How far is Nebraska, IN from Needham, IN?

The driving distance from Nebraska, IN to Needham, IN is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.3 miles (68 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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
60.79 mi
01h 24m
Flight
42.27 mi
68.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.27 mi
Kilometers
68.03 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.79 mi
Kilometers
97.83 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Needham
Sun, May 3, 5:52 AM EDT
Return by in Nebraska
Sun, May 3, 7:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nebraska
2026-05-03T04:27
Arrive Needham
Sun, May 3, 5:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 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
Columbus
IN

The most populous city in Bartholomew County, Indiana.

From Nebraska
30.4 mi
00h 42m
To Needham
30.4 mi
00h 42m

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
36°F
Overnight

Areas Of Frost

Starts
Sun, May 3 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    20.8 mi · 22 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 44: Franklin, Shelbyville

    1772 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East King Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · East King Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North 700 East

    813 ft · 28 sec · North 700 East

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East 100 North

    96 m · 10 sec · East 100 North

  15. 15

    Turn right onto County Road 700 East

    55 m · 5 sec · County Road 700 East

  16. 16

    Continue on North 700 E

    2.5 mi · 6 min · North 700 E

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East 350 N

    13 m · 1 sec · East 350 N

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 350 N

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 North
21.1 mi · 35%
East County Road 540 North
3.99 mi · 7%
State Street
3.85 mi · 6%
North 700 E
2.53 mi · 4%
East King Street
2.44 mi · 4%
Jonathan Moore Pike
1.44 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 65 North

Merge slight left

20.8 mi · 00h 22m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.5 mi
42.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbus
00h 42m from Nebraska
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.4 miles from Nebraska and 30.4 miles from Needham.

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

The direct path is about 42.3 miles (68 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.11 one way or $16.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Columbus

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

66 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

84 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

106 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nebraska and Needham. Straight-line distance: 42.27 mi (68.03 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Nebraska

Nebraska is a place in Indiana, United States.

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

Unincorporated community in Johnson County, Indiana

Population7,221
Coordinates39.5300500, -85.9710900
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Start: Nebraska (-85.45941, 39.06366)
End: Needham (-85.97109, 39.53005)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.15 gal
8.12 L · about $8.11
Round trip
$16.22
4.3 gal · 16.24 L
Estimated CO2
19.1 kg one way
Round trip: 38.2 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.11 $16.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.14 $18.29
Premium $4.65 $10.01 $20.01
Diesel $5.30 $11.40 $22.81

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 Needham. The current time is 04:27:58.

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.