Origin
Fremont, NE
Late night in Fremont on Sunday
Local time
12:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fremont, NE to Wahoo, NE
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
21.2 mi
34 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
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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Wahoo, NE
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Trip Overview
Fremont to Wahoo is 21.2 miles and takes about 29 minutes via County Road 11 and US 77, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Nebraska's Great Plains region, offering a straightforward journey between two nearby communities. The drive is mostly on well-maintained roads suitable for any vehicle, making it a simple point-to-point trip. Consider this drive if you're looking for a quick connection between these two towns or need to get from one to the other with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Road 11 | 11.5 mi | 13m |
| US 77 | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| Highway 77 | 2 mi | 3m |
| North Broad Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| East 12th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Broadway Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West 4th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
County Road 11
— 11.5 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fremont, NE and Wahoo, 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 Highway 77
324 ft
·
4 sec
·
Highway 77
9
Continue on Highway 77
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 77
10
Continue on East 12th Street
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
East 12th Street
11
Turn left onto North Broadway Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Broadway Street
12
Turn right
96 ft
·
7 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 20.8 — 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
|
Highway 77
Enter roundabout onto Highway 77
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
20.8 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
North Broadway Street
Turn left onto North Broadway Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.31 one way
$6.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.64 | $7.28 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.08 | $8.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.68 | $9.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Wahoo, NE
Late night in Wahoo on Sunday
Local time
12:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
29m 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 route offers a mixed driving experience, with about 34% of it on highway. You'll encounter stretches of County Road 11, including the longest uninterrupted segment of 11.5 miles, before transitioning to US 77. The road character shifts from rural county roads to a more established highway as you approach your destination. Expect a generally smooth ride with no particularly challenging sections, suitable for a relaxed drive.
34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.5 mi on County Road 11.
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 Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 29m drive. You will face about 7 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.
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 29m. Total distance: 21.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.5 miles on County Road 11. 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 Wahoo, 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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