How far is Nebraska, IN from Richland, IN?

The driving distance from Nebraska, IN to Richland, IN is about 43.6 miles (70.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
43.63 mi
01h 10m
Flight
30.17 mi
48.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.17 mi
Kilometers
48.56 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.63 mi
Kilometers
70.22 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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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 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richland
Tue, May 12, 10:24 PM EDT
Return by in Nebraska
Tue, May 12, 11:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nebraska
2026-05-12T21:14
Arrive Richland
Tue, May 12, 10:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 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
New Point
IN

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

From Nebraska
21.8 mi
00h 35m
To Richland
21.8 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SSE
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left onto Old Michigan Road

    8.6 mi · 16 min · Old Michigan Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West County Road 850 North

    681 ft · 25 sec · West County Road 850 North

  5. 5

    Turn left

    13.2 mi · 20 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Broadway Street

    129 m · 12 sec · North Broadway Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    10 m · 2 sec · East Washington Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Broadway Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Broadway Street

  9. 9

    Turn right

    10 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Turn right

    4.3 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Michigan Road
8.59 mi · 20%
North Broadway Street
1.2 mi · 3%
West County Road 850 North
0.13 mi
East County Road 540 North
0.01 mi
East Washington Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

13.2 mi · 00h 20m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
30.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Point
00h 35m from Nebraska
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Nebraska and Sunny near Richland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 43.6 miles (70.2 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

New Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.8 miles from Nebraska and 21.8 miles from Richland.

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

The direct path is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.81 one way or $11.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Nebraska and Sunny near Richland.

Stop Ideas Near New Point

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

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

RAIL

Connersville station

41 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

72 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

75 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

87 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nebraska and Richland. Straight-line distance: 30.17 mi (48.56 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 Richland

Unincorporated community in Rush County, Indiana

Population1,796
Coordinates39.4975500, -85.3949700
Altitude312
CountryUnited States
Start: Nebraska (-85.45941, 39.06366)
End: Richland (-85.39497, 39.49755)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.54 gal
5.83 L · about $5.81
Round trip
$11.61
3.08 gal · 11.66 L
Estimated CO2
13.7 kg one way
Round trip: 27.4 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.81 $11.61
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.55 $13.10
Premium $4.65 $7.17 $14.33
Diesel $5.30 $8.17 $16.34

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Nebraska and Richland. The current time is 21:14:27.

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.