Fremont, NE Road Trips

Sitting in the Great Plains, Fremont, NE is a local road trip base with 7 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 315 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Fremont, NE head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

city and county seat of Dodge County, Nebraska, USA

Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Trip Routes

7

Longest Drive

445.1 mi

Terrytown, NE

Quickest Drive

3h 45m

Holdrege, NE

Plan Around Fremont, NE

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Fremont, NE is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Sidney, NE to Fremont, NE 394 mi · 6h 50m Alliance, NE to Fremont, NE 369.9 mi · 7h 17m

Continue From Fremont, NE

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Fremont, NE to Terrytown, NE 445.1 mi · 8h 5m Fremont, NE to Chadron, NE 399.7 mi · 7h 59m Fremont, NE to Sutherland, NE 294 mi · 5h 9m Fremont, NE to Cozad, NE 228.4 mi · 4h 3m

Trips from Fremont, NE

Fremont, NE to Terrytown, NE

445.1 mi 8h 5m

Fremont, NE to Chadron, NE

399.7 mi 7h 59m

Fremont, NE to Sutherland, NE

294 mi 5h 9m

Fremont, NE to Cozad, NE

228.4 mi 4h 3m

Fremont, NE to Holdrege, NE

205.5 mi 3h 45m

Driving from Fremont, NE

Expect an average of 315 miles and about 5h 48m behind the wheel when leaving Fremont, NE. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 445 miles (8h 5m), while the shortest is just 206 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Fremont, NE most often head toward Terrytown, NE (445.1 mi, 8h 5m), Chadron, NE (399.7 mi, 7h 59m), Sutherland, NE (294 mi, 5h 9m), Cozad, NE (228.4 mi, 4h 3m), and Holdrege, NE (205.5 mi, 3h 45m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 315-mile drive from Fremont, NE, expect to burn about 12.4 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.

Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 5 mapped routes leaving Fremont, NE and 2 routes heading into Fremont, NE, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 206 to 445 miles.

The longest mapped route from Fremont, NE covers 445 miles and takes approximately 8h 5m. Shorter options start at just 206 miles.

The average route from Fremont, NE runs about 315 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 48m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

The most popular road trip destinations from Fremont, NE include Terrytown, NE, Chadron, NE, Sutherland, NE and Cozad, NE. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Fremont, NE by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

27,321

Median Income

$67,179

Median Home Value

$194,400

Median Age

37.7

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

Fremont, NE at a Glance

Founded

1871

Elevation

1,201 ft

Area

9 mi²

Notable People from Fremont, NE

A sampling of people born in Fremont, NE.

Marg Helgenberger

1958

American actress

Jordan Larson

1986

volleyball player

Harold Edgerton

1903–1990

American engineer and inventor (1903–1990)

Julie Sommars

1940

American actress

William L. Armstrong

1937–2016

American politician (1937-2016)

Jessica Shepard

1996

American basketball player

Dennis Patrick O'Neil

1940–2003

Auxiliary Bishop of San Bernardino

Richard A. Jensen

1934–2014

American theologian (1934-2014)

John Holland

1908–1993

American actor (1908–1993)

Landmarks & Historic Sites

Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Fremont, NE.