How far is New Palestine, IN from Nebraska, IN?
The driving distance from New Palestine, IN to Nebraska, IN is about 62.9 miles (101.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51 miles (82 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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 21m.
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.
Unincorporated community in Decatur County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Palestine and Nebraska.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Palestine and Nebraska.
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Start on East Mill Street
40 m · 8 sec · East Mill Street
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Turn right onto North Oak Street
128 m · 24 sec · North Oak Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on West US Highway 52
5.7 mi · 9 min · West US Highway 52
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
23 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
10 mi · 15 min
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Take the ramp left toward SR 9 South
1206 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
18.7 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 421: Greensburg
2181 ft · 55 sec
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Turn right
532 ft · 12 sec
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto North Ireland Street
1854 ft · 38 sec · North Ireland Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2149 ft · 37 sec · West 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 Palestine 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.
SR 9 South
Merge slight left
18.7 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Rain Showers leaving New Palestine and Showers And Thunderstorms near Nebraska.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Palestine to Nebraska?
The road trip is about 62.9 miles (101.3 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?
Adams is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.3 miles from New Palestine and 29.6 miles from Nebraska.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51 miles (82 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 3:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.37 one way or $16.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around New Palestine and Showers And Thunderstorms near Nebraska.
Stop Ideas Near Adams
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 Adams.
Connersville station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Palestine and Nebraska. Straight-line distance: 50.95 mi (81.99 km).
#1 New Palestine
Town of the United States
| Population | 2,656 |
| Coordinates | 39.7219900, -85.8891500 |
| Altitude | 255 |
| 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: 101 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $8.37 | $16.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.44 | $18.88 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.33 | $20.66 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.77 | $23.55 |
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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