Origin
Fremont, NE
Night in Fremont on Saturday
Local time
9:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fremont, NE to Louisville, NE
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
44.9 mi
72 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fremont, NE
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Louisville, NE
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion through the Nebraska Great Plains, the 44.9-mile journey from Fremont to Louisville is an ideal candidate for a single-day trip. You can expect to spend about 59 minutes behind the wheel, making this a very manageable drive for a morning or afternoon outing. With a fuel budget of approximately $6, it is an economical route that fits easily into a weekend schedule without requiring an overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via US 275, State Highway 50, and L-28B as you transition between these two Nebraska communities. Because the trip is short and straightforward, you have plenty of flexibility to decide your own pace. It is a practical, no-nonsense connection that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 275 | 12.4 mi | 13m |
| State Highway 50 | 11.1 mi | 14m |
| L-28B | 8.3 mi | 9m |
| North 144th Street | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| Highway 77 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| North Broad Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| South 144th Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Highway 50 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 275
— 12.4 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fremont, NE and Louisville, 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
339 ft
·
4 sec
·
Highway 77
5
Continue on US 77
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 77
6
Enter roundabout onto US 77
163 ft
·
2 sec
·
Highway 77
7
Continue on US 77
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 77
8
Enter roundabout
15 ft
·
0 sec
Toward US 275 East: Omaha
9
Continue
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward US 275 East: Omaha
10
Merge onto US 275
12 mi
·
13 min
·
US 275
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on L-28B
8.3 mi
·
9 min
·
L-28B
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward 144th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
327 ft
·
10 sec
Toward 144th Street south
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Turn straight onto North 144th Street
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
North 144th Street
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on N-50
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 50
16
Continue on N-50
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South 144th Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
17
Continue on N-50; I 80 Alt
10 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 50
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on N-50
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 50
19
Turn left onto N-66
241 ft
·
4 sec
·
State Highway 66
20
Continue on N-66
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
West 5th Street
21
Turn left onto Main Street
72 ft
·
3 sec
·
Main Street
22
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.5 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 25.7 — 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
5
4.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Enter roundabout toward US 275 East: Omaha
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward US 275 East: Omaha
5
5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 275
Merge onto US 275
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
25.6 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward 144th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward 144th Street
8
25.7 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Keep slight right at fork toward 144th Street south
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward 144th Street south
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.02 one way
$14.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.71 | $15.41 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.64 | $17.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.91 | $19.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.71 | $2.16 |
| Efficient EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.93 | $1.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18 | 0 | $6.29 | $2.87 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Louisville, NE
Night in Louisville on Saturday
Local time
9:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°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
24 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
59m 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 drive features a highway-focused profile, with about 62% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will find a mix of faster highway speeds and local road transitions, keeping the experience varied as you move through the landscape. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 12.4-mile segment on US 275, which offers a steady rhythm before you transition onto smaller state highways. Because the route is relatively short, the character of the road changes quickly from open highway stretches to the more localized feel of the secondary roads. Expect a straightforward driving experience that prioritizes direct transit over winding, technical turns.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
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?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 275 and State Highway 50. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West 4th Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 44.9 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5 miles (US 275): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Fremont, NE to Louisville, NE, road signs begin pointing toward 144Th Street South along the way.
144Th Street South
25.7 mi in
|
~30m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 44.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Louisville, NE before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 4.6 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5 miles (US 275): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Louisville, 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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