Origin
Madison, NE
Late night in Madison on Saturday
Local time
3:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Madison, 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 26m
Distance
72.5 mi
117 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Madison, NE
Quang Nguyen Vinh
Fremont, NE
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Trip Overview
The drive from Madison, NE to Fremont, NE covers 72.5 miles and takes about 1h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Road W, Highway 275, Highway 91 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.9 miles on Road W. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.33 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 72.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 26m highway drive covering 72.5 miles, with most of the trip on Road W and Highway 275. The longest continuous stretch is about 17.9 miles on Road W.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Road W is the longest continuous segment at about 17.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Road W and Highway 275. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near N-32 / South Main Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Madison, NE to Fremont, NE is easy. At 1h 26m with 69% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (N-32 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (US 81): Navigation decision point; at 8.2 miles (490th Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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N-32 / South Main Street
Turn right onto N-32 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.8 mi into trip
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~2m in
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US 81
Turn right onto US 81
Navigation decision point
4
8.2 mi into trip
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~10m in
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490th Street
Turn left onto 490th Street
Navigation decision point
4
72.4 mi into trip
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~1h 26m in
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West 4th Street
Turn left onto West 4th Street
Navigation decision point
4
72.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Road W | 17.9 mi | 20m |
| Highway 275 | 14.2 mi | 15m |
| Highway 91 | 9.8 mi | 11m |
| State Highway 91 | 9.6 mi | 11m |
| Highway 77 | 9 mi | 10m |
| US 81 | 7.3 mi | 7m |
| North Broad Street | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| 490th Street | 1.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Road W
— 17.9 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison, NE and Fremont, NE.
1
Start on this road
16 ft
·
3 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto N-32
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
3
Turn right onto US 81
7.3 mi
·
7 min
·
US 81
4
Turn left onto 490th Street
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
490th Street
5
Turn straight onto N-91
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
State Highway 91
6
Continue on N-91
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Road W
7
Continue on N-91
6.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Highway 91
8
Continue on N-91
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
4th Street
9
Continue on N-91
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 91
10
Turn right onto US 275; N-91
14 mi
·
15 min
·
Highway 275
11
Continue on US 77; US 275; N-91
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Highway 77
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on North Broad Street
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
North Broad Street
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn left onto West 4th Street
188 ft
·
13 sec
·
West 4th Street
14
Turn left
143 ft
·
10 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.2 mi from Madison, NE · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.2 miles from Madison, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fremont, NE
The final approach into Fremont, NE usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.33 one way
$22.67 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.44 | $24.89 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.95 | $27.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.01 | $32.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.61 | $3.48 |
| Efficient EV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.34 | $2.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29 | 0 | $10.15 | $4.64 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Late night in Fremont on Saturday
Local time
3:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Monterey, NE
36 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
1 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 26m 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 Madison, NE to Fremont, NE covers 72.5 miles and takes about 1h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Road W, Highway 275, Highway 91. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.2 miles from Madison, NE. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.33 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 Madison, NE to Fremont, NE is easy. At 1h 26m with 69% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (N-32 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (US 81): Navigation decision point; at 8.2 miles (490th Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Madison, NE to Fremont, NE does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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