Origin
Ralston, NE
Afternoon in Ralston on Friday
Local time
3:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ralston, NE to Fremont, NE
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
35.3 mi
57 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ralston, NE
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Fremont, NE
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ralston, NE to Fremont, NE covers 35.3 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 275, West Dodge Road, 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 46m. Total distance: 35.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Ralston, NE to Fremont, NE covers 35.3 miles and takes about 46m, 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 25 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 0.1 miles in near N-85 / South 84th Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 19 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 46m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (N-85 / South 84th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (I 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
N-85 / South 84th Street
Turn right onto N-85 / South 84th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 80
Merge onto I 80
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
3.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward I 680 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 446
Toward I 680 North
5
5.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward Pacific Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit (new value)
Toward Pacific Street
7
5.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Pacific Street west
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 2
Toward Pacific Street west
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Ralston, NE to Fremont, NE, road signs begin pointing toward Pacific Street West along the way.
Pacific Street West
5.5 mi in
|
~8m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 275 | 12.4 mi | 13m |
| West Dodge Road | 10.4 mi | 12m |
| Highway 77 | 3 mi | 3m |
| I 80 | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| South Broad Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| South 84th Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| I 680 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| South 120th Street | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 275
— 12.4 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ralston, NE and Fremont, NE.
1
Start on Q Street
176 ft
·
11 sec
·
Q Street
2
Continue on Q Street
322 ft
·
20 sec
·
Q Street
3
Turn right onto N-85
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South 84th Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 80 West
5
Merge onto I 80
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 446
Toward I 680 North
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 680
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 680
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Exit (new value)
Toward Pacific Street
9
Continue on this road
403 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
Exit 2
Toward Pacific Street
10
Keep slight left at fork
161 ft
·
6 sec
Exit 2
Toward Pacific Street west
11
Turn left onto Pacific Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Pacific Street
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn right onto South 120th Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South 120th Street
13
Take the ramp onto West Dodge Road
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
West Dodge Road
Toward US 6 West
14
Merge onto US 6
10 mi
·
11 min
·
West Dodge Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on US 275
12 mi
·
13 min
·
US 275
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward US 77 South
17
Enter roundabout onto US 77
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
Highway 77
18
Continue on US 77
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 77
19
Enter roundabout onto US 77
154 ft
·
2 sec
·
Highway 77
20
Continue on US 77
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 77
21
Enter roundabout onto S-27E
58 ft
·
0 sec
·
South Broad Street
22
Continue on S-27E
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
South Broad Street
23
Turn right onto West 4th Street
188 ft
·
13 sec
·
West 4th Street
24
Turn left
143 ft
·
10 sec
25
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.6 mi from Ralston, NE · 24m 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 Ralston, NE, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fremont, NE
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Fremont, 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
Fremont, NE
Afternoon in Fremont on Friday
Local time
3:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
46m 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 Ralston, NE to Fremont, NE covers 35.3 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 275, West Dodge Road, 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 Ralston, 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 19 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 46m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (N-85 / South 84th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (I 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Ralston, NE to Fremont, NE, road signs begin pointing toward Pacific Street West along the way.
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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