Origin
Fremont, NE
Morning in Fremont on Friday
Local time
8:20 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
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
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 US 275, L-28B, Highway 77 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.4 miles on US 275. 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 (53%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Fremont, NE to Ralston, NE covers 35.3 miles and takes about 45m, 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 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 275 is the longest continuous segment at about 12.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 35.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.6 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5 miles (US 275): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
4.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Enter roundabout toward US 275 East: Omaha
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward US 275 East: Omaha
5
5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 275
Merge onto US 275
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
28.9 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 680 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 680 South
8
33.7 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward La Vista, Ralston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 448
Toward La Vista, Ralston
10
34 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Keep slight right at fork toward La Vista, Ralston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / right lanes.
Exit 448
Toward La Vista, Ralston
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 275 | 12.4 mi | 13m |
| L-28B | 11.1 mi | 13m |
| Highway 77 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| I 680 | 2 mi | 2m |
| North Broad Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| I 80 | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| South 84th Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Q Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 275
— 12.4 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fremont, NE and Ralston, 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
339 ft
·
4 sec
·
Highway 77
5
Continue on US 77
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 77
6
Enter roundabout onto US 77
163 ft
·
2 sec
·
Highway 77
7
Continue on US 77
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 77
8
Enter roundabout
15 ft
·
0 sec
Toward US 275 East: Omaha
9
Continue
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward US 275 East: Omaha
10
Merge onto US 275
12 mi
·
13 min
·
US 275
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on L-28B
11 mi
·
13 min
·
L-28B
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
Toward I 680, I 80
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Toward I 680 South
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 680
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 680
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 80 East: Downtown
16
Merge onto I 80
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 448
Toward La Vista, Ralston
Use the slight right lane.
18
Keep slight right at fork
425 ft
·
7 sec
Exit 448
Toward La Vista, Ralston
Use the left / right lanes.
19
Turn straight onto South 84th Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South 84th Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
20
Turn left onto Q Street
193 ft
·
10 sec
·
Q Street
21
Arrive at destination
Q Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.6 mi from Fremont, NE · 21m 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
Morning in Ralston on Friday
Local time
8:20 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 US 275, L-28B, 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 35.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.6 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5 miles (US 275): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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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