How far is Nebraska, IN from Shadeland, IN?
The driving distance from Nebraska, IN to Shadeland, IN is about 141.1 miles (227 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.8 miles (171.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 14m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 03h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Included town in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nebraska and Shadeland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nebraska and Shadeland.
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Start on East County Road 540 North
17 m · 8 sec · East County Road 540 North
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Turn left
6.1 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Old Michigan Road
8.6 mi · 16 min · Old Michigan Road
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Turn right onto West County Road 850 North
681 ft · 25 sec · West County Road 850 North
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Turn left
13.5 mi · 20 min
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Turn right onto North Ireland Street
1854 ft · 32 sec · North Ireland Street
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Turn left onto North Michigan Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · North Michigan Avenue
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Turn right
1220 ft · 21 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward I 74 West, US 421: Indianapolis
38.6 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 465, I 74 West: Shadeland Avenue
1255 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 465 North: Shadeland Avenue
2621 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 465 North
2427 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
10.4 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North: Fort Wayne
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right to continue on IN-37
3.4 mi · 4 min · IN-37
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Merge slight left onto IN-37
1 km · 56 sec · IN-37
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Keep slight left to continue on IN-37
9.7 mi · 13 min · IN-37
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
28 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
32.9 mi · 38 min
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Continue on South Western Avenue
2.4 mi · 5 min · South Western Avenue
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Continue on South Baldwin Avenue
2.9 mi · 4 min · South Baldwin Avenue
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Continue on Huntington Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Huntington Road
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Turn right onto East Bocock Road
1.1 mi · 4 min · East Bocock Road
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Continue on East Bocock Road
3161 ft · 2 min · East Bocock Road
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Continue on East 350 North
2126 ft · 2 min · East 350 North
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Turn left onto Northwest Shadeland Road
575 ft · 25 sec · Northwest Shadeland Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northwest Shadeland Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nebraska and Shadeland.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 74 West
Take the ramp straight toward I 74 West, US 421: Indianapolis
38.6 mi · 00h 42m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Nebraska and Showers And Thunderstorms near Shadeland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nebraska to Shadeland?
The road trip is about 141.1 miles (227 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?
Warren Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.5 miles from Nebraska and 70.5 miles from Shadeland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.8 miles (171.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.3 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 10:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.78 one way or $37.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Nebraska and Showers And Thunderstorms near Shadeland.
Stop Ideas Near Warren Park
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 Warren Park.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Connersville station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nebraska and Shadeland. Straight-line distance: 106.8 mi (171.88 km).
#1 Nebraska
Nebraska is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.0636600, -85.4594100 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shadeland
Human settlement in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,922 |
| Coordinates | 40.6050400, -85.6099800 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shadeland (-85.60998, 40.60504)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 227 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
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 | $18.78 | $37.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.18 | $42.36 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.18 | $46.35 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.41 | $52.83 |
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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