How far is Austin, IN from Nebraska, IN?

The driving distance from Austin, IN to Nebraska, IN is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.1 mi
00h 45m
Flight
28.22 mi
45.41 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.22 mi
Kilometers
45.41 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.1 mi
Kilometers
64.53 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nebraska
Sat, Apr 18, 7:05 AM EDT
Return by in Austin
Sat, Apr 18, 7:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Austin
2026-04-18T06:19
Arrive Nebraska
Sat, Apr 18, 7:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Austin
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Seymour
IN

City in Indiana, United States

From Austin
19 mi
00h 22m
To Nebraska
21.1 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Austin and Nebraska.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Nebraska.

  1. 1

    Start on West Booe Road

    1667 ft · 1 min · West Booe Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1914 ft · 47 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    12.5 mi · 13 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East: North Vernon

    1470 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Tipton Street

    9 mi · 13 min · East Tipton Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    8 m · 1 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    63 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Buckeye Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Buckeye Street

  10. 10

    Continue on West Walnut Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Walnut Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Buckeye Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Buckeye Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    12 m · 1 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    8.6 mi · 13 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East County Road 540 North

    17 m · 3 sec · East County Road 540 North

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East County Road 540 North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and Nebraska.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Booe Road
13.2 mi · 33%
Buckeye Street
12.6 mi · 31%
East Tipton Street
9.07 mi · 23%
West Walnut Street
1.27 mi · 3%
US 50 East
0.28 mi · 1%
East County Road 540 North
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

West Booe Road

Merge slight left

12.5 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
28.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seymour
00h 22m from Austin
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Austin and Showers And Thunderstorms near Nebraska.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Austin to Nebraska?

The road trip is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Seymour is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Austin and 21.1 miles from Nebraska.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.35 one way or $10.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Austin and Showers And Thunderstorms near Nebraska.

Stop Ideas Near Seymour

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Seymour, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Seymour.

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

79 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

92 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

100 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

118 mi away
1301 Western Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Nebraska. Straight-line distance: 28.22 mi (45.41 km).

Austin

#1 Austin

Small city in Indiana, USA

Population4,094
Coordinates38.7583900, -85.8080300
Altitude170
CountryUnited States
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#2 Nebraska

Nebraska is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0636600, -85.4594100
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Start: West Booe Road (-85.808009, 38.757679)
End: East County Road 540 North (-85.459475, 39.063621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.42 gal
5.36 L · about $5.35
Round trip
$10.71
2.84 gal · 10.72 L
Estimated CO2
12.6 kg one way
Round trip: 25.2 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.35 $10.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.04 $12.08
Premium $4.65 $6.61 $13.22
Diesel $5.30 $7.53 $15.06

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Indiana · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Austin and Nebraska. The current time is 06:19:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.