How far is Hope, IN from Nebraska, IN?

The driving distance from Hope, IN to Nebraska, IN is about 37 miles (59.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.96 mi
00h 44m
Flight
23.56 mi
37.91 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.56 mi
Kilometers
37.91 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.96 mi
Kilometers
59.48 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nebraska
Sat, May 23, 4:23 PM EDT
Return by in Hope
Sat, May 23, 5:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hope
2026-05-23T15:38
Arrive Nebraska
Sat, May 23, 4:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hope
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Elizabethtown
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Hope
18.1 mi
00h 22m
To Nebraska
18.8 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jackson Street

    11 m · 7 sec · Jackson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    5.4 mi · 8 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto County Road 750 East

    1965 ft · 2 min · County Road 750 East

  5. 5

    Turn left onto County Road East 200 South

    72 m · 6 sec · County Road East 200 South

  6. 6

    Turn right onto County Road South 750 East

    1.1 mi · 2 min · County Road South 750 East

  7. 7

    Turn right onto County Road East 300 South

    1016 ft · 19 sec · County Road East 300 South

  8. 8

    Continue on East Legal Tender Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Legal Tender Road

  9. 9

    Turn left

    11.7 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto US Highway 50

    3.9 mi · 6 min · US Highway 50

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    42 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    8.6 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East County Road 540 North

    17 m · 3 sec · East County Road 540 North

  14. 14

    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 Hope and Nebraska.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 50
12.6 mi · 34%
Jackson Street
3.22 mi · 9%
East Legal Tender Road
1.6 mi · 4%
County Road South 750 East
1.11 mi · 3%
County Road 750 East
0.37 mi · 1%
County Road East 300 South
0.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

11.7 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
23.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elizabethtown
00h 22m from Hope
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hope and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Nebraska.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37 miles (59.5 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Elizabethtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Hope and 18.8 miles from Nebraska.

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

The direct path is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.94 one way or $9.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hope and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Nebraska.

Stop Ideas Near Elizabethtown

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

76 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

82 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

98 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

110 mi away
1301 Western Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hope and Nebraska. Straight-line distance: 23.56 mi (37.91 km).

Hope

#1 Hope

Town in Indiana, United States

Population2,248
Coordinates39.3039400, -85.7713700
Altitude218
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: Jackson Street (-85.77137, 39.303986)
End: East County Road 540 North (-85.459475, 39.063621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.31 gal
4.94 L · about $4.94
Round trip
$9.88
2.62 gal · 9.88 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.3 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.94 $9.88
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.57 $11.14
Premium $4.65 $6.10 $12.19
Diesel $5.30 $6.95 $13.90

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hope and Nebraska. The current time is 15:38:46.

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.