How far is Nebraska, IN from Mitchell, IN?

The driving distance from Nebraska, IN to Mitchell, IN is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.2 miles (95.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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
72.12 mi
01h 47m
Flight
59.13 mi
95.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.13 mi
Kilometers
95.16 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.12 mi
Kilometers
116.06 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mitchell
Sun, May 3, 8:51 AM EDT
Return by in Nebraska
Sun, May 3, 10:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nebraska
2026-05-03T07:04
Arrive Mitchell
Sun, May 3, 8:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:54 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
Brownstown
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Nebraska
36 mi
00h 53m
To Mitchell
36.1 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
35°F
Overnight

Areas Of Frost

Starts
Sun, May 3 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph E
Destination
35°F
Overnight

Areas Of Frost

Starts
Sun, May 3 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    21.9 mi · 34 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Commerce Street

    24.9 mi · 36 min · West Commerce Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto H Street

    124 m · 12 sec · H Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 15th Street

    2158 ft · 50 sec · 15th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto M Street

    2919 ft · 53 sec · M Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Mitchell Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Mitchell Road

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Buckeye Street
25.9 mi · 36%
West Commerce Street
24.9 mi · 35%
Mitchell Road
9.41 mi · 13%
East Walnut Street
1.27 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.89 mi · 1%
M Street
0.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Commerce Street

Turn right onto West Commerce Street

24.9 mi · 00h 36m

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
01h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
59.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brownstown
00h 53m from Nebraska
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost leaving Nebraska and Areas Of Frost near Mitchell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Brownstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36 miles from Nebraska and 36.1 miles from Mitchell.

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

The direct path is about 59.2 miles (95.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 2:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.58 one way or $19.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost around Nebraska and Areas Of Frost near Mitchell.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nebraska and Mitchell. Straight-line distance: 59.13 mi (95.16 km).

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#1 Nebraska

Nebraska is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0636600, -85.4594100
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Mitchell

#2 Mitchell

City in Marion Township, Lawrence County, Indiana, United States

Population4,269
Coordinates38.7328300, -86.4736000
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Nebraska (-85.45941, 39.06366)
End: Mitchell (-86.4736, 38.73283)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.54 gal
9.63 L · about $9.58
Round trip
$19.16
5.08 gal · 19.26 L
Estimated CO2
22.6 kg one way
Round trip: 45.1 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.58 $19.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.80 $21.61
Premium $4.65 $11.82 $23.64
Diesel $5.30 $13.47 $26.94

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Nebraska and Mitchell. The current time is 07:04:04.

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.