How far is Nebraska, IN from Brookston, IN?

The driving distance from Nebraska, IN to Brookston, IN is about 151.6 miles (244 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.9 miles (209.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
151.58 mi
03h 10m
Flight
129.95 mi
209.14 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.95 mi
Kilometers
209.14 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.58 mi
Kilometers
243.95 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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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 03h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookston
Thu, Apr 23, 4:05 AM EDT
Return by in Nebraska
Thu, Apr 23, 7:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nebraska
2026-04-23T00:55
Arrive Brookston
Thu, Apr 23, 4:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nebraska
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Indianapolis
IN

The sixteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Indianapolis metropolitan area.

From Nebraska
75.8 mi
01h 35m
To Brookston
75.8 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 1 toward the route

    48 m · 3 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Turn right

    14.9 mi · 22 min

  6. 6

    Continue on State Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · State Street

  7. 7

    Continue on 3rd Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Jonathan Moore Pike

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Jonathan Moore Pike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Indianapolis

    1413 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    43.2 mi · 49 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    29.8 mi · 36 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    36.1 mi · 39 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 43: West Lafayette, Brookston

    1642 ft · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 43: Battle Ground, Lake Shafer, Lake Freeman

    71 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto North River Road

    7.2 mi · 13 min · North River Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    110 m · 13 sec · West 3rd Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Railroad Street

    13 m · 2 sec · South Railroad Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Railroad Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 North
73.3 mi · 48%
US 52 West
36.5 mi · 24%
North River Road
7.2 mi · 5%
East County Road 540 North
3.99 mi · 3%
State Street
3.85 mi · 3%
Jonathan Moore Pike
1.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 65 North

Merge slight left

43.2 mi · 00h 49m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.7 mi
129.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Indianapolis
01h 35m from Nebraska
Leave By
10:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Nebraska and Sunny near Brookston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 151.6 miles (244 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?

Indianapolis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.8 miles from Nebraska and 75.8 miles from Brookston.

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

The direct path is about 129.9 miles (209.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 10:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.17 one way or $40.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Nebraska and Sunny near Brookston.

Stop Ideas Near Indianapolis

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Indianapolis and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 14.2 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 14.1 mi away

Whiteland Town Hall

Whiteland , IN
549 E Main St, Whiteland, IN 46184
Rating 4.2/5 6 reviews City Hall
City Centre
Nearby stop 1.7 mi away

City Centre

Indianapolis , IN
W Empire St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Indianapolis.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

1 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

70 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

72 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

89 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nebraska and Brookston. Straight-line distance: 129.95 mi (209.14 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Nebraska

Nebraska is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0636600, -85.4594100
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Brookston

#2 Brookston

City in St.

Population1,541
Coordinates40.6028100, -86.8672300
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Nebraska (-85.45941, 39.06366)
End: Brookston (-86.86723, 40.60281)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 244 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.35 gal
20.25 L · about $20.17
Round trip
$40.35
10.7 gal · 40.5 L
Estimated CO2
47.5 kg one way
Round trip: 95.1 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.17 $40.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.75 $45.51
Premium $4.65 $24.90 $49.80
Diesel $5.30 $28.38 $56.75

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Nebraska and Brookston. The current time is 00:55:16.

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.