartington, NE

David Roberts

Trip Overview

The drive from Fremont, NE to Hartington, NE covers 107.2 miles and takes about 2h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Highway 275, Highway 15, Highway 57 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 41.4 miles on Highway 275. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.28 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

53.6 miles from Fremont, NE

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 2h 12m highway drive covering 107.2 miles, with most of the trip on Highway 275 and Highway 15. The longest continuous stretch is about 41.4 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 25 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 41.4 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,618 ft 1,198 ft

Total Climb

641 ft

Total Descent

436 ft

Highest Point

1,618 ft

~93.8 mi in

Elevation Range

420 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 275 and Highway 15. 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 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 2h 12m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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 86.1 miles (US 20; N-15 / Highway 20): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

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

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

Turn left onto West 5th Street

Navigation decision point

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.

86.1 mi into trip | ~1h 46m in | US 20; N-15 / Highway 20

At end of road, turn right onto US 20; N-15 / Highway 20

Navigation decision point

95 mi into trip | ~1h 57m in | N-57 / Highway 57

Turn right onto N-57 / Highway 57

Navigation decision point

107.2 mi into trip | ~2h 12m in | North Broadway Street

Turn right onto North Broadway Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Highway 275	41.4 mi	47m
Highway 15	29.6 mi	35m
Highway 57	11.2 mi	12m
Highway 77	8.9 mi	10m
Highway 59	6 mi	6m
Highway 20	2.2 mi	2m
South Lincoln Street	1.8 mi	2m
North Broad Street	1.7 mi	3m

Longest stretch: Highway 275 — 41.4 mi, about 47m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

209 ft · 20 sec · this road

Turn left onto West 5th Street

190 ft · 12 sec · West 5th Street

Turn right onto North Broad Street

1.7 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on Highway 77

8.9 mi · 10 min · Highway 77

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 275; N-91

23 mi · 24 min · Highway 275

Continue on US 275

1.8 mi · 2 min · South Lincoln Street

Continue on US 275

7.0 mi · 7 min · Highway 275

Continue on US 275

0.9 mi · 1 min · Front Street

Continue on US 275

5.9 mi · 7 min · Highway 275

Continue on US 275

0.5 mi · 1 min · E Avenue East

Continue on US 275

0.5 mi · 1 min · Avenue E West

Continue on US 275

5.5 mi · 6 min · Highway 275

Turn right onto N-15

14 mi · 16 min · Highway 15

Continue on N-15

1.3 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

Use the none lane.

Continue on N-15

15 mi · 17 min · Highway 15

Use the straight lane.

At end of road, turn right onto US 20; N-15

452 ft · 9 sec · Highway 20

Continue on US 20; N-15

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Willow Street

Continue on US 20; N-15

2.1 mi · 2 min · Highway 20

Turn left onto N-15

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Highway 15

Turn left onto N-59

6.0 mi · 6 min · Highway 59

Turn right onto N-57

11 mi · 12 min · Highway 57

Continue on N-57

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Robinson Avenue

Turn right onto West Main Street

0.2 mi · 58 sec · West Main Street

Turn right onto North Broadway Street

40 ft · 1 sec · North Broadway Street

Arrive at destination

North Broadway 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 53.6 miles from Fremont, NE, or about 1h 5m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.4 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 80 miles or 1h 38m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 53.6 miles or 1h 5m 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 48m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hartington, 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 107.2 miles and 2h 12m.

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 Highway 275 for about 41.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 53.6 mi from Fremont, NE · 1h 5m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Columbus, NE

54 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

Yankton, SD

Fuel and coffee

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

Columbus, NE

Meal break

The midpoint is around 53.6 miles from Fremont, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Hartington, NE

The final approach into Hartington, 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 Hartington, 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

$16.28 one way

$32.57 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 38 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$17.95	$35.90
premium	$4.80	$20.24	$40.47
diesel	$5.64	$23.82	$47.63

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 37.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	32.2	$11.26	$5.15
Efficient EV	26.8	$9.38	$4.29
EV Truck/SUV	42.9	$15.01	$6.86

Gas CO2

38 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (66% 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

Evening in Fremont on Sunday

Local time

5:24 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

Hartington, NE

Evening in Hartington on Sunday

Local time

5:24 PM

CDT

Current temp

62°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSE 18 mph 26% 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

Along the Route

46°F

Columbus, NE

54 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

5 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 12m 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 Hartington, NE covers 107.2 miles and takes about 2h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Highway 275, Highway 15, Highway 57. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 53.6 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 $16.28 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 is a straightforward 2h 12m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The route from Fremont, NE to Hartington, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 1,198 ft to 1,618 ft elevation with about 641 ft of total climbing.

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