Where is Fremont, Nebraska, USA?

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Where is Fremont Located? - Fremont is a city located in the Dodge County of Nebraska, United States. Fremont lies between 43.4221501 Degrees North latitudes and 110.793261 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Fremont, Nebraska

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Where is Fremont?: The Google Map showing the location of Fremont in the U.S. state of Nebraska.

Where is Fremont Located?

Fremont is a city located in the Dodge County of Nebraska, United States. Fremont lies between 43.4221501 Degrees North latitudes and 110.793261 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Fremont city is 27141 people and the city has a total area of 10.42 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Fremont, Nebraska Quick Facts

PropertyInformation
CityFremont
CountyDodge County
StateNebraska
State CapitalLincoln
US RegionMidwest
Latitude41.4336°N
Longitude96.4981°W
Elevation1,204 ft (367 m)
Land Area9.63 sq mi
Water Area0.10 sq mi
Total Area9.73 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)27,141
Population Density2,818 per sq mi
ZIP Codes68025, 68026
Area Code402, 531
Time Zone StandardCentral Standard Time (CST, UTC−6)
Time Zone DaylightCentral Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code31-18120
Congressional DistrictNebraska's 1st Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Fremont, Nebraska

  • Valley, Nebraska - East - 18 mi
  • North Bend, Nebraska - West - 20 mi
  • Arlington, Nebraska - East - 13 mi
  • Hooper, Nebraska - Northwest - 18 mi
  • Blair, Nebraska - Northeast - 27 mi
  • Bennington, Nebraska - Southeast - 23 mi
  • West Point, Nebraska - Northwest - 36 mi
  • Wahoo, Nebraska - South - 25 mi
  • Columbus, Nebraska - West - 51 mi
  • Omaha, Nebraska - Southeast - 38 mi

Driving Distances from Fremont, Nebraska

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
ArlingtonNebraska1315 minutes
ValleyNebraska1820 minutes
HooperNebraska1822 minutes
North BendNebraska2022 minutes
BenningtonNebraska2328 minutes
WahooNebraska2530 minutes
BlairNebraska2735 minutes
OmahaNebraska3845 minutes
West PointNebraska3645 minutes
ColumbusNebraska5155 minutes

Transportation and Connectivity in Fremont, Nebraska

ModeDetails
Airport NameFremont Municipal Airport
IATA CodeFET
PortNot Applicable
Major HighwaysU.S. Highway 30, U.S. Highway 77, Nebraska Highway 275, Nebraska Highway 91
Train/Amtrak ServiceNo passenger rail service; nearest Amtrak station is Omaha
Local Bus/Transit ServiceFremont Area Transit
  • U.S. Highway 30 is the primary east-west route connecting Fremont with Columbus, Blair, and nearby communities.
  • U.S. Highway 77 links the city with Lincoln to the south and Sioux City, Iowa, to the north.
  • Nebraska Highway 275 provides convenient access to Omaha and Norfolk across eastern Nebraska.
  • Nebraska Highway 91 connects Fremont with rural Dodge County and agricultural communities to the west.

What are top Places to Visit in Fremont, Nebraska

Landmark NameType
Louis E. May MuseumMuseum
Fremont Lakes State Recreation AreaState Recreation Area
Splash Station WaterparkWater Park
Pathfinder CampgroundCampground
Ridge Cemetery Historic SiteHistoric Site
John C. Fremont City ParkCity Park
Dodge County Historical Society MuseumMuseum
Midland University CampusHistoric Campus
Fremont Golf ClubGolf Course
Bryant Field Sports ComplexSports Complex

Colleges and Universities in Fremont, Nebraska

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Midland UniversityPrivateUniversityLiberal arts and athletics
Northeast Community College – Fremont Area CenterPublicCommunity CollegeWorkforce and continuing education
Metropolitan Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeCareer and transfer programs
University of Nebraska at OmahaPublicUniversityResearch and professional education
Fremont Public SchoolsPublicK–12 DistrictPublic education serving the city

Waterbodies in Fremont, Nebraska

Platte River, Elkhorn River, Fremont Lakes, Maple Creek, Rawhide Creek, Bell Creek, Lake No. 20, Lake No. 23

Golf Courses in Fremont, Nebraska

Fremont Golf Club, Elks Country Club, Valley View Golf Course, Indian Trails Country Club, Tiburon Golf Club, Quarry Oaks Golf Club

Fremont, Nebraska — Key Historical Facts

  • Fremont was founded in 1856 and named after explorer and military officer John C. Frémont, who played a prominent role in the westward expansion of the United States.
  • The city became an important transportation and agricultural center after the arrival of the railroad during the nineteenth century.
  • Its location near the Platte and Elkhorn rivers helped establish Fremont as a regional hub for trade, grain processing, and manufacturing.
  • Midland University, founded in 1883, has contributed to the city's educational and cultural development for more than a century.
  • Today, Fremont is recognized for its strong manufacturing sector, recreational lakes, historic downtown, and convenient location between Omaha and Columbus.

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