How far is Nebraska, IN from Blue River, IN?
The driving distance from Nebraska, IN to Blue River, IN is about 67.1 miles (108 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45 miles (72.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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 41m.
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.
City in Jackson County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nebraska and Blue River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nebraska and Blue River.
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Start on East County Road 540 North
17 m · 5 sec · East County Road 540 North
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Turn right
8.6 mi · 13 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
81 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
41 m · 2 sec
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Turn straight onto Buckeye Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Buckeye Street
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Turn left onto East Walnut Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Walnut Street
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Continue on Buckeye Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · Buckeye Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
75 m · 8 sec
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Exit the roundabout
9.2 mi · 13 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 South: Louisville
1230 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
30 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 160: Henryville, Charlestown
1344 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right
31 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight
9 mi · 16 min
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Turn left onto South Hickory Grove Road
1.5 mi · 6 min · South Hickory Grove Road
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Turn right onto South Hickory Grove Road
2 mi · 8 min · South Hickory Grove Road
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Continue on East Blue River Road
1022 ft · 47 sec · East Blue River Road
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Continue on East Blue River Road
1.2 km · 3 min · East Blue River Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Blue River Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nebraska and Blue River.
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.
I 65 South
Merge slight left
30 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Nebraska and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Blue River.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nebraska to Blue River?
The road trip is about 67.1 miles (108 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?
Crothersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.6 miles from Nebraska and 33.6 miles from Blue River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45 miles (72.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 3:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.94 one way or $17.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Nebraska and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Blue River.
Stop Ideas Near Crothersville
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 Crothersville.
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Indianapolis Union Station
Connersville station
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nebraska and Blue River. Straight-line distance: 45.02 mi (72.46 km).
#1 Nebraska
Nebraska is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.0636600, -85.4594100 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Blue River
City in United States of America
| Population | 1,181 |
| Coordinates | 38.5300600, -85.9394200 |
| Altitude | 231 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blue River (-85.93942, 38.53006)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 108 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $8.94 | $17.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.08 | $20.16 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.03 | $22.06 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.57 | $25.14 |
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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