How far is Nebraska, IN from Orleans, IN?

The driving distance from Nebraska, IN to Orleans, IN is about 76.7 miles (123.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.1 miles (96.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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
76.75 mi
01h 52m
Flight
60.17 mi
96.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.17 mi
Kilometers
96.84 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.75 mi
Kilometers
123.52 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orleans
Tue, May 26, 3:54 AM EDT
Return by in Nebraska
Tue, May 26, 5:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nebraska
2026-05-26T02:02
Arrive Orleans
Tue, May 26, 3:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:46 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
38.3 mi
00h 56m
To Orleans
38.4 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph ESE
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.8 mi · 9 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    95 m · 6 sec · East Washington Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Buckeye Street
25.9 mi · 34%
West Commerce Street
24.9 mi · 32%
Mitchell Road
14.9 mi · 19%
East Walnut Street
1.27 mi · 2%
M Street
0.55 mi · 1%
15th Street
0.41 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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.6 mi
60.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brownstown
00h 56m from Nebraska
Leave By
2:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Nebraska and Showers And Thunderstorms near Orleans.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 76.7 miles (123.5 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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 38.3 miles from Nebraska and 38.4 miles from Orleans.

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

The direct path is about 60.1 miles (96.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 2:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.22 one way or $20.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Nebraska and Showers And Thunderstorms near Orleans.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nebraska and Orleans. Straight-line distance: 60.17 mi (96.84 km).

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#1 Nebraska

Nebraska is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0636600, -85.4594100
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Orleans

#2 Orleans

Town in Indiana, USA

Population2,107
Coordinates38.6617200, -86.4516600
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: Nebraska (-85.45941, 39.06366)
End: Orleans (-86.45166, 38.66172)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.71 gal
10.25 L · about $10.22
Round trip
$20.44
5.42 gal · 20.5 L
Estimated CO2
24.1 kg one way
Round trip: 48.2 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.22 $20.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.53 $23.05
Premium $4.65 $12.61 $25.22
Diesel $5.30 $14.37 $28.75

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Nebraska and Orleans. The current time is 02:02:53.

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.