How far is Nebraska, IN from Bicknell, IN?

The driving distance from Nebraska, IN to Bicknell, IN is about 116.3 miles (187.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.3 miles (163.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
116.29 mi
02h 53m
Flight
101.35 mi
163.11 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.35 mi
Kilometers
163.11 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.29 mi
Kilometers
187.15 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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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 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bicknell
Wed, Apr 15, 10:02 PM EDT
Return by in Nebraska
Thu, Apr 16, 12:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nebraska
2026-04-15T19:08
Arrive Bicknell
Wed, Apr 15, 10:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nebraska
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Shawswick
IN

Township in Lawrence County, Indiana

From Nebraska
58 mi
01h 26m
To Bicknell
58.2 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SSW
Destination
84°F
This Afternoon

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East County Road 540 North

    17 m · 5 sec · East County Road 540 North

  2. 2

    Turn right

    8.6 mi · 13 min

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    81 m · 5 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout

    41 m · 2 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Buckeye Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Buckeye Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Walnut Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Walnut Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Buckeye Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Buckeye Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    75 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    21.9 mi · 34 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Commerce Street

    24.9 mi · 36 min · West Commerce Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto H Street

    124 m · 12 sec · H Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 15th Street

    2158 ft · 50 sec · 15th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto M Street

    126 m · 11 sec · M Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 16th Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · 16th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Turn left

    5.3 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    16.8 mi · 25 min

  18. 18

    Turn right

    1051 ft · 23 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left

    1726 ft · 42 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    10.6 mi · 11 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 58: Elnora, Odon

    1638 ft · 31 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right

    1.5 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  24. 24

    Turn left

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 11 min

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 4th St

    2.2 mi · 3 min · 4th St

  27. 27

    Continue on 11th Street

    2344 ft · 45 sec · 11th Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Freelandville Avenue

    1828 ft · 1 min · Freelandville Avenue

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East 3rd Street

    761 ft · 34 sec · East 3rd Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nebraska and Bicknell.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
30 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
16th Street
29.2 mi · 25%
Buckeye Street
25.9 mi · 22%
West Commerce Street
24.9 mi · 21%
SR 58
8.54 mi · 7%
4th St
2.18 mi · 2%
East Walnut Street
1.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Commerce Street

Turn right onto West Commerce Street

24.9 mi · 00h 36m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
101.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shawswick
01h 26m from Nebraska
Leave By
12:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Nebraska and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Bicknell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 116.3 miles (187.2 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?

Shawswick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58 miles from Nebraska and 58.2 miles from Bicknell.

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

The direct path is about 101.3 miles (163.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 12:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.46 one way or $30.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Nebraska and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Bicknell.

Stop Ideas Near Shawswick

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

91 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

99 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nebraska and Bicknell. Straight-line distance: 101.35 mi (163.11 km).

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#1 Nebraska

Nebraska is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0636600, -85.4594100
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Bicknell

#2 Bicknell

City in Knox County, Indiana, United State

Population2,832
Coordinates38.7742100, -87.3077900
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: Nebraska (-85.45941, 39.06366)
End: Bicknell (-87.30779, 38.77421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 187 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.1 gal
15.53 L · about $15.46
Round trip
$30.92
8.2 gal · 31.06 L
Estimated CO2
36.4 kg one way
Round trip: 72.9 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.46 $30.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.44 $34.87
Premium $4.65 $19.08 $38.16
Diesel $5.30 $21.75 $43.49

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Nebraska and Bicknell. The current time is 19:08:50.

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.