Origin
Hickman, NE
Afternoon in Hickman on Saturday
Local time
3:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hickman, NE to Fremont, NE
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
64.3 mi
104 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hickman, NE
Quang Nguyen Vinh
Fremont, NE
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Trip Overview
Hickman, NE to Fremont, NE is 64.3 miles and takes about 1h 28m via US 77, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip primarily through the Great Plains region of Nebraska. You'll be navigating a mix of highway and local roads, making it a practical option for a quick journey. The drive is relatively short, allowing for flexibility in your departure time and pace. Expect a generally consistent landscape as you travel north.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 77 | 21.2 mi | 23m |
| County Road 11 | 11.6 mi | 13m |
| South 70th Street | 8.5 mi | 15m |
| North 56th Street | 6.4 mi | 7m |
| County Road M | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| South 68th Street | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| North 70th Street | 2 mi | 4m |
| South Broad Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US 77
— 21.2 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hickman, NE and Fremont, NE.
1
Start on East 2nd Street
45 ft
·
4 sec
·
East 2nd Street
2
Turn right onto Chestnut Street
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Chestnut Street
3
Enter roundabout onto Chestnut Street
103 ft
·
2 sec
·
Chestnut Street
4
Continue on Chestnut Street
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Chestnut Street
5
Continue on South 68th Street
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
South 68th Street
6
Continue on South 68th Street;South 70th Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
South 68th Street;South 70th Street
Toward NE 2 West
7
Keep slight right at fork onto South 70th Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
South 70th Street
8
Enter roundabout onto South 70th Street
217 ft
·
4 sec
·
South 70th Street
9
Continue on South 70th Street
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
South 70th Street
10
Enter roundabout onto South 70th Street
105 ft
·
2 sec
·
South 70th Street
11
Continue on South 70th Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South 70th Street
12
Enter roundabout onto South 70th Street
120 ft
·
4 sec
·
South 70th Street
13
Continue on South 70th Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South 70th Street
14
Enter roundabout onto South 70th Street
128 ft
·
2 sec
·
South 70th Street
15
Continue on South 70th Street
5.0 mi
·
9 min
·
South 70th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on North 70th Street
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
North 70th Street
17
Turn left onto Adams Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Adams Street
18
Turn right onto Touzalin Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Touzalin Avenue
19
At end of road, turn left onto Havelock Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Havelock Avenue
20
Turn right onto US 6
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Cornhusker Highway
21
Turn left onto L-55X
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
North 56th Street
22
Continue on US 77
21 mi
·
23 min
·
US 77
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
23
Enter roundabout onto US 77; N-92
217 ft
·
2 sec
·
County Road M
24
Continue on US 77; N-92
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
County Road M
25
Turn left onto US 77
12 mi
·
13 min
·
County Road 11
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Continue on US 77
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
Highway 77
27
Enter roundabout onto S-27E
341 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Broad Street
28
Continue on S-27E
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
South Broad Street
29
Turn right onto West 4th Street
188 ft
·
13 sec
·
West 4th Street
30
Turn left
143 ft
·
10 sec
31
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.2 miles from Hickman, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 50.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Chestnut Street
Turn right onto Chestnut Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Chestnut Street
Enter roundabout onto Chestnut Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
South 70th Street
Keep slight right at fork onto South 70th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
7.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
South 70th Street
Enter roundabout onto South 70th Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
50.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
US 77 / County Road 11
Turn left onto US 77 / County Road 11
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.05 one way
$20.11 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.04 | $22.07 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.37 | $24.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.20 | $28.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.75 | $3.09 |
| Efficient EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.63 | $2.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.7 | 0 | $9.00 | $4.12 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (64% 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
Fremont, NE
Afternoon in Fremont on Saturday
Local time
3:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Lincoln, NE
32 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
28 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 28m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with about 34% on highways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on US 77, which provides a more direct path, but also navigate county roads and local streets. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 21.2 miles on US 77, so you won't be stuck on one type of road for too long. As you move from Hickman towards Fremont, the road character shifts between faster highway segments and slower, more local thoroughfares, offering a varied driving feel.
34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.2 mi on US 77.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Chestnut Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64.3 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Chestnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Chestnut Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5 miles (South 70th Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 64.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.2 miles on US 77. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NE can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Chestnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Chestnut Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5 miles (South 70th Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Homestead National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fremont, NE before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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