How far is Nebraska, IN from Jefferson, IN?

The driving distance from Nebraska, IN to Jefferson, IN is about 127.5 miles (205.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.3 miles (166.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
127.49 mi
02h 40m
Flight
103.3 mi
166.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.3 mi
Kilometers
166.25 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.49 mi
Kilometers
205.18 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jefferson
Tue, May 5, 6:08 AM EDT
Return by in Nebraska
Tue, May 5, 8:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nebraska
2026-05-05T03:28
Arrive Jefferson
Tue, May 5, 6:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:10 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
Greenwood
IN

The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.

From Nebraska
63.8 mi
01h 20m
To Jefferson
63.8 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
62°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
16 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    15.5 mi · 17 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 28: Attica, Frankfort

    1684 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    776 ft · 21 sec · Washington Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 North
73.3 mi · 58%
US 52 West
15.9 mi · 12%
East County Road 540 North
3.99 mi · 3%
State Street
3.85 mi · 3%
Jonathan Moore Pike
1.44 mi · 1%
3rd Street
1.31 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 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
02h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.2 mi
103.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenwood
01h 20m from Nebraska
Leave By
1:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 127.5 miles (205.2 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?

Greenwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.8 miles from Nebraska and 63.8 miles from Jefferson.

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

The direct path is about 103.3 miles (166.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 1:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.97 one way or $33.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Greenwood

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

17 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

83 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

83 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

85 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nebraska and Jefferson. Straight-line distance: 103.3 mi (166.25 km).

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#1 Nebraska

Nebraska is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0636600, -85.4594100
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
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#2 Jefferson

Unincorporated community in Clinton County, Indiana

Population2,523
Coordinates40.2794800, -86.5900000
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Start: Nebraska (-85.45941, 39.06366)
End: Jefferson (-86.59, 40.27948)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 205 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.5 gal
17.03 L · about $16.97
Round trip
$33.94
9 gal · 34.06 L
Estimated CO2
40 kg one way
Round trip: 80 kg / 176 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.97 $33.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.14 $38.28
Premium $4.65 $20.94 $41.89
Diesel $5.30 $23.87 $47.74

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Nebraska and Jefferson. The current time is 03:28:28.

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.