Origin
Fremont, NE
Late night in Fremont on Wednesday
Local time
12:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fremont, NE to Seward, NE
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
67.5 mi
109 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
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6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 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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Seward, NE
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fremont, NE to Seward, NE covers 67.5 miles and takes about 1h 23m 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 $10.55 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
33.7 miles from Fremont, NE
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 1h 23m drive with frequent turns across 67.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Fremont, NE to Seward, NE is easy. At 1h 23m 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 Seward, NE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 4th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Broad Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 77 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road 11 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road K | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 32 Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| O Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 280th Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West 4th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fremont, NE and Seward, 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 1 toward Highway 77
20 ft
·
Highway 77
5
Exit the roundabout onto Highway 77
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
Highway 77
6
Continue on County Road 11
11 mi
·
13 min
·
County Road 11
7
Take the exit slight right
5.2 mi
·
6 min
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway
154 ft
·
2 sec
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Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway
9
Exit the roundabout onto Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway
10
Turn right onto County Road K
14 mi
·
16 min
·
County Road K
11
Continue on 32 Road
10 mi
·
11 min
·
32 Road
12
Turn left onto O Road
11 mi
·
12 min
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O Road
13
Continue on 280th Road
8.0 mi
·
9 min
·
280th Road
14
Continue on North 8th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North 8th Street
15
Turn straight onto Highway 15
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Highway 15
16
Continue on North 6th Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
North 6th Street
17
Turn left onto Seward Street
331 ft
·
11 sec
·
Seward Street
18
Turn right onto South 5th Street
308 ft
·
18 sec
·
South 5th Street
19
Turn right onto Main Street
282 ft
·
5 sec
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Main Street
20
Arrive at your destination
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 33.7 miles from Fremont, NE, or about 41m into the drive.
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 67.5 miles or 1h 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.7 miles or 41m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Seward, 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 67.5 miles and 1h 23m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.7 mi from Fremont, NE · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 67.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.7 miles from Fremont, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Seward, NE
The final approach into Seward, 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 Seward, 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
$10.55 one way
$21.11 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.59 | $23.17 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.99 | $25.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.90 | $29.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.09 | $3.24 |
| Efficient EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.91 | $2.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27 | 0 | $9.45 | $4.32 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Seward, NE
Late night in Seward on Wednesday
Local time
12:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
43°F
Lincoln, NE
34 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
31 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
1h 23m 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 Seward, NE covers 67.5 miles and takes about 1h 23m 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 33.7 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 $10.55 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 Seward, NE is easy. At 1h 23m 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 Seward, NE is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fremont, NE to Seward, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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