How far is Nebraska, IN from Hope, IN?

The driving distance from Nebraska, IN to Hope, IN is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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
36.26 mi
00h 55m
Flight
23.56 mi
37.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.56 mi
Kilometers
37.91 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.26 mi
Kilometers
58.35 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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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 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hope
Sat, May 23, 5:36 PM EDT
Return by in Nebraska
Sat, May 23, 6:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nebraska
2026-05-23T16:41
Arrive Hope
Sat, May 23, 5:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 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
Elizabethtown
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Nebraska
18.1 mi
00h 27m
To Hope
18.1 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.7 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Legal Tender Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Legal Tender Road

  7. 7

    Continue on County Road East 300 South

    1016 ft · 25 sec · County Road East 300 South

  8. 8

    Turn left onto County Road South 750 East

    1.1 mi · 2 min · County Road South 750 East

  9. 9

    Turn left onto County Road East 200 South

    72 m · 8 sec · County Road East 200 South

  10. 10

    Turn right onto County Road 750 East

    1965 ft · 1 min · County Road 750 East

  11. 11

    Turn right

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Jackson Street

    11 m · 2 sec · Jackson Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jackson Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 750 East
5.81 mi · 16%
East County Road 540 North
3.99 mi · 11%
East Legal Tender Road
1.6 mi · 4%
County Road South 750 East
1.11 mi · 3%
County Road East 300 South
0.19 mi · 1%
County Road East 200 South
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

11.7 mi · 00h 17m

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
23.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elizabethtown
00h 27m from Nebraska
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Nebraska and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hope.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Elizabethtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Nebraska and 18.1 miles from Hope.

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

The direct path is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.83 one way or $9.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Nebraska and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hope.

Stop Ideas Near Elizabethtown

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

76 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

82 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

98 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

110 mi away
1301 Western Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nebraska and Hope. Straight-line distance: 23.56 mi (37.91 km).

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#1 Nebraska

Nebraska is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0636600, -85.4594100
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Hope

#2 Hope

Town in Indiana, United States

Population2,248
Coordinates39.3039400, -85.7713700
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Start: Nebraska (-85.45941, 39.06366)
End: Hope (-85.77137, 39.30394)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.28 gal
4.84 L · about $4.83
Round trip
$9.65
2.56 gal · 9.68 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.83 $9.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.44 $10.89
Premium $4.65 $5.96 $11.91
Diesel $5.30 $6.79 $13.58

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 · May 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Nebraska and Hope. The current time is 16:41:37.

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.