Terrytown, NE to Fremont, NE is 445.9 miles and takes about 8h 6m via I 80 and US 26, with a fuel budget near $79 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within the Great Plains region of Nebraska, offering a consistent landscape for the entirety of your trip. With a recommended two days for travel, you'll have ample time to break up the drive. Most of the travel is on major highways, making it a straightforward trip for those who prefer to cover ground efficiently.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
222.9 miles from Terrytown, NE
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 11m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 80
278.3 mi
4h 42m
US 26
84 mi
1h 39m
US Highway 26
12.5 mi
15m
Highway 77
12.2 mi
14m
County Road 11
11.6 mi
13m
North 56th Street
11.1 mi
12m
Highway 92
11 mi
12m
Highway 26
5.5 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
I 80
— 278.3 mi, about 4h 42m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 60 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~822 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,161
Quietest
2 AM
~112 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
7.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Terrytown, NE and Fremont, NE.
1
Start on McGuire Street
67 ft·8 sec·McGuire Street
2
Turn left onto 10th Street
0.4 mi·50 sec·10th Street
3
Turn right onto South Beltline Highway East
2.5 mi·4 min·South Beltline Highway East
4
Turn right onto US 26
5.5 mi·6 min·Highway 26
5
Turn right onto L-79E
2.1 mi·2 min·Highway L79E
Use the right lane.
6
Turn left onto N-92
11 mi·12 min·Highway 92
7
Continue on US 26; N-92
13 mi·15 min·US Highway 26
8
Turn left onto US 26; US 385
1.0 mi·1 min·Main Street
9
Continue on US 26
84 mi·1 hr 39 min·US 26
10
Turn right onto North Spruce Street
2.7 mi·4 min·North Spruce Street
11
Turn left onto US 26; US 30; N-61; I 80 Alt
305 ft·7 sec·US 26; US 30; N-61; I 80 Alt
12
Turn right onto US 26; N-61
0.9 mi·1 min·South Highway 26/61
13
Turn left
0.4 mi·52 sec
Toward I 80 east
14
Merge onto I 80
278 mi·4 hr 42 min·I 80
15
Take the exit onto US 77
0.4 mi·46 sec·US 77
Toward US 77 North: Fremont, Wahoo
16
Turn left onto US 77
11 mi·12 min·North 56th Street
17
Continue on US 77
0.1 mi·9 sec·South Highway 77
18
Continue on US 77
2.2 mi·2 min·County Road 18
19
Continue on US 77
12 mi·13 min·Highway 77
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
20
Enter roundabout onto US 77; N-92
217 ft·2 sec·County Road M
21
Continue on US 77; N-92
5.2 mi·6 min·County Road M
22
Turn left onto US 77
12 mi·13 min·County Road 11
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Continue on US 77
0.6 mi·42 sec·Highway 77
24
Enter roundabout onto S-27E
341 ft·4 sec·South Broad Street
25
Continue on S-27E
1.6 mi·3 min·South Broad Street
26
Turn right onto West 4th Street
188 ft·13 sec·West 4th Street
27
Turn left
143 ft·10 sec
28
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 8-hour drive time, splitting this trip over two days is a good idea. Aim to start early to maximize daylight, especially if you plan on stopping. With 2 recommended days, you can comfortably drive about 4 hours each day. The longest stretch without a major break is 278.3 miles on I 80, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly before you hit that point. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach the end of this long highway segment.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 222.9 miles from Terrytown, NE, or about 4h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 278.3 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 98 miles or 1h 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 222.9 miles or 4h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 222.9 miles or 4h 11m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fremont, NE than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Terrytown, NE so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Terrytown, NE
Aim for roughly 223 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Fremont, NE
Aim for roughly 223 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 98 miles from Terrytown, NE.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 80 for about 278.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 431.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.4 mi into trip|~0m in|South Beltline Highway East
Turn right onto South Beltline Highway East
Navigation decision point
5
8.3 mi into trip|~11m in|L-79E / Highway L79E
Turn right onto L-79E / Highway L79E
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
119 mi into trip|~2h 22m in|North Spruce Street
Turn right onto North Spruce Street
Navigation decision point
5
401.3 mi into trip|~7h 12m in|US 77
Take the exit onto US 77 toward US 77 North: Fremont, Wahoo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 77 North: Fremont, Wahoo
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431.9 mi into trip|~7h 48m in|US 77 / County Road 11
Turn left onto US 77 / County Road 11
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$74.14 one way
$148.27 round trip
$4.22/gal25.4 MPG avg156 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.60
$80.75
$161.51
premium
$5.18
$90.99
$181.98
diesel
$5.35
$93.92
$187.84
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$74
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$204–$314
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 156 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $47 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
133.8
1
$46.82
$21.40
Efficient EV
111.5
1
$39.02
$17.84
EV Truck/SUV
178.4
2
$62.43
$28.54
Gas CO2
156 kg
EV CO2
52 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 May 26, 2026
Origin
Terrytown, NE
Afternoon
in Terrytown on Wednesday
Local time
1:06 PM
MDT
Current temp
58°F
Partly Cloudy
ESE 10 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Fremont, NE
Afternoon
in Fremont on Wednesday
Local time
2:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Mostly Clear
SSE 6 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
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
8h 6m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Scotts Bluff National Monument
National Monument
Towering 800 feet above the North Platte River, Scotts Bluff has served as a landmark for peoples from Native Americans to emigrants on the Oregon, California and Mormon Trails to modern travelers. Ri...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is 91% highway, meaning you'll spend most of your time on well-maintained interstates and highways. The longest continuous stretch is 278.3 miles on I 80, so be prepared for extended periods of cruising. You'll transition from highway to surface roads after this main highway segment. Expect a relatively rural feel with fewer dense urban areas.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 278.3 mi on I 80.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 80 and US 26. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near South Beltline Highway East.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 6m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 16 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (South Beltline Highway East): Navigation decision point; at 8.3 miles (L-79E / Highway L79E): Lane positioning matters here; at 119 miles (North Spruce Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
3,879 ft1,198 ft
Total Climb
0 ft
Total Descent
2,681 ft
Highest Point
3,879 ft
Elevation Range
2,681 ft
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 Terrytown, NE to Fremont, NE, road signs begin pointing toward Wahoo along the way.
The longest stretch is about 278.3 miles on I 80. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 223 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 28 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Fremont, NE before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. There are 28 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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: at 0.4 miles (South Beltline Highway East): Navigation decision point; at 8.3 miles (L-79E / Highway L79E): Lane positioning matters here; at 119 miles (North Spruce Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Scotts Bluff National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 8.1 hours each way, a round trip means 16.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Fremont, NE before the return drive.
