How far is Nebraska, IN from Sugar Creek, IN?

The driving distance from Nebraska, IN to Sugar Creek, IN is about 61 miles (98.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.7 miles (75.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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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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
61.02 mi
01h 24m
Flight
46.65 mi
75.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.65 mi
Kilometers
75.08 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.02 mi
Kilometers
98.21 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sugar Creek
Sat, Apr 18, 7:09 AM EDT
Return by in Nebraska
Sat, Apr 18, 8:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nebraska
2026-04-18T05:45
Arrive Sugar Creek
Sat, Apr 18, 7:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 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
Craig
IN

Unincorporated community in Decatur County, Indiana

From Nebraska
30.5 mi
00h 42m
To Sugar Creek
30.5 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Nebraska and Sugar Creek.

  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

    13.5 mi · 20 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Ireland Street

    1854 ft · 32 sec · North Ireland Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Michigan Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North Michigan Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right

    1220 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward I 74 West, US 421: Indianapolis

    29.2 mi · 32 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward London Road

    2303 ft · 56 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto London Road

    2264 ft · 1 min · London Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Myrtle Lane

    96 m · 19 sec · Myrtle Lane

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Sugar Creek Myrtle Lane

    12 m · 2 sec · Sugar Creek Myrtle Lane

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sugar Creek Myrtle Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 West
29.2 mi · 48%
Old Michigan Road
8.59 mi · 14%
North Michigan Avenue
1.93 mi · 3%
London Road
0.86 mi · 1%
North Ireland Street
0.35 mi · 1%
West County Road 850 North
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

I 74 West

Take the ramp straight toward I 74 West, US 421: Indianapolis

29.2 mi · 00h 32m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
46.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Craig
00h 42m from Nebraska
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Nebraska and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sugar Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Nebraska to Sugar Creek?

The road trip is about 61 miles (98.2 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Craig is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.5 miles from Nebraska and 30.5 miles from Sugar Creek.

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

The direct path is about 46.7 miles (75.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.11 one way or $16.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Nebraska and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sugar Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Craig

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

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

RAIL

Connersville station

48 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

73 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

88 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

91 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nebraska and Sugar Creek. Straight-line distance: 46.65 mi (75.08 km).

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#1 Nebraska

Nebraska is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0636600, -85.4594100
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
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#2 Sugar Creek

Unincorporated community in Shelby County, Indiana

Population320
Coordinates39.6406000, -85.9130400
Altitude241
CountryUnited States
Start: Nebraska (-85.45941, 39.06366)
End: Sugar Creek (-85.91304, 39.6406)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.15 gal
8.15 L · about $8.11
Round trip
$16.22
4.3 gal · 16.3 L
Estimated CO2
19.1 kg one way
Round trip: 38.2 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.11 $16.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.14 $18.29
Premium $4.65 $10.01 $20.01
Diesel $5.30 $11.40 $22.81

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Nebraska and Sugar Creek. The current time is 05:45:22.

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.