How far is Clarksville, IN from Nebraska, IN?

The driving distance from Clarksville, IN to Nebraska, IN is about 72.8 miles (117.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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
72.76 mi
01h 15m
Flight
55.41 mi
89.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.41 mi
Kilometers
89.18 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.76 mi
Kilometers
117.09 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nebraska
Sat, May 2, 11:16 AM EDT
Return by in Clarksville
Sat, May 2, 12:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarksville
2026-05-02T10:01
Arrive Nebraska
Sat, May 2, 11:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clarksville
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
Crothersville
IN

City in Jackson County, Indiana, United States of America

From Clarksville
35.4 mi
00h 37m
To Nebraska
37.4 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph N
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Brooks Avenue

    10 m · 5 sec · East Brooks Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Eastern Boulevard

    1236 ft · 46 sec · Eastern Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1118 ft · 19 sec

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left

    1116 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    46.8 mi · 51 min

  6. 6

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

    1470 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Tipton Street

    9 mi · 13 min · East Tipton Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    8 m · 1 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    63 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Buckeye Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Buckeye Street

  11. 11

    Continue on West Walnut Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Walnut Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Buckeye Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Buckeye Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    12 m · 1 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 Clarksville 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
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eastern Boulevard
47.2 mi · 65%
Buckeye Street
12.6 mi · 17%
East Tipton Street
9.07 mi · 12%
West Walnut Street
1.27 mi · 2%
US 50 East
0.28 mi
East County Road 540 North
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Eastern Boulevard

Merge slight left

46.8 mi · 00h 51m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.4 mi
55.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crothersville
00h 37m from Clarksville
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Clarksville and Mostly Sunny near Nebraska.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.8 miles (117.1 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Crothersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.4 miles from Clarksville and 37.4 miles from Nebraska.

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

The direct path is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.69 one way or $19.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Crothersville

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

61 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

110 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

112 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 Clarksville and Nebraska. Straight-line distance: 55.41 mi (89.18 km).

Clarksville

#1 Clarksville

Town in Clark County, Indiana, United States

Population21,447
Coordinates38.2967400, -85.7599600
Altitude139
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 Brooks Avenue (-85.759947, 38.296725)
End: East County Road 540 North (-85.459475, 39.063621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.57 gal
9.72 L · about $9.69
Round trip
$19.38
5.14 gal · 19.44 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.7 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.69 $19.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.93 $21.86
Premium $4.65 $11.96 $23.92
Diesel $5.30 $13.63 $27.26

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Clarksville and Nebraska. The current time is 10:01:03.

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.