How far is Laurel, IN from Nebraska, IN?
The driving distance from Laurel, IN to Nebraska, IN is about 49.9 miles (80.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.6 miles (54 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Decatur County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laurel and Nebraska.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laurel and Nebraska.
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Start on the route
9 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto West Pearl Street
26 m · 6 sec · West Pearl Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
754 ft · 15 sec · Washington Street
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Turn slight right onto West Main Street
750 ft · 15 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Toner Street
4.2 mi · 7 min · Toner Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn right
9.6 mi · 17 min
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Turn left onto Washington Strasse
155 m · 24 sec · Washington Strasse
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Turn right onto Wasser Strasse
1318 ft · 44 sec · Wasser Strasse
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Turn left onto Maulbeerfeigen Strasse
2795 ft · 1 min · Maulbeerfeigen Strasse
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Continue on County Road 1000 West
1.8 mi · 3 min · County Road 1000 West
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Take the ramp right toward I 74 West: Indianapolis
1181 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward New Point, Saint Maurice
1093 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto South 850 East
2414 ft · 1 min · South 850 East
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Turn right
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto South County Road 700 East
4.8 mi · 7 min · South County Road 700 East
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Turn straight onto South Michigan Avenue
3.3 mi · 5 min · South Michigan Avenue
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Turn right onto West County Road 850 North
681 ft · 23 sec · West County Road 850 North
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Turn left onto North Old Michigan Road
8.6 mi · 16 min · North Old Michigan Road
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Turn right
6.1 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto East County Road 540 North
17 m · 3 sec · East County Road 540 North
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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 Laurel and Nebraska.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
9.64 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Laurel and Scattered Rain Showers then Scattered 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 Laurel to Nebraska?
The road trip is about 49.9 miles (80.3 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
New Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.5 miles from Laurel and 25.4 miles from Nebraska.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.6 miles (54 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 4:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.64 one way or $13.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Laurel and Scattered Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Nebraska.
Stop Ideas Near New Point
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Point.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laurel and Nebraska. Straight-line distance: 33.55 mi (54 km).
#1 Laurel
Town in Laurel Township, Franklin County, Indiana, USA
| Population | 1,791 |
| Coordinates | 39.5008800, -85.1863500 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Nebraska
Nebraska is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.0636600, -85.4594100 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
End: East County Road 540 North (-85.459475, 39.063621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $6.64 | $13.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.49 | $14.97 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.19 | $16.38 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.34 | $18.67 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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