Origin
Wahoo, NE
Late night in Wahoo on Sunday
Local time
1:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wahoo, NE to Fremont, 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
21.3 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good 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.
Wahoo, NE
Freek Wolsink
Fremont, NE
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Trip Overview
Wahoo to Fremont is 21.3 miles and takes about 29 minutes via County Road 11 and Highway 77, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a quick trip connecting two points within Nebraska's Great Plains region. Expect a straightforward drive that's mostly on local roads, making it ideal for a short excursion or a connecting leg to a larger journey. Given its brevity, you won't need extensive planning, and the low fuel cost makes it very budget-friendly.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Road 11 | 11.6 mi | 13m |
| County Road M | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| Highway 77 | 2 mi | 3m |
| South Broad Street | 1.7 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
— 11.6 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wahoo, NE and Fremont, NE.
1
Start on this road
96 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto North Broadway Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Broadway Street
3
Turn right onto East 12th Street
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
East 12th Street
4
Continue on Highway 77
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 77
5
Enter roundabout onto US 77; N-92
49 ft
·
0 sec
·
County Road M
6
Continue on US 77; N-92
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
County Road M
7
Turn left onto US 77
12 mi
·
13 min
·
County Road 11
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on US 77
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
Highway 77
9
Enter roundabout onto S-27E
341 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Broad Street
10
Continue on S-27E
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
South Broad Street
11
Turn right onto West 4th Street
188 ft
·
13 sec
·
West 4th Street
12
Turn left
143 ft
·
10 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.5 — 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
|
North Broadway Street
Turn left onto North Broadway Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
East 12th Street
Turn right onto East 12th Street
Navigation decision point
4
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 77; N-92 / County Road M
Enter roundabout onto US 77; N-92 / County Road M
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
7.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 77 / County Road 11
Turn left onto US 77 / County Road 11
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
19.5 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
S-27E / South Broad Street
Enter roundabout onto S-27E / South Broad Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.33 one way
$6.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.66 | $7.31 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.10 | $8.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.70 | $9.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 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 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $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
Fremont, NE
Late night in Fremont on Sunday
Local time
1:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°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 warmer 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 turn-heavy local drive with only about 9% on highways. You'll navigate through a series of county roads, including County Road 11 and County Road M, before eventually merging onto Highway 77. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 11.6 miles on County Road 11. Be prepared for frequent turns and adjustments as you make your way across the landscape. The road character is consistent, primarily consisting of well-maintained local routes.
Only 9% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.6 mi on County Road 11.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Broadway 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 (North Broadway Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (East 12th Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (US 77; N-92 / County Road M): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
About the Cities
Arriving 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: 21.3 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 (9%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.6 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 (North Broadway Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (East 12th Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (US 77; N-92 / County Road M): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fremont, 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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