How far is Nebraska, IN from Fort Branch, IN?
The driving distance from Nebraska, IN to Fort Branch, IN is about 177.4 miles (285.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.5 miles (205.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 54m 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.
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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 27m.
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.
Town in Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nebraska and Fort Branch.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nebraska and Fort Branch.
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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
43.4 mi · 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 265 West, SR 62 West: New Albany
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Continue on I 64 West, SR 62 West: Saint Louis
2548 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
94.4 mi · 1 hr 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41 North: Terre Haute
2541 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
6 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto State Road 168
1485 ft · 32 sec · State Road 168
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Continue on East Park Street
2352 ft · 52 sec · East Park Street
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Turn left onto North West Street
635 ft · 28 sec · North West Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North West Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nebraska and Fort Branch.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 64 West
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94.4 mi · 01h 42m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Nebraska and Mostly Sunny near Fort Branch.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nebraska to Fort Branch?
The road trip is about 177.4 miles (285.5 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?
Corydon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.6 miles from Nebraska and 88.8 miles from Fort Branch.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.5 miles (205.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.9 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 10:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.61 one way or $47.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Nebraska and Fort Branch, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Nebraska and Mostly Sunny near Fort Branch.
Stop Ideas Near Corydon
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 Corydon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nebraska and Fort Branch. Straight-line distance: 127.49 mi (205.18 km).
#1 Nebraska
Nebraska is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.0636600, -85.4594100 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Branch
Town in Indiana, United States
| Population | 2,775 |
| Coordinates | 38.2511600, -87.5811300 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Branch (-87.58113, 38.25116)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 285 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $23.61 | $47.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.62 | $53.25 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.13 | $58.27 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.20 | $66.41 |
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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