How far is Nebraska, IN from North Madison, IN?

The driving distance from Nebraska, IN to North Madison, IN is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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
28.31 mi
00h 46m
Flight
20.72 mi
33.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.72 mi
Kilometers
33.34 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.31 mi
Kilometers
45.56 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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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 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Madison
Thu, Apr 23, 5:12 PM EDT
Return by in Nebraska
Thu, Apr 23, 5:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nebraska
2026-04-23T16:25
Arrive North Madison
Thu, Apr 23, 5:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 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
Holton
IN

Human settlement in Ripley County, Indiana, United States of America

From Nebraska
14.2 mi
00h 23m
To North Madison
14.2 mi
00h 23m

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
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Nebraska and North Madison.

  1. 1

    Start on East County Road 540 North

    17 m · 8 sec · East County Road 540 North

  2. 2

    Turn left

    6.1 mi · 9 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Old Michigan Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · South Old Michigan Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South Old Michigan Road

    5.4 mi · 9 min · South Old Michigan Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right

    9.1 mi · 14 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Michigan Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Michigan Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Clifty Drive

    2655 ft · 52 sec · Clifty Drive

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Cragmont Street

    2573 ft · 1 min · Cragmont Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cragmont Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Old Michigan Road
9.68 mi · 34%
North Michigan Road
1.53 mi · 5%
Main Street
0.82 mi · 3%
Clifty Drive
0.5 mi · 2%
Cragmont Street
0.49 mi · 2%
East County Road 540 North
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn right

9.14 mi · 00h 14m

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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
20.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holton
00h 23m from Nebraska
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Nebraska and Sunny near North Madison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Nebraska to North Madison?

The road trip is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Holton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Nebraska and 14.2 miles from North Madison.

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

The direct path is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.77 one way or $7.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Nebraska and Sunny near North Madison.

Stop Ideas Near Holton

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

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

RAIL

Connersville station

67 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

73 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

76 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

97 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nebraska and North Madison. Straight-line distance: 20.72 mi (33.34 km).

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#1 Nebraska

Nebraska is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0636600, -85.4594100
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
North Madison

#2 North Madison

Census-designated place in Lake County, Ohio

Population12,435
Coordinates38.7678400, -85.3966300
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Start: Nebraska (-85.45941, 39.06366)
End: North Madison (-85.39663, 38.76784)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1 gal
3.78 L · about $3.77
Round trip
$7.54
2 gal · 7.56 L
Estimated CO2
8.9 kg one way
Round trip: 17.8 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.77 $7.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.25 $8.51
Premium $4.65 $4.65 $9.31
Diesel $5.30 $5.30 $10.61

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Nebraska and North Madison. The current time is 16:25:55.

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.