How far is Nebraska, IN from Scottsburg, IN?
The driving distance from Nebraska, IN to Scottsburg, IN is about 135.8 miles (218.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109 miles (175.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 23m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nebraska and Scottsburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nebraska and Scottsburg.
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Start on East County Road 540 North
17 m · 5 sec · East County Road 540 North
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Turn right
8.6 mi · 13 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
81 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
41 m · 2 sec
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Turn straight onto Buckeye Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Buckeye Street
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Turn left onto East Walnut Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Walnut Street
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Continue on Buckeye Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · Buckeye Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
75 m · 8 sec
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Exit the roundabout
21.9 mi · 34 min
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Turn right onto West Commerce Street
24.9 mi · 36 min · West Commerce Street
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Turn right onto H Street
124 m · 12 sec · H Street
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Turn left onto 15th Street
2158 ft · 50 sec · 15th Street
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Turn left onto M Street
2919 ft · 53 sec · M Street
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Continue on Mitchell Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Mitchell Road
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Merge slight right
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
29.1 mi · 43 min
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Continue straight
19.1 mi · 22 min
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Turn right onto West 6th Street
7 mi · 8 min · West 6th Street
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Turn right onto East 6th Street
9.8 mi · 15 min · East 6th Street
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Turn left
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Bethel
1.4 mi · 6 min · Bethel
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Continue on East County Road 900 South
2.1 mi · 8 min · East County Road 900 South
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South County Road 300 East
83 m · 12 sec · South County Road 300 East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South County Road 300 East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nebraska and Scottsburg.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn right
29.1 mi · 00h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Nebraska and Sunny near Scottsburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nebraska to Scottsburg?
The road trip is about 135.8 miles (218.5 km) and usually takes 03h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Redding is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.9 miles from Nebraska and 68 miles from Scottsburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109 miles (175.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.06 one way or $36.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Nebraska and Sunny near Scottsburg.
Stop Ideas Near Redding
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Redding.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nebraska and Scottsburg. Straight-line distance: 108.98 mi (175.39 km).
#1 Nebraska
Nebraska is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.0636600, -85.4594100 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Scottsburg
County seat in Indiana
| Population | 6,703 |
| Coordinates | 38.2886600, -87.2191700 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| Country | United States |
End: Scottsburg (-87.21917, 38.28866)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 219 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $18.06 | $36.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.37 | $40.74 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.29 | $44.59 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.41 | $50.81 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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