How far is Melody Hill, IN from Nebraska, IN?
The driving distance from Melody Hill, IN to Nebraska, IN is about 179 miles (288 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132.2 miles (212.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 55m.
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.
Town in Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Melody Hill and Nebraska.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Melody Hill and Nebraska.
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Start on Rode Road
39 m · 11 sec · Rode Road
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Turn left onto Memory Lane
625 ft · 29 sec · Memory Lane
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Turn right onto Saint George Road
1497 ft · 47 sec · Saint George Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Oak Hill Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Oak Hill Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
58 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
57 m · 5 sec
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Continue on Oak Hill Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Oak Hill Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Kansas Road
55 m · 5 sec · Kansas Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Kansas Road
107 m · 10 sec · Kansas Road
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Turn right onto State Road 57
5.4 mi · 8 min · State Road 57
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Take the ramp straight
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Louisville
3069 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
91.7 mi · 1 hr 40 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 265 East, SR 62 East
6.4 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North, I 65 South: Indianapolis, Louisville
1772 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Indianapolis
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
43.3 mi · 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East: North Vernon
1470 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto East Tipton Street
9 mi · 13 min · East Tipton Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
8 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
63 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Buckeye Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · Buckeye Street
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Continue on West Walnut Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Walnut Street
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Turn right onto Buckeye Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Buckeye Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
12 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
8.6 mi · 13 min
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Turn left 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 Melody Hill and Nebraska.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 64 East
Merge slight left
91.7 mi · 01h 40m
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.
Sunny leaving Melody Hill and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny near Nebraska.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Melody Hill to Nebraska?
The road trip is about 179 miles (288 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?
Corydon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.4 miles from Melody Hill and 90.6 miles from Nebraska.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132.2 miles (212.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.8 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.83 one way or $47.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Melody Hill and Nebraska, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Melody Hill and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny near Nebraska.
Stop Ideas Near Corydon
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 Corydon.
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Melody Hill and Nebraska. Straight-line distance: 132.24 mi (212.82 km).
#1 Melody Hill
Census-designated place in Vanderburgh County, Indiana
| Population | 3,628 |
| Coordinates | 38.0261500, -87.5158500 |
| Altitude | 130 |
| 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: 288 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
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 | $23.83 | $47.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.88 | $53.76 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.41 | $58.83 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.52 | $67.04 |
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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