How far is Nebraska, IN from Melody Hill, IN?

The driving distance from Nebraska, IN to Melody Hill, IN is about 177.2 miles (285.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.2 miles (212.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
177.23 mi
03h 31m
Flight
132.24 mi
212.82 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.24 mi
Kilometers
212.82 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.23 mi
Kilometers
285.23 km
Drive Time
03h 31m

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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 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Melody Hill
Thu, Jun 11, 8:41 AM CDT
Return by in Nebraska
Thu, Jun 11, 1:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nebraska
2026-06-11T06:10
Arrive Melody Hill
Thu, Jun 11, 9:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:31 AM to 10:31 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nebraska
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Corydon
IN

Town in Indiana

From Nebraska
88.5 mi
01h 45m
To Melody Hill
88.7 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Thursday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Nebraska and Melody Hill.

  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 2 toward the route

    81 m · 5 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout

    41 m · 2 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Buckeye Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Buckeye Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Walnut Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Walnut Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Buckeye Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Buckeye Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    75 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    9.2 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 South: Louisville

    1230 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    43.4 mi · 47 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 265 West, SR 62 West: New Albany

    1.2 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Continue on I 64 West, SR 62 West: Saint Louis

    2548 ft · 54 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    90.4 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South, SR 57 South: Evansville, Henderson, Kentucky

    1463 ft · 50 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 57 South

    5.8 mi · 8 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Kansas Road

    584 ft · 17 sec · Kansas Road

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Oak Hill Road

    2 m · 1 sec · Oak Hill Road

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Oak Hill Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Oak Hill Road

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Oak Hill Road

    3 m · 1 sec · Oak Hill Road

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Oak Hill Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Oak Hill Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Saint George Road

    1497 ft · 46 sec · Saint George Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Memory Lane

    625 ft · 30 sec · Memory Lane

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Rode Road

    39 m · 6 sec · Rode Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rode Road

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
4 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
92.6 mi · 52%
I 65 South
43.6 mi · 25%
Buckeye Street
13.2 mi · 7%
I 265 West
6.63 mi · 4%
SR 57 South
5.81 mi · 3%
Oak Hill Road
2.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

Continue straight

90.4 mi · 01h 38m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45 mi
132.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Corydon
01h 45m from Nebraska
Leave By
9:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny leaving Nebraska and Partly Cloudy near Melody Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Nebraska to Melody Hill?

The road trip is about 177.2 miles (285.2 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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 88.5 miles from Nebraska and 88.7 miles from Melody Hill.

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

The direct path is about 132.2 miles (212.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 45 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 9:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.57 one way or $47.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Nebraska and Melody Hill, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny around Nebraska and Partly Cloudy near Melody Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Corydon

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

32 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nebraska and Melody Hill. Straight-line distance: 132.24 mi (212.82 km).

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#1 Nebraska

Nebraska is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0636600, -85.4594100
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Melody Hill

#2 Melody Hill

Census-designated place in Vanderburgh County, Indiana

Population3,628
Coordinates38.0261500, -87.5158500
Altitude130
CountryUnited States
Start: Nebraska (-85.45941, 39.06366)
End: Melody Hill (-87.51585, 38.02615)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 285 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.25 gal
23.67 L · about $23.57
Round trip
$47.14
12.5 gal · 47.34 L
Estimated CO2
55.5 kg one way
Round trip: 111.1 kg / 245 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.57 $47.14
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.58 $53.16
Premium $4.65 $29.09 $58.18
Diesel $5.30 $33.15 $66.30

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 · Jun 11, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Nebraska, IN and Melody Hill, IN. The current time in Nebraska is 06:10:47, although it is 05:10:47 in Melody Hill.

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.