How far is Nebraska, IN from Ellettsville, IN?

The driving distance from Nebraska, IN to Ellettsville, IN is about 76.4 miles (122.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.6 miles (102.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
76.39 mi
01h 50m
Flight
63.55 mi
102.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.55 mi
Kilometers
102.28 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.39 mi
Kilometers
122.94 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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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 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ellettsville
Wed, Apr 15, 10:40 PM EDT
Return by in Nebraska
Thu, Apr 16, 12:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nebraska
2026-04-15T20:50
Arrive Ellettsville
Wed, Apr 15, 10:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:48 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
Bethany
IN

Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States

From Nebraska
38.2 mi
00h 55m
To Ellettsville
38.3 mi
00h 55m

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
69°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.4 mi · 12 min · Jonathan Moore Pike

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    9.2 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Van Buren Street

    16.6 mi · 19 min · Van Buren Street

  11. 11

    Turn right

    8.5 mi · 15 min

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Matthews Drive

    572 ft · 19 sec · North Matthews Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Temperance Street

    154 m · 12 sec · West Temperance Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Temperance Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jonathan Moore Pike
17.6 mi · 23%
Van Buren Street
16.6 mi · 22%
East County Road 540 North
3.99 mi · 5%
State Street
3.85 mi · 5%
3rd Street
1.31 mi · 2%
East Main Street
0.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Van Buren Street

Turn left onto Van Buren Street

16.6 mi · 00h 19m

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
01h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
63.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bethany
00h 55m from Nebraska
Leave By
2:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Nebraska and Partly Cloudy near Ellettsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 76.4 miles (122.9 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Bethany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.2 miles from Nebraska and 38.3 miles from Ellettsville.

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

The direct path is about 63.6 miles (102.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.14 one way or $20.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Nebraska and Partly Cloudy near Ellettsville.

Stop Ideas Near Bethany

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

66 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

96 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

106 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nebraska and Ellettsville. Straight-line distance: 63.55 mi (102.28 km).

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#1 Nebraska

Nebraska is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0636600, -85.4594100
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Ellettsville

#2 Ellettsville

City in Monroe County, Indiana, United States of America

Population6,706
Coordinates39.2339300, -86.6250000
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
Start: Nebraska (-85.45941, 39.06366)
End: Ellettsville (-86.625, 39.23393)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.69 gal
10.2 L · about $10.14
Round trip
$20.29
5.38 gal · 20.4 L
Estimated CO2
23.9 kg one way
Round trip: 47.8 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.14 $20.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.44 $22.88
Premium $4.65 $12.52 $25.04
Diesel $5.30 $14.27 $28.54

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Nebraska and Ellettsville. The current time is 20:49:59.

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.