How far is South Haven, IN from Nebraska, IN?

The driving distance from South Haven, IN to Nebraska, IN is about 236.9 miles (381.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 192.7 miles (310.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 14m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
236.85 mi
04h 07m
Flight
192.7 mi
310.12 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
192.7 mi
Kilometers
310.12 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
236.85 mi
Kilometers
381.18 km
Drive Time
04h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nebraska
Thu, Apr 23, 3:48 AM EDT
Return by in South Haven
Thu, Apr 23, 6:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Haven
2026-04-22T22:40
Arrive Nebraska
Thu, Apr 23, 2:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:07 AM to 1:07 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Haven
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Thorntown
IN

City in Boone County, Indiana, United States of America

From South Haven
117 mi
02h 03m
To Nebraska
119.9 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NNW
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Haven and Nebraska.

  1. 1

    Start on Fremont Road

    13 m · 7 sec · Fremont Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Midway Drive

    1724 ft · 1 min · Midway Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto McCool Road

    2565 ft · 1 min · McCool Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Continue on 37th Avenue

    7.7 mi · 15 min · 37th Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Ridge Road

    126 m · 15 sec · Ridge Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I 65 South

    1430 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

    128.7 mi · 2 hr 20 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    17.1 mi · 22 min

  10. 10

    Continue on I 70 East: Dayton

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    41.9 mi · 47 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 46: Columbus, Nashville, Bloomington

    855 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    591 ft · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Jonathan Moore Pike

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Jonathan Moore Pike

  15. 15

    Continue on State Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · State Street

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    14.9 mi · 22 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto US Highway 50

    3.9 mi · 6 min · US Highway 50

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    42 m · 3 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout

    8.6 mi · 13 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East County Road 540 North

    17 m · 3 sec · East County Road 540 North

  21. 21

    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 South Haven and Nebraska.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
146 mi · 62%
I 70 East
43.9 mi · 19%
State Street
18.8 mi · 8%
US Highway 50
12.6 mi · 5%
37th Avenue
7.69 mi · 3%
Jonathan Moore Pike
2.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

129 mi · 02h 20m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.2 mi
192.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thorntown
02h 03m from South Haven
Leave By
8:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving South Haven and Scattered 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 South Haven to Nebraska?

The road trip is about 236.9 miles (381.2 km) and usually takes 04h 07m 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?

Thorntown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117 miles from South Haven and 119.9 miles from Nebraska.

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

The direct path is about 192.7 miles (310.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.2 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 8:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.53 one way or $63.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between South Haven and Nebraska, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Haven and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Nebraska.

Stop Ideas Near Thorntown

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Thorntown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 11.8 mi away

Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities

Mulberry , IN
123 S Glick St, Mulberry, IN 46058, United States
Park,Municipal corporation,City or town hall,Public library,Water works
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.4 mi away

Darlington Municipal Utilities

Darlington , IN
222 W Main St, Darlington, IN 47940
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

26 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

27 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Lafayette station

41 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

56 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Haven and Nebraska. Straight-line distance: 192.7 mi (310.12 km).

South Haven

#1 South Haven

Town in Michigan, USA

Population5,282
Coordinates41.5419800, -87.1372600
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Nebraska

Nebraska is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0636600, -85.4594100
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Start: Fremont Road (-87.137412, 41.541981)
End: East County Road 540 North (-85.459475, 39.063621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 381 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.36 gal
31.64 L · about $31.53
Round trip
$63.05
16.72 gal · 63.28 L
Estimated CO2
74.3 kg one way
Round trip: 148.6 kg / 328 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.53 $63.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.56 $71.11
Premium $4.65 $38.91 $77.81
Diesel $5.30 $44.34 $88.68

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between South Haven, IN and Nebraska, IN. The current time in South Haven is 22:40:49, although it is 23:40:49 in Nebraska.

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.