How far is Nebraska, IN from Benton, IN?
The driving distance from Nebraska, IN to Benton, IN is about 216.9 miles (349 km), with a travel time of about 04h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169.7 miles (273.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 04h 42m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Delaware County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nebraska and Benton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nebraska and Benton.
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Start on East County Road 540 North
17 m · 8 sec · East County Road 540 North
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Turn left
6.1 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Old Michigan Road
8.6 mi · 16 min · Old Michigan Road
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Turn right onto West County Road 850 North
681 ft · 25 sec · West County Road 850 North
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Turn left
13.5 mi · 20 min
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Turn right onto North Ireland Street
1854 ft · 32 sec · North Ireland Street
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Turn left onto North Michigan Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · North Michigan Avenue
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Turn right
1220 ft · 21 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward I 74 West, US 421: Indianapolis
19.5 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 9 North: Shelbyville, Greenfield
1610 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right
44 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto North Riley Highway
9.8 mi · 15 min · North Riley Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
37 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
20.3 mi · 33 min
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Turn slight right onto E 700 S
2 mi · 3 min · E 700 S
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp slight right
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
76.2 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Continue straight
7.2 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West, US 33 North: Goshen Road
1.2 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right
27.4 mi · 35 min
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Continue on Lincolnway South
5.1 mi · 8 min · Lincolnway South
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Turn left
5.8 mi · 8 min
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Turn right
5.7 mi · 8 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nebraska and Benton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
E 700 S
Continue straight
76.2 mi · 01h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Nebraska and Mostly Sunny near Benton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nebraska to Benton?
The road trip is about 216.9 miles (349 km) and usually takes 04h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Gaston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.4 miles from Nebraska and 108.4 miles from Benton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169.7 miles (273.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.85 one way or $57.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Nebraska and Mostly Sunny near Benton.
Stop Ideas Near Gaston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad
City of Muncie
Housing Authority
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gaston.
Connersville station
Indianapolis Union Station
Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nebraska and Benton. Straight-line distance: 169.72 mi (273.13 km).
#1 Nebraska
Nebraska is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.0636600, -85.4594100 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Benton
Unincorporated community in Elkhart County, Indiana
| Population | 445 |
| Coordinates | 41.5092200, -85.7611000 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
End: Benton (-85.7611, 41.50922)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 349 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 42m |
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 | $28.85 | $57.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.54 | $65.07 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.60 | $71.21 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $40.58 | $81.15 |
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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