How far is Nebraska, IN from Frankton, IN?
The driving distance from Nebraska, IN to Frankton, IN is about 112.9 miles (181.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.9 miles (131.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 59m 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 02h 29m.
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.
Human settlement in Shelby 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 Frankton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nebraska and Frankton.
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Start on East County Road 540 North
17 m · 8 sec · East County Road 540 North
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Turn left
6.1 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Old Michigan Road
8.6 mi · 16 min · Old Michigan Road
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Turn right onto West County Road 850 North
681 ft · 25 sec · West County Road 850 North
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Turn left
13.5 mi · 20 min
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Turn right onto North Ireland Street
1854 ft · 32 sec · North Ireland Street
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Turn left onto North Michigan Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · North Michigan Avenue
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Turn right
1220 ft · 21 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward I 74 West, US 421: Indianapolis
38.6 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 465, I 74 West: Shadeland Avenue
1255 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 465 North: Shadeland Avenue
2621 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 465 North
2427 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
10.4 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North: Fort Wayne
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right to continue on IN-37
3.4 mi · 4 min · IN-37
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Merge slight left onto IN-37
1 km · 56 sec · IN-37
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Keep slight left to continue on IN-37
9.7 mi · 13 min · IN-37
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
28 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
9.3 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto 800 North
4 mi · 7 min · 800 North
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Highland Avenue
591 ft · 12 sec · Highland Avenue
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Turn right onto West Plum Street
1115 ft · 27 sec · West Plum Street
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Turn left onto Center Road
581 ft · 14 sec · Center Road
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Turn right onto West Sigler Street
833 ft · 16 sec · West Sigler Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Sigler Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nebraska and Frankton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 74 West
Take the ramp straight toward I 74 West, US 421: Indianapolis
38.6 mi · 00h 42m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Nebraska and Showers And Thunderstorms near Frankton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nebraska to Frankton?
The road trip is about 112.9 miles (181.7 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?
Fairland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.4 miles from Nebraska and 56.4 miles from Frankton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.9 miles (131.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 1:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.01 one way or $30.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Nebraska and Showers And Thunderstorms near Frankton.
Stop Ideas Near Fairland
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 Fairland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nebraska and Frankton. Straight-line distance: 81.87 mi (131.76 km).
#1 Nebraska
Nebraska is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.0636600, -85.4594100 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Frankton
City in Madison County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,819 |
| Coordinates | 40.2228200, -85.7788700 |
| Altitude | 254 |
| Country | United States |
End: Frankton (-85.77887, 40.22282)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 182 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 24m |
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 | $15.01 | $30.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.93 | $33.85 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.52 | $37.05 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.11 | $42.22 |
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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