Origin
Fremont, NE
Night in Fremont on Tuesday
Local time
9:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fremont, NE to Hooper, NE
Data updated 2 hours ago
Drive Time
19m
Distance
14.1 mi
23 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fremont, NE
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Hooper, NE
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fremont, NE to Hooper, NE covers 14.1 miles and takes about 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 77, Old Highway 275, North Broad Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.9 miles on Highway 77. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.20 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
7 miles from Fremont, NE
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 10m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 19m highway drive covering 14.1 miles, with most of the trip on Highway 77 and Old Highway 275. The longest continuous stretch is about 8.9 miles on Highway 77.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 77 is the longest continuous segment at about 8.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 77 and Old Highway 275. 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 19m drive. You will face about 5 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 10.6 miles (US 77): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West 5th Street
Turn left onto West 5th Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Broad Street
Turn right onto North Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
10.6 mi into trip
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~14m in
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US 77
Take the exit onto US 77 toward US 77
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 77
3
11.6 mi into trip
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~15m in
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Old Highway 275
Turn left onto Old Highway 275
Navigation decision point
3
14 mi into trip
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~19m in
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North Main Street
Turn right onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 77 | 8.9 mi | 10m |
| Old Highway 275 | 2 mi | 2m |
| North Broad Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| US 77 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East Howard Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 5th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Highway 77
— 8.9 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fremont, NE and Hooper, NE.
1
Start on this road
209 ft
·
20 sec
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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
Take the exit onto US 77
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 77
Toward US 77
6
Turn left onto Old Highway 275
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Highway 275
7
Continue on East Howard Street
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
East Howard Street
8
Turn right onto North Main Street
254 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Main Street
9
Arrive at destination
North Main 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 7 miles from Fremont, NE, or about 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 8.9 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 14.1 miles or 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 7 miles or 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hooper, 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 14.1 miles and 19m.
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 77 for about 8.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 7 mi from Fremont, NE · 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
7 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 14.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 7 miles from Fremont, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hooper, NE
The final approach into Hooper, 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 Hooper, 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
$2.20 one way
$4.41 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.42 | $4.84 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.71 | $5.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.11 | $6.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Hooper, NE
Night in Hooper on Tuesday
Local time
9:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°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
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
19m 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 Hooper, NE covers 14.1 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 77, Old Highway 275, North Broad Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 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 $2.20 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 19m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 10.6 miles (US 77): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Fremont, NE to Hooper, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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