How far is New Castle, IN from Nebraska, IN?
The driving distance from New Castle, IN to Nebraska, IN is about 72.3 miles (116.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60 miles (96.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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.
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 33m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Castle and Nebraska.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Castle and Nebraska.
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Start on South Main Street
828 ft · 28 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Broad Street
3155 ft · 1 min · Broad Street
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Turn left onto South Memorial Drive
9.9 mi · 15 min · South Memorial Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Street
1458 ft · 25 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on National Road
2452 ft · 47 sec · National Road
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Turn left
14 mi · 21 min
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Turn right
17.9 mi · 27 min
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Turn left onto North Broadway Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Broadway Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
800 ft · 14 sec · East Main Street
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Turn slight right onto South Michigan Avenue
13.1 mi · 20 min · South Michigan Avenue
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Turn right onto West County Road 850 North
681 ft · 23 sec · West County Road 850 North
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Turn left onto North Old Michigan Road
8.6 mi · 16 min · North Old Michigan Road
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Turn right
6.1 mi · 9 min
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Turn right 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 New Castle and Nebraska.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn right
17.9 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New Castle and Mostly Cloudy near Nebraska.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Castle to Nebraska?
The road trip is about 72.3 miles (116.4 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?
Milroy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.3 miles from New Castle and 36 miles from Nebraska.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60 miles (96.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 3:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.85 one way or $19.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms around New Castle and Mostly Cloudy near Nebraska.
Stop Ideas Near Milroy
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 Milroy.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Castle and Nebraska. Straight-line distance: 59.97 mi (96.52 km).
#1 New Castle
City in Indiana
| Population | 17,106 |
| Coordinates | 39.9289400, -85.3702500 |
| Altitude | 324 |
| 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: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $3.86 | $9.85 | $19.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $11.36 | $22.72 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $12.72 | $25.44 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $16.88 | $33.77 |
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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