Origin
Fremont, NE
Late night in Fremont on Sunday
Local time
2:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fremont, NE to Omaha, NE
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
36.3 mi
58 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
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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Omaha, NE
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Fremont to Omaha, you can expect a manageable 36.3-mile journey that typically takes about 51 minutes to complete. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, as it keeps you entirely within the Great Plains region of Nebraska. You will primarily navigate via L-28B, US 275, and Dodge Street throughout the drive. With a modest fuel budget of just $6, this commute is highly economical for those looking to travel between these two Nebraska cities. Since the trip is short and straightforward, you won't need to worry about overnight logistics or complex planning. It is a practical, efficient path that serves as a reliable link for travelers moving between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| L-28B | 13.8 mi | 17m |
| US 275 | 12.4 mi | 13m |
| Dodge Street | 4.1 mi | 9m |
| Highway 77 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| North Broad Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Douglas Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Harney Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South 31st Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
L-28B
— 13.8 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fremont, NE and Omaha, 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
14 mi
·
17 min
·
L-28B
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on US 6
4.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Dodge Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Turn slight right onto US 6
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
South 31st Street
14
Continue on US 6
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Douglas Street
15
Turn right onto South 25th Street
388 ft
·
9 sec
·
South 25th Street
16
Continue on South 24th Avenue
398 ft
·
14 sec
·
South 24th Avenue
17
Turn left onto Harney Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Harney Street
18
Arrive at destination
Harney Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.2 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 5 — 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
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.68 one way
$11.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.23 | $12.46 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.99 | $13.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.01 | $16.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.81 | $1.74 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.08 | $2.32 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Omaha, NE
Late night in Omaha on Sunday
Local time
2:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°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
23 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
51m 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 offers a mixed-road experience, blending local stretches with faster highway segments. You will spend approximately 42% of your time on highways, providing a balanced pace as you transition between urban and suburban environments. The most sustained portion of the journey occurs on L-28B, which accounts for a 13.8-mile uninterrupted stretch. As you move from Fremont toward Omaha, the road character shifts, requiring you to remain alert as you navigate the transition from US 275 onto Dodge Street. Expect a functional drive that avoids the monotony of a purely interstate route while maintaining steady momentum throughout the 51-minute duration.
42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.8 mi on L-28B.
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 West 4th Street.
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 51m drive. You will face about 8 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.
About the Cities
Starting in Fremont, NE
Full guide →Fremont is in Eastern Nebraska.
Arriving in Omaha, NE
Full guide →Omaha is the largest city in the US state of Nebraska, with about 486,000 residents in 2020. Tourist attractions in Omaha include history, sports, outdoors and cultural experiences. Its principal tourist attractions are the Henry Doorly Zoo and the Men's College World Series. The Old Market in Downtown Omaha is another major attraction and is important to the city's retail economy.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 36.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.8 miles on L-28B. 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 Omaha, 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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