How far is Brownsburg, IN from Nebraska, IN?

The driving distance from Brownsburg, IN to Nebraska, IN is about 96.1 miles (154.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.6 miles (118.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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
96.15 mi
01h 46m
Flight
73.54 mi
118.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.54 mi
Kilometers
118.35 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.15 mi
Kilometers
154.74 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nebraska
Fri, May 1, 6:29 AM EDT
Return by in Brownsburg
Fri, May 1, 8:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brownsburg
2026-05-01T04:43
Arrive Nebraska
Fri, May 1, 6:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brownsburg
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
Edinburgh
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Brownsburg
47.2 mi
00h 53m
To Nebraska
48.9 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    2 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Crawfordsville Road

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Crawfordsville Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 465 South, I 74 East

    2178 ft · 53 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    14.9 mi · 17 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Louisville

    2407 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    37.2 mi · 40 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 46: Columbus, Nashville, Bloomington

    855 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    591 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Jonathan Moore Pike

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Jonathan Moore Pike

  10. 10

    Continue on State Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · State Street

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    14.9 mi · 22 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto US Highway 50

    3.9 mi · 6 min · US Highway 50

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    42 m · 3 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    8.6 mi · 13 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East County Road 540 North

    17 m · 3 sec · East County Road 540 North

  16. 16

    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 Brownsburg and Nebraska.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
37.6 mi · 39%
State Street
18.8 mi · 20%
I 465 South
15.3 mi · 16%
US Highway 50
12.6 mi · 13%
Crawfordsville Road
5.11 mi · 5%
Jonathan Moore Pike
2.73 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

37.2 mi · 00h 40m

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
01h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.5 mi
73.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edinburgh
00h 53m from Brownsburg
Leave By
2:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Brownsburg and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Nebraska.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 96.1 miles (154.7 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Edinburgh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.2 miles from Brownsburg and 48.9 miles from Nebraska.

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

The direct path is about 73.6 miles (118.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 2:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.78 one way or $25.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Brownsburg and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Nebraska.

Stop Ideas Near Edinburgh

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

48 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

79 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

111 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

114 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brownsburg and Nebraska. Straight-line distance: 73.54 mi (118.35 km).

Brownsburg

#1 Brownsburg

Town in Indiana, United States

Population27,597
Coordinates39.8433800, -86.3977700
Altitude269
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 Main Street (-86.397816, 39.843285)
End: East County Road 540 North (-85.459475, 39.063621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 155 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.39 gal
12.84 L · about $12.78
Round trip
$25.57
6.78 gal · 25.68 L
Estimated CO2
30.1 kg one way
Round trip: 60.3 kg / 133 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.78 $25.57
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.42 $28.84
Premium $4.65 $15.78 $31.55
Diesel $5.30 $17.98 $35.96

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Brownsburg and Nebraska. The current time is 04:43:16.

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.