How far is Nebraska, IN from Sullivan, IN?

The driving distance from Nebraska, IN to Sullivan, IN is about 125.4 miles (201.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.4 miles (168 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
125.39 mi
03h 06m
Flight
104.42 mi
168.05 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.42 mi
Kilometers
168.05 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.39 mi
Kilometers
201.79 km
Drive Time
03h 06m

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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 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sullivan
Tue, May 5, 2:19 AM EDT
Return by in Nebraska
Tue, May 5, 5:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nebraska
2026-05-04T23:13
Arrive Sullivan
Tue, May 5, 2:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nebraska
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Bloomington
IN

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

From Nebraska
62.6 mi
01h 33m
To Sullivan
62.8 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Monday

Scattered Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 1 toward the route

    48 m · 3 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Turn right

    14.9 mi · 22 min

  6. 6

    Continue on State Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · State Street

  7. 7

    Continue on 3rd Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Jonathan Moore Pike

    8.4 mi · 12 min · Jonathan Moore Pike

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    9.2 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Van Buren Street

    18.6 mi · 22 min · Van Buren Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South College Avenue

    1194 ft · 45 sec · South College Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West 2nd Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · West 2nd Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Bloomfield Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Bloomfield Road

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    10.1 mi · 15 min

  15. 15

    Turn right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    27.2 mi · 44 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Turn straight

    8.9 mi · 13 min

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Section Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Section Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Jackson Street

    725 ft · 31 sec · West Jackson Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    116 m · 12 sec · South Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Washington Street

    105 m · 17 sec · East Washington Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South State Street

    9 m · 1 sec · South State Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South State Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bloomfield Road
43.6 mi · 35%
Van Buren Street
18.6 mi · 15%
Jonathan Moore Pike
17.6 mi · 14%
East County Road 540 North
3.99 mi · 3%
State Street
3.85 mi · 3%
3rd Street
1.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Bloomfield Road

Continue straight

27.2 mi · 00h 44m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21 mi
104.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bloomington
01h 33m from Nebraska
Leave By
10:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Scattered Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Nebraska and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sullivan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 125.4 miles (201.8 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?

Bloomington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.6 miles from Nebraska and 62.8 miles from Sullivan.

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

The direct path is about 104.4 miles (168 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 10:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.67 one way or $33.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Nebraska and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sullivan.

Stop Ideas Near Bloomington

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

73 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

103 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

106 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nebraska and Sullivan. Straight-line distance: 104.42 mi (168.05 km).

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#1 Nebraska

Nebraska is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0636600, -85.4594100
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Sullivan

#2 Sullivan

City in the U.

Population4,089
Coordinates39.0953200, -87.4058500
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Start: Nebraska (-85.45941, 39.06366)
End: Sullivan (-87.40585, 39.09532)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 202 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.42 gal
16.75 L · about $16.67
Round trip
$33.34
8.84 gal · 33.5 L
Estimated CO2
39.3 kg one way
Round trip: 78.6 kg / 173 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.67 $33.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.80 $37.60
Premium $4.65 $20.57 $41.14
Diesel $5.30 $23.44 $46.89

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Nebraska and Sullivan. The current time is 23:13:12.

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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.