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Trip from Fremont, NE to Lincoln, NE

Drive Time

1h 7m

Distance

51.9 mi

84 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 2m ★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 4m

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

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Downtown Fremont, NE, NE

Fremont, NE

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Downtown Lincoln, NE, NE

Lincoln, NE

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Trip Overview

The drive from Fremont, NE to Lincoln, NE covers 51.9 miles and takes about 1h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on County Road 18, Highway 77, County Road 11 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.4 miles on County Road 18. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.88 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

26 miles from Fremont, NE

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 32m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Fremont, NE to Lincoln, NE covers 51.9 miles and takes about 1h 7m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
County Road 18 is the longest continuous segment at about 15.4 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,365 ft 1,139 ft

Total Climb

490 ft

Total Descent

491 ft

Highest Point

1,365 ft

~8.6 mi in

Elevation Range

226 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 1h 7m 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 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 9 key points

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

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | West 4th Street

Turn right onto West 4th Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Broad Street

Turn left onto North Broad Street

Navigation decision point

4
1.7 mi into trip | ~3m in | US 77 / Highway 77

Enter roundabout onto US 77 / Highway 77

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4
19 mi into trip | ~24m in | 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

4
46.6 mi into trip | ~56m in | US 6 / Cornhusker Highway

Turn right onto US 6 / Cornhusker Highway

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
County Road 18 15.4 mi 17m
Highway 77 12.3 mi 14m
County Road 11 11.5 mi 13m
US 77 5.2 mi 6m
Cornhusker Highway 2 mi 3m
North 33rd Street 2 mi 4m
North Broad Street 1.6 mi 3m
South 33rd Street 0.9 mi 2m
Longest stretch: County Road 18 — 15.4 mi, about 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fremont, NE and Lincoln, 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 · Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway
9

Continue on US 77; N-92

12 mi · 13 min · 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

14 mi · 15 min · County Road 18
13

Turn right onto US 6

2.0 mi · 3 min · Cornhusker Highway
14

Turn left onto North 33rd Street

2.0 mi · 4 min · North 33rd Street
15

Continue on South 33rd Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · South 33rd Street
Use the none lane.
16

Turn left onto B Street

0.3 mi · 56 sec · B Street
17

Arrive at destination

B 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 26 miles from Fremont, NE, or about 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.4 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 51.9 miles or 1h 7m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 26 miles or 32m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 53m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lincoln, 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 51.9 miles and 1h 7m.

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 County Road 18 for about 15.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 26 mi from Fremont, NE · 32m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Louisville, NE

26 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

Beatrice, NE

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 51.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Louisville, NE

Meal break

The midpoint is around 26 miles from Fremont, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Lincoln, NE

The final approach into Lincoln, 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 Lincoln, 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

$7.88 one way

$15.77 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $8.69 $17.38
premium $4.80 $9.80 $19.60
diesel $5.64 $11.53 $23.06

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$8

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$33–$58

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 18.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 15.6 0 $5.45 $2.49
Efficient EV 13 0 $4.54 $2.08
EV Truck/SUV 20.8 0 $7.27 $3.32

Gas CO2

18 kg

EV CO2

6 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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Fremont, NE

Evening in Fremont on Sunday

Local time

5:26 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

Lincoln, NE

Evening in Lincoln on Sunday

Local time

5:26 PM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSE 17 mph 25% 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

77°F

Louisville, NE

26 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

4 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

1h 7m 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 Lincoln, NE covers 51.9 miles and takes about 1h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are County Road 18, Highway 77, County Road 11. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26 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 $7.88 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 1h 7m drive. You will face about 9 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.
The route from Fremont, NE to Lincoln, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 1,139 ft to 1,365 ft elevation with about 490 ft of total climbing.

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