How far is Clear Creek, IN from Nebraska, IN?

The driving distance from Clear Creek, IN to Nebraska, IN is about 73 miles (117.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58 miles (93.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
72.99 mi
01h 48m
Flight
58.04 mi
93.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.04 mi
Kilometers
93.4 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.99 mi
Kilometers
117.47 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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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 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nebraska
Tue, May 12, 9:42 PM EDT
Return by in Clear Creek
Tue, May 12, 11:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clear Creek
2026-05-12T19:54
Arrive Nebraska
Tue, May 12, 9:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clear Creek
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
Bethany
IN

Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States

From Clear Creek
36.5 mi
00h 54m
To Nebraska
36.5 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 13 mph SSE
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clear Creek and Nebraska.

  1. 1

    Start on Rogers Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Rogers Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Rogers Street

    35 m · 2 sec · South Rogers Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto South Rogers Street

    2.7 mi · 7 min · South Rogers Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West 2nd Street

    1432 ft · 34 sec · West 2nd Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Walnut Street

    1156 ft · 26 sec · South Walnut Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    1544 ft · 32 sec · East 3rd Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Dunn Street

    78 m · 4 sec · South Dunn Street

  8. 8

    Continue on East Atwater Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Atwater Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Mitchell Street

    133 m · 10 sec · South Mitchell Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    2.6 mi · 3 min · East 3rd Street

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    14.9 mi · 17 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    22.7 mi · 35 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    14.9 mi · 22 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto US Highway 50

    3.9 mi · 6 min · US Highway 50

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    42 m · 3 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    8.6 mi · 13 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East County Road 540 North

    17 m · 3 sec · East County Road 540 North

  18. 18

    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 Clear Creek and Nebraska.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East 3rd Street
55.4 mi · 76%
US Highway 50
12.6 mi · 17%
South Rogers Street
2.76 mi · 4%
Rogers Street
0.85 mi · 1%
East Atwater Avenue
0.78 mi · 1%
West 2nd Street
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

East 3rd Street

Continue straight

22.7 mi · 00h 35m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
58 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bethany
00h 54m from Clear Creek
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clear Creek and Sunny near Nebraska.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clear Creek to Nebraska?

The road trip is about 73 miles (117.5 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Bethany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.5 miles from Clear Creek and 36.5 miles from Nebraska.

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

The direct path is about 58 miles (93.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 2:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.73 one way or $19.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clear Creek and Sunny near Nebraska.

Stop Ideas Near Bethany

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

66 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

96 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

106 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clear Creek and Nebraska. Straight-line distance: 58.04 mi (93.4 km).

Clear Creek

#1 Clear Creek

Unincorporated community in Monroe County, Indiana

Population5,399
Coordinates39.1092100, -86.5400000
Altitude200
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: Clear Creek (-86.54, 39.10921)
End: Nebraska (-85.45941, 39.06366)

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
2.58 gal
9.75 L · about $9.73
Round trip
$19.46
5.16 gal · 19.5 L
Estimated CO2
22.9 kg one way
Round trip: 45.9 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.73 $19.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.97 $21.95
Premium $4.65 $12.01 $24.01
Diesel $5.30 $13.68 $27.37

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Clear Creek and Nebraska. The current time is 19:54:25.

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.