How far is Ogden Dunes, IN from Nebraska, IN?
The driving distance from Ogden Dunes, IN to Nebraska, IN is about 238.1 miles (383.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 199 miles (320.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 00m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Perry Township, Clinton County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ogden Dunes and Nebraska.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ogden Dunes and Nebraska.
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Start on Hillcrest Road
155 m · 22 sec · Hillcrest Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Hillcrest Road
1944 ft · 2 min · Hillcrest Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Dunes Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Dunes Highway
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Turn slight right
1533 ft · 58 sec
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Turn straight
1.2 km · 1 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 West: Chicago
2103 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Gary, Toll Road, Indianapolis
1 km · 52 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South, I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Indianapolis, Chicago
618 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Indianapolis
2686 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
130 mi · 2 hr 21 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left
17.1 mi · 22 min
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Continue on I 70 East: Dayton
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left
41.9 mi · 47 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 Ogden Dunes 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.
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
130 mi · 02h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Ogden Dunes and Mostly Sunny near Nebraska.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ogden Dunes to Nebraska?
The road trip is about 238.1 miles (383.2 km) and usually takes 04h 00m 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?
Colfax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.6 miles from Ogden Dunes and 120.5 miles from Nebraska.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 199 miles (320.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.1 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.68 one way or $63.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Ogden Dunes and Nebraska, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Ogden Dunes and Mostly Sunny near Nebraska.
Stop Ideas Near Colfax
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Darlington Municipal Utilities
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Colfax.
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Lafayette station
Indianapolis Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ogden Dunes and Nebraska. Straight-line distance: 198.96 mi (320.19 km).
#1 Ogden Dunes
Town in Porter County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 1,083 |
| Coordinates | 41.6228100, -87.1917000 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| 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: 383 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 58m |
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 | $31.68 | $63.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.73 | $71.45 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $39.09 | $78.19 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $44.55 | $89.11 |
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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