How far is Nebraska, IN from Lebanon, IN?

The driving distance from Nebraska, IN to Lebanon, IN is about 105.8 miles (170.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.7 miles (139.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m 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
105.76 mi
02h 16m
Flight
86.73 mi
139.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.73 mi
Kilometers
139.58 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.76 mi
Kilometers
170.2 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lebanon
Thu, Apr 23, 7:33 AM EDT
Return by in Nebraska
Thu, Apr 23, 9:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nebraska
2026-04-23T05:16
Arrive Lebanon
Thu, Apr 23, 7:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:56 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
Franklin
IN

City in Johnson County, Indiana, United States

From Nebraska
52.9 mi
01h 08m
To Lebanon
52.9 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SSW
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    26.9 mi · 33 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 39: Lebanon, Lizton

    1367 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Lebanon Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Lebanon Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lebanon Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 North
70.4 mi · 67%
East County Road 540 North
3.99 mi · 4%
State Street
3.85 mi · 4%
Jonathan Moore Pike
1.44 mi · 1%
3rd Street
1.31 mi · 1%
South Lebanon Street
0.94 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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.1 mi
86.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franklin
01h 08m from Nebraska
Leave By
1:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Nebraska and Mostly Sunny near Lebanon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 105.8 miles (170.2 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.9 miles from Nebraska and 52.9 miles from Lebanon.

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

The direct path is about 86.7 miles (139.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 1:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.07 one way or $28.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Nebraska and Mostly Sunny near Lebanon.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nebraska and Lebanon. Straight-line distance: 86.73 mi (139.58 km).

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#1 Nebraska

Nebraska is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0636600, -85.4594100
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Lebanon

#2 Lebanon

City in Indiana, United States

Population16,120
Coordinates40.0483700, -86.4691700
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Start: Nebraska (-85.45941, 39.06366)
End: Lebanon (-86.46917, 40.04837)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.73 gal
14.13 L · about $14.07
Round trip
$28.13
7.46 gal · 28.26 L
Estimated CO2
33.1 kg one way
Round trip: 66.3 kg / 146 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.07 $28.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.86 $31.73
Premium $4.65 $17.36 $34.72
Diesel $5.30 $19.78 $39.57

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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There is no time difference between Nebraska and Lebanon. The current time is 05:16:20.

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.