Origin
Fremont, NE
Late night in Fremont on Friday
Local time
4:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fremont, NE to Ralston, NE
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
35.3 mi
57 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
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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Ralston, NE
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fremont, NE to Ralston, NE covers 35.3 miles and takes about 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West 4th Street, North Broad Street, Highway 77 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.52 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 35.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 45m drive with frequent turns across 35.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West 4th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Fremont, NE to Ralston, NE is easy. At 45m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fremont, NE to Ralston, NE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 4th Street | — | — |
| North Broad Street | — | — |
| Highway 77 | — | — |
| US 275 East | — | — |
| I 680 | — | — |
| I 680 South | — | — |
| I 80 East | — | — |
| La Vista | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West 4th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fremont, NE and Ralston, NE.
1
Start on the route
144 ft
·
12 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto West 4th Street
187 ft
·
16 sec
·
West 4th Street
3
Turn left onto North Broad Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
North Broad Street
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Highway 77
338 ft
·
4 sec
·
Highway 77
5
Exit the roundabout onto Highway 77
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 77
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Highway 77
164 ft
·
2 sec
·
Highway 77
7
Exit the roundabout onto Highway 77
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 77
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US 275 East: Omaha
16 ft
·
US 275 East: Omaha
9
Exit the roundabout onto US 275 East: Omaha
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
US 275 East: Omaha
10
Merge slight left
12 mi
·
13 min
11
Continue straight
11 mi
·
13 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 680, I 80
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
I 680, I 80
13
Keep slight right to continue on I 680 South
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
I 680 South
14
Merge slight left
2.0 mi
·
2 min
15
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Downtown
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80 East: Downtown
16
Merge slight left
1.5 mi
·
1 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward La Vista, Ralston
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
La Vista, Ralston
18
Keep slight right to continue on La Vista, Ralston
427 ft
·
8 sec
·
La Vista, Ralston
19
Turn straight onto South 84th Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South 84th Street
20
Turn left onto Q Street
194 ft
·
11 sec
·
Q Street
21
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.6 mi from Fremont, NE · 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.6 miles from Fremont, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ralston, NE
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Ralston, NE if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.52 one way
$11.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.06 | $12.12 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.79 | $13.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.79 | $15.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.69 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.94 | $2.26 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Ralston, NE
Late night in Ralston on Friday
Local time
4:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Valley, NE
18 mi in
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
3 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
45m 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 Ralston, NE covers 35.3 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 4th Street, North Broad Street, Highway 77. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.6 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 $5.52 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.
The drive from Fremont, NE to Ralston, NE is easy. At 45m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fremont, NE to Ralston, NE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fremont, NE to Ralston, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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