How far is Nebraska, IN from Tell City, IN?
The driving distance from Nebraska, IN to Tell City, IN is about 140.1 miles (225.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.5 miles (168.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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 Tell City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nebraska and Tell City.
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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
9.2 mi · 13 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 South: Louisville
1230 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
43.4 mi · 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 265 West, SR 62 West: New Albany
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Continue on I 64 West, SR 62 West: Saint Louis
2548 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
40.8 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 37: Tell City, French Lick
1816 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Doolittle Mills Road
22.3 mi · 31 min · Doolittle Mills Road
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Turn left onto 12th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · 12th Street
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Turn right onto Mozart Street
953 ft · 28 sec · Mozart Street
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Turn right
74 m · 18 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nebraska and Tell City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 65 South
Merge slight left
43.4 mi · 00h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Nebraska and Partly Sunny near Tell City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nebraska to Tell City?
The road trip is about 140.1 miles (225.5 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?
Saint Marys is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70 miles from Nebraska and 70.1 miles from Tell City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.5 miles (168.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.6 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 12:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.67 one way or $37.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Nebraska and Tell City, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Nebraska and Partly Sunny near Tell City.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Marys
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 Saint Marys.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nebraska and Tell City. Straight-line distance: 104.45 mi (168.09 km).
#1 Nebraska
Nebraska is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.0636600, -85.4594100 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tell City
County seat in Indiana
| Population | 7,211 |
| Coordinates | 37.9514400, -86.7677700 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tell City (-86.76777, 37.95144)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 226 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $18.67 | $37.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.05 | $42.10 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.04 | $46.07 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.25 | $52.51 |
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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