How far is Smyrna, IN from Nebraska, IN?

The driving distance from Smyrna, IN to Nebraska, IN is about 29 miles (46.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.01 mi
00h 36m
Flight
19.49 mi
31.37 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.49 mi
Kilometers
31.37 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.01 mi
Kilometers
46.69 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nebraska
Fri, Apr 17, 2:55 AM EDT
Return by in Smyrna
Fri, Apr 17, 3:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Smyrna
2026-04-17T02:19
Arrive Nebraska
Fri, Apr 17, 2:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Smyrna
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Lovett
IN

Township in Jennings County, Indiana

From Smyrna
16.5 mi
00h 18m
To Nebraska
12.5 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Smyrna and Nebraska.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Smyrna and Nebraska.

  1. 1

    Start on West Deputy Pike Road

    3 mi · 7 min · West Deputy Pike Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left

    18.1 mi · 27 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Poplar Street

    972 ft · 16 sec · Poplar Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Roads 3 & 7

    2833 ft · 2 min · State Roads 3 & 7

  5. 5

    Continue on South State Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · South State Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1225 ft · 29 sec · East Walnut Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Buckeye Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Buckeye Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    12 m · 1 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    8.6 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East County Road 540 North

    17 m · 3 sec · East County Road 540 North

  11. 11

    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 Smyrna and Nebraska.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Buckeye Street
10 mi · 35%
West Deputy Pike Road
2.99 mi · 10%
South State Street
0.95 mi · 3%
State Roads 3 & 7
0.54 mi · 2%
East Walnut Street
0.23 mi · 1%
Poplar Street
0.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn sharp left

18.1 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
19.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lovett
00h 18m from Smyrna
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Smyrna 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 Smyrna to Nebraska?

The road trip is about 29 miles (46.7 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lovett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Smyrna and 12.5 miles from Nebraska.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.85 one way or $7.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Smyrna and Mostly Sunny near Nebraska.

Stop Ideas Near Lovett

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lovett, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lovett.

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

74 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Connersville station

92 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

97 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

100 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Smyrna and Nebraska. Straight-line distance: 19.49 mi (31.37 km).

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#1 Smyrna

Human settlement in United States of America

Population1,068
Coordinates38.7820000, -85.4807900
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
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#2 Nebraska

Nebraska is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0636600, -85.4594100
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Start: West Deputy Pike Road (-85.480733, 38.781997)
End: East County Road 540 North (-85.459475, 39.063621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.02 gal
3.88 L · about $3.85
Round trip
$7.69
2.04 gal · 7.76 L
Estimated CO2
9.1 kg one way
Round trip: 18.1 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.85 $7.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.34 $8.68
Premium $4.65 $4.75 $9.49
Diesel $5.30 $5.41 $10.82

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Indiana · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Smyrna and Nebraska. The current time is 02:19:09.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.