Origin
Chalco, NE
Night in Chalco on Saturday
Local time
9:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chalco, NE to Fremont, NE
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
30.4 mi
49 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chalco, NE
Quang Nguyen Vinh
Fremont, NE
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion through the Nebraska Great Plains, the 30.4-mile trip from Chalco to Fremont is a straightforward choice. You can easily complete this drive in about 42 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day journey that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel budget of approximately $5, the route is highly economical for travelers looking to move between these two communities. You will primarily navigate via US 275, West Dodge Road, and South 156th Street. Because both your starting point and destination are located within the Great Plains, you can expect a consistent regional landscape throughout the entire journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 275 | 12.4 mi | 13m |
| West Dodge Road | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| South 156th Street | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| Highway 77 | 3 mi | 3m |
| South Broad Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Bob Boozer Drive | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| South 168th Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Pacific Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 275
— 12.4 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chalco, NE and Fremont, NE.
1
Start on this road
79 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Chandler Road
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Chandler Road
3
Continue on North Railway Street
476 ft
·
21 sec
·
North Railway Street
4
Continue on North County Road C37
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
North County Road C37
5
Turn right onto South 156th Street
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
South 156th Street
6
Continue on Bob Boozer Drive
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Bob Boozer Drive
7
Turn left onto Pacific Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Pacific Street
8
Turn right onto South 168th Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South 168th Street
9
Continue on North 168th Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
North 168th Street
10
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 6 West
11
Merge onto US 6
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
West Dodge Road
12
Continue on US 275
12 mi
·
13 min
·
US 275
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward US 77 South
14
Enter roundabout onto US 77
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
Highway 77
15
Continue on US 77
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 77
16
Enter roundabout onto US 77
154 ft
·
2 sec
·
Highway 77
17
Continue on US 77
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 77
18
Enter roundabout onto S-27E
58 ft
·
0 sec
·
South Broad Street
19
Continue on S-27E
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
South Broad Street
20
Turn right onto West 4th Street
188 ft
·
13 sec
·
West 4th Street
21
Turn left
143 ft
·
10 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 27.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Chandler Road
Turn right onto Chandler Road
Navigation decision point
4
5.6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
South 168th Street
Turn right onto South 168th Street
Navigation decision point
4
25.3 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward US 77 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 77 South
4
25.7 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
US 77 / Highway 77
Enter roundabout onto US 77 / Highway 77
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
27.3 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
US 77 / Highway 77
Enter roundabout onto US 77 / Highway 77
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.75 one way
$9.51 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.22 | $10.44 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.85 | $11.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.71 | $13.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.19 | $1.46 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.26 | $1.95 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Night in Fremont on Saturday
Local time
9:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
25 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
42m 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 30.4-mile path offers a mixed drive profile that transitions between local thoroughfares and more substantial highway segments. With 51% of the trip spent on highways, the pace shifts as you move through different road types. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during your 12.4-mile run on US 275, providing a steady rhythm before you navigate local transitions. Expect a functional, practical experience behind the wheel rather than a winding or technical mountain course. The blend of road types ensures the drive remains engaging while moving efficiently through the Nebraska landscape.
51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.4 mi on US 275.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Chandler Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 42m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Chandler Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles (South 168th Street): Navigation decision point; at 25.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 30.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.4 miles on US 275. 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 (Chandler Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles (South 168th Street): Navigation decision point; at 25.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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 US Trip Planner 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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