How far is Needham, IN from Nebraska, IN?
The driving distance from Needham, IN to Nebraska, IN is about 61 miles (98.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.3 miles (68 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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 01h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Bartholomew County, Indiana.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Frost
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Needham and Nebraska.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Needham and Nebraska.
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Start on East 350 N
13 m · 3 sec · East 350 N
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Turn right onto North 700 E
2.6 mi · 6 min · North 700 E
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Turn left onto East 100 North
96 m · 11 sec · East 100 North
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Turn right onto North 700 East
813 ft · 23 sec · North 700 East
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Turn right
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto I 65 South: Louisville
1732 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
20.8 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 46: Columbus, Nashville, Bloomington
855 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left
591 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight right onto Jonathan Moore Pike
2.7 mi · 6 min · Jonathan Moore Pike
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Continue on State Street
3.9 mi · 6 min · State Street
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Continue straight
14.9 mi · 22 min
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Turn left onto US Highway 50
3.9 mi · 6 min · US Highway 50
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
42 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
8.6 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto East County Road 540 North
17 m · 3 sec · East County Road 540 North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East County Road 540 North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Needham and Nebraska.
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
20.8 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Sunny leaving Needham and Areas Of Frost near Nebraska.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Needham to Nebraska?
The road trip is about 61 miles (98.1 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.4 miles from Needham and 30.5 miles from Nebraska.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.3 miles (68 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 4:04 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 Sunny around Needham and Areas Of Frost near Nebraska.
Stop Ideas Near Columbus
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 Columbus.
Indianapolis Union Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Needham and Nebraska. Straight-line distance: 42.27 mi (68.03 km).
#1 Needham
Unincorporated community in Johnson County, Indiana
| Population | 7,221 |
| Coordinates | 39.5300500, -85.9710900 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Nebraska
Nebraska is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.0636600, -85.4594100 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
End: East County Road 540 North (-85.459475, 39.063621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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