How far is Sugar Creek, IN from Nebraska, IN?

The driving distance from Sugar Creek, IN to Nebraska, IN is about 56.6 miles (91.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.7 miles (75.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
56.6 mi
01h 10m
Flight
46.65 mi
75.08 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.65 mi
Kilometers
75.08 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.6 mi
Kilometers
91.09 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nebraska
Sat, Apr 18, 5:40 AM EDT
Return by in Sugar Creek
Sat, Apr 18, 6:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sugar Creek
2026-04-18T04:30
Arrive Nebraska
Sat, Apr 18, 5:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sugar Creek
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Craig
IN

Unincorporated community in Decatur County, Indiana

From Sugar Creek
30.1 mi
00h 35m
To Nebraska
26.5 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph WSW
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sugar Creek and Nebraska.

  1. 1

    Start on Sugar Creek Myrtle Lane

    12 m · 3 sec · Sugar Creek Myrtle Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Myrtle Lane

    96 m · 16 sec · Myrtle Lane

  3. 3

    Turn right onto London Road

    1542 ft · 45 sec · London Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati

    1352 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    28.6 mi · 31 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 421: Greensburg

    2181 ft · 55 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right

    532 ft · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Ireland Street

    1854 ft · 38 sec · North Ireland Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2149 ft · 37 sec · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto South Michigan Avenue

    13.1 mi · 20 min · South Michigan Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West County Road 850 North

    681 ft · 23 sec · West County Road 850 North

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Old Michigan Road

    8.6 mi · 16 min · North Old Michigan Road

  14. 14

    Turn right

    6.1 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East County Road 540 North

    17 m · 3 sec · East County Road 540 North

  16. 16

    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 Sugar Creek 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
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 East
28.8 mi · 51%
South Michigan Avenue
13.1 mi · 23%
North Old Michigan Road
8.59 mi · 15%
US 421
2.36 mi · 4%
West Main Street
0.41 mi · 1%
North Ireland Street
0.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 74 East

Merge slight left

28.6 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
46.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Craig
00h 35m from Sugar Creek
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sugar Creek 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 Sugar Creek to Nebraska?

The road trip is about 56.6 miles (91.1 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Craig is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.1 miles from Sugar Creek and 26.5 miles from Nebraska.

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

The direct path is about 46.7 miles (75.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.54 one way or $15.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Sugar Creek and Showers And Thunderstorms near Nebraska.

Stop Ideas Near Craig

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Craig, 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 Craig.

RAIL

Connersville station

48 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

73 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

88 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

91 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sugar Creek and Nebraska. Straight-line distance: 46.65 mi (75.08 km).

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#1 Sugar Creek

Unincorporated community in Shelby County, Indiana

Population320
Coordinates39.6406000, -85.9130400
Altitude241
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: Sugar Creek Myrtle Lane (-85.913166, 39.640598)
End: East County Road 540 North (-85.459475, 39.063621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2 gal
7.56 L · about $7.54
Round trip
$15.08
4 gal · 15.12 L
Estimated CO2
17.8 kg one way
Round trip: 35.5 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.54 $15.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.51 $17.01
Premium $4.65 $9.31 $18.62
Diesel $5.30 $10.61 $21.22

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Sugar Creek and Nebraska. The current time is 04:30:43.

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.