Connecting Fremont to Lincoln is a straightforward 51.9-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 7 minutes. This trip sits entirely within the Great Plains region of Nebraska, offering a consistent landscape as you travel between the two cities. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $8, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. You will primarily utilize a mix of Highway 77 along with County Roads 18 and 11 to navigate the distance. Because the total drive time is relatively short, it provides a practical way to transition between these Nebraska hubs without the fatigue of a long-haul trek.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
County Road 18
15.4 mi
17m
Highway 77
12.3 mi
14m
County Road 11
11.5 mi
13m
US 77
5.2 mi
6m
Cornhusker Highway
2 mi
3m
North 33rd Street
2 mi
4m
North Broad Street
1.6 mi
3m
South 33rd Street
0.9 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
County Road 18
— 15.4 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fremont, NE and Lincoln, NE.
1
Start on this road
143 ft·12 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto West 4th Street
188 ft·15 sec·West 4th Street
3
Turn left onto North Broad Street
1.6 mi·3 min·North Broad Street
4
Enter roundabout onto US 77
18 ft·0 sec·Highway 77
5
Continue on US 77
0.6 mi·43 sec·Highway 77
6
Continue on US 77
11 mi·13 min·County Road 11
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the exit onto US 77
5.2 mi·6 min·US 77
8
Enter roundabout onto US 77; N-92
154 ft·1 sec·Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway
9
Continue on US 77; N-92
12 mi·13 min·Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on US 77
1.8 mi·1 min·County Road 18
11
Continue on US 77
0.5 mi·44 sec·North Highway 77
12
Continue on US 77
14 mi·15 min·County Road 18
13
Turn right onto US 6
2.0 mi·3 min·Cornhusker Highway
14
Turn left onto North 33rd Street
2.0 mi·4 min·North 33rd Street
15
Continue on South 33rd Street
0.9 mi·2 min·South 33rd Street
16
Turn left onto B Street
0.3 mi·56 sec·B Street
17
Arrive at destination
B Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 26 miles from Fremont, 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 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 46.6 — 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|West 4th Street
Turn right onto West 4th Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|North Broad Street
Turn left onto North Broad Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.7 mi into trip|~3m in|US 77 / Highway 77
Enter roundabout onto US 77 / Highway 77
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
19 mi into trip|~24m in|US 77; N-92 / Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway
Enter roundabout onto US 77; N-92 / Highway 77;Wahoo Expressway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
46.6 mi into trip|~56m in|US 6 / Cornhusker Highway
Turn right onto US 6 / Cornhusker Highway
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.11 one way
$16.23 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg18 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$8.91
$17.82
premium
$4.89
$9.99
$19.98
diesel
$5.61
$11.46
$22.92
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
15.6
0
$5.45
$2.49
Efficient EV
13
0
$4.54
$2.08
EV Truck/SUV
20.8
0
$7.27
$3.32
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Forecast as of Apr 11, 2026
Origin
Fremont, NE
Night
in Fremont on Saturday
Local time
9:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSE 17 mph36% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 11 at 1:47PM CDT until April 12 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 11 at 11:01AM MDT until April 13 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
Destination
Lincoln, NE
Night
in Lincoln on Saturday
Local time
9:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSE 17 mph25% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 11 at 1:47PM CDT until April 12 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS North Platte NE
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 11 at 11:01AM MDT until April 13 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Cheyenne WY
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
4 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 7m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed-drive experience that balances regional highway travel with secondary road navigation. While 35% of the trip is comprised of highway driving, the route requires you to be adaptable as you transition between different road types. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 15.4-mile segment on County Road 18, which allows for a steady pace before you shift gears for the remainder of the drive. The personality of this route is functional and direct rather than technical or winding. By alternating between major thoroughfares and county roads, you get a clear sense of the local geography without spending hours trapped in monotonous interstate traffic.
35% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.4 mi on County Road 18.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 West 4th Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 7m drive. You will face about 9 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 (West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (US 77 / Highway 77): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Lincoln is the capital and second largest city of Nebraska, U.S. As the state capital, it offers several historical sites, as well as museums, art galleries, and other cultural venues.
The longest stretch is about 15.4 miles on County Road 18. 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 (West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (US 77 / Highway 77): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lincoln, NE before heading back.
