How far is Lexington, IN from Nebraska, IN?

The driving distance from Lexington, IN to Nebraska, IN is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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
36.13 mi
00h 44m
Flight
29.79 mi
47.94 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.79 mi
Kilometers
47.94 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.13 mi
Kilometers
58.15 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, Apr 18, 11:04 AM EDT
Return by in Lexington
Sat, Apr 18, 11:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lexington
2026-04-18T10:20
Arrive Nebraska
Sat, Apr 18, 11:04 AM 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
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lexington
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
Lovett
IN

Township in Jennings County, Indiana

From Lexington
18.4 mi
00h 22m
To Nebraska
17.7 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    6 m · 5 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Cherry Street

    1701 ft · 34 sec · South Cherry Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Road 203

    3.1 mi · 5 min · State Road 203

  4. 4

    Turn right

    9.8 mi · 15 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    11.1 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2568 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Poplar Street

    972 ft · 16 sec · Poplar Street

  8. 8

    Continue on State Roads 3 & 7

    2833 ft · 2 min · State Roads 3 & 7

  9. 9

    Continue on South State Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · South State Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1225 ft · 29 sec · East Walnut Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Buckeye Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Buckeye Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    12 m · 1 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    8.6 mi · 13 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East County Road 540 North

    17 m · 3 sec · East County Road 540 North

  15. 15

    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 Lexington 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
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Road 203
14.3 mi · 39%
Buckeye Street
10 mi · 28%
South State Street
0.95 mi · 3%
State Roads 3 & 7
0.54 mi · 1%
South Cherry Street
0.32 mi · 1%
East Walnut Street
0.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Road 203

Continue straight

11.1 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 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
29.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lovett
00h 22m from Lexington
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lexington and 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 Lexington to Nebraska?

The road trip is about 36.1 miles (58.1 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?

Lovett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.4 miles from Lexington and 17.7 miles from Nebraska.

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

The direct path is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.83 one way or $9.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lovett

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

74 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Connersville station

92 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

97 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

100 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lexington and Nebraska. Straight-line distance: 29.79 mi (47.94 km).

Lexington

#1 Lexington

Unincorporated community in Lexington Township, Scott County, Indiana, United States

Population3,533
Coordinates38.6522800, -85.6252400
Altitude192
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 (-85.62529, 38.652339)
End: East County Road 540 North (-85.459475, 39.063621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.28 gal
4.83 L · about $4.83
Round trip
$9.65
2.56 gal · 9.66 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.83 $9.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.44 $10.89
Premium $4.65 $5.96 $11.91
Diesel $5.30 $6.79 $13.58

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Lexington and Nebraska. The current time is 10:20:12.

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.