How far is Nebraska, IN from New Pekin, IN?

The driving distance from Nebraska, IN to New Pekin, IN is about 69 miles (111.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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
69.02 mi
01h 37m
Flight
48.9 mi
78.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.9 mi
Kilometers
78.7 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.02 mi
Kilometers
111.07 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Pekin
Wed, Apr 15, 5:51 AM EDT
Return by in Nebraska
Wed, Apr 15, 7:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nebraska
2026-04-15T04:13
Arrive New Pekin
Wed, Apr 15, 5:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 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
Crothersville
IN

City in Jackson County, Indiana, United States of America

From Nebraska
34.5 mi
00h 48m
To New Pekin
34.5 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Nebraska and New Pekin.

  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

    20 mi · 21 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 56 West: Salem

    1274 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto West McClain Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · West McClain Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on West Mount Drive

    906 ft · 15 sec · West Mount Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on State Road 56

    15.5 mi · 23 min · State Road 56

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Salem Bypass

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Salem Bypass

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Salem Bypass

    69 m · 4 sec · State Road 60

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary onto State Road 60

    6.6 mi · 11 min · State Road 60

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Road 60

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
20.3 mi · 29%
State Road 56
15.5 mi · 23%
Buckeye Street
13.2 mi · 19%
State Road 60
6.59 mi · 10%
Salem Bypass
2.13 mi · 3%
East Walnut Street
1.27 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

20 mi · 00h 21m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.1 mi
48.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crothersville
00h 48m from Nebraska
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Nebraska and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Pekin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Nebraska to New Pekin?

The road trip is about 69 miles (111.1 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Crothersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.5 miles from Nebraska and 34.5 miles from New Pekin.

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

The direct path is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.20 one way or $18.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Nebraska and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Pekin.

Stop Ideas Near Crothersville

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

61 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

110 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

112 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

118 mi away
1301 Western Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nebraska and New Pekin. Straight-line distance: 48.9 mi (78.7 km).

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#1 Nebraska

Nebraska is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0636600, -85.4594100
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
New Pekin

#2 New Pekin

City in Washington County, Indiana, United States

Population1,392
Coordinates38.5050600, -86.0169200
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Start: Nebraska (-85.45941, 39.06366)
End: New Pekin (-86.01692, 38.50506)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.44 gal
9.22 L · about $9.20
Round trip
$18.40
4.88 gal · 18.44 L
Estimated CO2
21.7 kg one way
Round trip: 43.4 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.20 $18.40
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.38 $20.75
Premium $4.65 $11.36 $22.71
Diesel $5.30 $12.94 $25.88

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Nebraska and New Pekin. The current time is 04:13:31.

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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.