How far is Benton, IN from Nebraska, IN?
The driving distance from Benton, IN to Nebraska, IN is about 219.3 miles (353 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169.7 miles (273.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 10m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Delaware County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Benton and Nebraska.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benton and Nebraska.
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Start on the route
5.7 mi · 8 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
5.8 mi · 8 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Turn right onto Lincolnway South
17.3 mi · 24 min · Lincolnway South
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Continue on Main Street
13.9 mi · 16 min · Main Street
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
1.5 km · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South
83.5 mi · 1 hr 30 min
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Continue straight
3.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 9 South, SR 67 South, SR 38 East: Pendleton, Anderson
1497 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto Pendleton Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Pendleton Avenue
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Continue straight
3.5 mi · 6 min
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Turn slight left onto Pendleton Avenue
9.1 mi · 16 min · Pendleton Avenue
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Continue on North Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on North State Street
5 mi · 8 min · North State Street
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Continue on South 200 East
4.5 mi · 7 min · South 200 East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
50 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
10 mi · 15 min
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Take the ramp left toward SR 9 South
1206 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
18.7 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 421: Greensburg
2181 ft · 55 sec
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Turn right
532 ft · 12 sec
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto North Ireland Street
1854 ft · 38 sec · North Ireland Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2149 ft · 37 sec · West Main Street
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Turn slight right onto South Michigan Avenue
13.1 mi · 20 min · South Michigan Avenue
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Turn right onto West County Road 850 North
681 ft · 23 sec · West County Road 850 North
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Turn left onto North Old Michigan Road
8.6 mi · 16 min · North Old Michigan Road
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Turn right
6.1 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto East County Road 540 North
17 m · 3 sec · East County Road 540 North
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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 Benton and Nebraska.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 69 South
Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South
83.5 mi · 01h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Benton and Sunny near Nebraska.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Benton to Nebraska?
The road trip is about 219.3 miles (353 km) and usually takes 04h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Gaston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.3 miles from Benton and 111 miles from Nebraska.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169.7 miles (273.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.19 one way or $58.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Benton and Sunny near Nebraska.
Stop Ideas Near Gaston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad
City of Muncie
Housing Authority
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gaston.
Connersville station
Indianapolis Union Station
Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Benton and Nebraska. Straight-line distance: 169.72 mi (273.13 km).
#1 Benton
Unincorporated community in Elkhart County, Indiana
| Population | 445 |
| Coordinates | 41.5092200, -85.7611000 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Nebraska
Nebraska is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.0636600, -85.4594100 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
End: East County Road 540 North (-85.459475, 39.063621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 353 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 44m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $29.19 | $58.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.92 | $65.84 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $36.02 | $72.04 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $41.05 | $82.11 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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