How far is Bicknell, IN from Nebraska, IN?

The driving distance from Bicknell, IN to Nebraska, IN is about 118.1 miles (190.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.3 miles (163.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
118.12 mi
02h 28m
Flight
101.35 mi
163.11 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.35 mi
Kilometers
163.11 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.12 mi
Kilometers
190.1 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nebraska
Thu, Apr 23, 6:32 AM EDT
Return by in Bicknell
Thu, Apr 23, 9:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bicknell
2026-04-23T04:03
Arrive Nebraska
Thu, Apr 23, 6:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bicknell
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Shawswick
IN

Township in Lawrence County, Indiana

From Bicknell
58.3 mi
01h 14m
To Nebraska
59.8 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 3rd Street

    761 ft · 37 sec · East 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Freelandville Avenue

    1828 ft · 1 min · Freelandville Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East 11th Street

    2344 ft · 40 sec · East 11th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on 4th St

    2.2 mi · 3 min · 4th St

  5. 5

    Turn right

    6.4 mi · 11 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Turn right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left

    1793 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    10.6 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 231: Bloomfield, Crane

    1520 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    2586 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn uturn

    1795 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto State Road 58

    16.9 mi · 25 min · State Road 58

  15. 15

    Turn right

    5.2 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

    Turn right

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 16th Street

    26.1 mi · 37 min · 16th Street

  18. 18

    Continue on West Commerce Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Commerce Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on West Tipton Street

    21 mi · 32 min · West Tipton Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    8 m · 1 sec

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout

    63 m · 4 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Buckeye Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Buckeye Street

  24. 24

    Continue on West Walnut Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Walnut Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Buckeye Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Buckeye Street

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    12 m · 1 sec

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout

    8.6 mi · 13 min

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East County Road 540 North

    17 m · 3 sec · East County Road 540 North

  29. 29

    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 Bicknell and Nebraska.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
29 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
16th Street
26.1 mi · 22%
West Tipton Street
21.1 mi · 18%
State Road 58
16.9 mi · 14%
4th St
14.2 mi · 12%
Buckeye Street
12.6 mi · 11%
West Walnut Street
1.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

16th Street

Turn left onto 16th Street

26.1 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
101.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shawswick
01h 14m from Bicknell
Leave By
1:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bicknell and Sunny near Nebraska.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 118.1 miles (190.1 km) and usually takes 02h 28m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Shawswick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.3 miles from Bicknell and 59.8 miles from Nebraska.

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

The direct path is about 101.3 miles (163.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.73 one way or $31.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bicknell and Sunny near Nebraska.

Stop Ideas Near Shawswick

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Shawswick, 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 Shawswick.

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

91 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

99 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bicknell and Nebraska. Straight-line distance: 101.35 mi (163.11 km).

Bicknell

#1 Bicknell

City in Knox County, Indiana, United State

Population2,832
Coordinates38.7742100, -87.3077900
Altitude157
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: East 3rd Street (-87.307739, 38.774151)
End: East County Road 540 North (-85.459475, 39.063621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.17 gal
15.78 L · about $15.73
Round trip
$31.45
8.34 gal · 31.56 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.1 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.73 $31.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.74 $35.47
Premium $4.65 $19.41 $38.81
Diesel $5.30 $22.12 $44.24

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bicknell and Nebraska. The current time is 04:03:55.

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.