Origin
Fremont, NE
Evening in Fremont on Sunday
Local time
5:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fremont, NE to Holdrege, NE
Drive Time
3h 45m
Distance
205.5 mi
331 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 33m
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6 AM
3h 45m
8 AM
4h 11m
10 AM
3h 54m
12 PM
3h 52m
3 PM
3h 56m
5 PM
4h 10m
8 PM
3h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fremont, NE
Jean-Paul Wettstein
Holdrege, NE
Felix Schickel
Trip Overview
The drive from Fremont, NE to Holdrege, NE covers 205.5 miles and takes about 3h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 80, US 77, 2nd Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 100.6 miles on I 80. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.21 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
102.7 miles from Fremont, NE
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 55m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 3h 45m highway drive covering 205.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 80 and US 77. The longest continuous stretch is about 100.6 miles on I 80.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 80 is the longest continuous segment at about 100.6 miles.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,331 ft
1,164 ft
Total Climb
1,446 ft
Total Descent
314 ft
Highest Point
2,331 ft
~205.5 mi in
Elevation Range
1,167 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 80 and US 77. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West 4th Street.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 45m drive. You will face about 10 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 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (US 77 / Highway 77): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West 4th Street
Turn right onto West 4th Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Broad Street
Turn left onto North Broad Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.7 mi into trip
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~3m in
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US 77 / Highway 77
Enter roundabout onto US 77 / Highway 77
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
19 mi into trip
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~24m in
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US 77; N-92 / Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway
Enter roundabout onto US 77; N-92 / Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
176.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 9m in
Take the exit toward NE 44: Kearney, Archway Monument
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NE 44: Kearney, Archway Monument
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Fremont, NE to Holdrege, NE, road signs begin pointing toward Archway Monument along the way.
Archway Monument
176.7 mi in
|
~3h 9m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 80 | 100.6 mi | 1h 40m |
| US 77 | 37.5 mi | 43m |
| 2nd Avenue | 12.9 mi | 15m |
| County Road 18 | 12.6 mi | 13m |
| Highway 77 | 12.3 mi | 14m |
| County Road 11 | 11.5 mi | 13m |
| US Highway 6 & 34 | 9.6 mi | 11m |
| Highway 6 | 5.1 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
I 80
— 100.6 mi, about 1h 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fremont, NE and Holdrege, NE.
1
Start on this road
143 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto West 4th Street
188 ft
·
15 sec
·
West 4th Street
3
Turn left onto North Broad Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
North Broad Street
4
Enter roundabout onto US 77
18 ft
·
0 sec
·
Highway 77
5
Continue on US 77
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
Highway 77
6
Continue on US 77
11 mi
·
13 min
·
County Road 11
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the exit onto US 77
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
US 77
8
Enter roundabout onto US 77; N-92
154 ft
·
1 sec
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Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway
9
Continue on US 77; N-92
12 mi
·
13 min
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Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway
Use the none lane.
10
Continue on US 77
1.8 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 18
11
Continue on US 77
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
North Highway 77
12
Continue on US 77
11 mi
·
11 min
·
County Road 18
13
Take the exit onto US 77
32 mi
·
37 min
·
US 77
Toward I 80 west
14
Continue on I 80
101 mi
·
1 hr 40 min
·
I 80
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
Toward NE 44: Kearney, Archway Monument
16
Turn left onto N-44; I 80 Alt
13 mi
·
15 min
·
2nd Avenue
17
Turn right onto US 6; US 34; N-44
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Highway 6
18
Continue on US 6; US 34
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
US Highway 6 & 34
19
Continue on US 6; US 34
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
4th Avenue
20
Turn right onto East Avenue
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
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East Avenue
21
Arrive at destination
East Avenue
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 102.7 miles from Fremont, NE, or about 1h 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 100.6 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 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 102.7 miles or 1h 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Holdrege, 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 205.5 miles and 3h 45m.
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.
The longest stretch is on I 80 for about 100.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 102.7 mi from Fremont, NE · 1h 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
103 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 102.7 miles from Fremont, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 80 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 100.6 miles.
Arriving in Holdrege, NE
The final approach into Holdrege, 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 Holdrege, 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
$31.21 one way
$62.43 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
72 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $34.41 | $68.82 |
| premium | $4.80 | $38.79 | $77.59 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $45.65 | $91.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 61.7 | 0 | $21.58 | $9.86 |
| Efficient EV | 51.4 | 0 | $17.98 | $8.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 82.2 | 1 | $28.77 | $13.15 |
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 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
Holdrege, NE
Evening in Holdrege on Sunday
Local time
5:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
46°F
Columbus, NE
103 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 45m 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 Holdrege, NE covers 205.5 miles and takes about 3h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 80, US 77, 2nd Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 102.7 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 $31.21 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.
This is a straightforward 3h 45m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (US 77 / Highway 77): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
On the drive from Fremont, NE to Holdrege, NE, road signs begin pointing toward Archway Monument along the way.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 1,164 ft to 2,331 ft elevation with about 1,446 ft of total climbing.
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