Origin
Austin, IN
Morning in Austin on Saturday
Local time
6:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Austin, IN to Nebraska, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
38.1 mi
61 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Austin, IN
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Nebraska, IN
Sam McCool
Trip Overview
The drive from Austin, IN to Nebraska, IN covers 38.1 miles and takes about 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 65, East Tipton Street, US 50 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.5 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.96 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 38.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Austin, IN to Nebraska, IN covers 38.1 miles and takes about 53m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 65 is the longest continuous segment at about 12.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near US 31.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 53m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 31): Navigation decision point; at 14.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 24.2 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 31
At end of road, turn right onto US 31
Navigation decision point
5
14.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward US 50 East: North Vernon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 50A
Toward US 50 East: North Vernon
4
24.2 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
28 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
Buckeye Street
Turn right onto Buckeye Street
Navigation decision point
5
29.4 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
US 50
Enter roundabout onto US 50
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 12.5 mi | 13m |
| East Tipton Street | 9 mi | 12m |
| US 50 | 8.6 mi | 12m |
| Buckeye Street | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| US 31 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| West Walnut Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West Booe Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| East County Road 540 North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 12.5 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin, IN and Nebraska, IN.
1
Start on West Booe Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West Booe Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto US 31
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
US 31
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
4
Merge onto I 65
12 mi
·
13 min
·
I 65
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 50A
Toward US 50 East: North Vernon
6
Turn right onto US 50
9.0 mi
·
12 min
·
East Tipton Street
7
Enter roundabout
25 ft
·
0 sec
8
Continue
206 ft
·
4 sec
9
Turn straight onto Buckeye Street
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Buckeye Street
10
Continue on West Walnut Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Walnut Street
11
Turn right onto Buckeye Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Buckeye Street
12
Enter roundabout onto US 50
40 ft
·
0 sec
·
US 50
13
Continue on US 50
8.6 mi
·
12 min
·
US 50
14
Turn left onto East County Road 540 North
56 ft
·
2 sec
·
East County Road 540 North
15
Arrive at destination
East County Road 540 North
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19 mi from Austin, IN · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19 miles from Austin, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Nebraska, IN
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Nebraska, IN if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.96 one way
$11.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.54 | $13.08 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.33 | $14.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.41 | $16.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.4 | 0 | $4.00 | $1.83 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.33 | $2.44 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Nebraska, IN
Morning in Nebraska on Saturday
Local time
6:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
18 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
53m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Austin, IN to Nebraska, IN covers 38.1 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 65, East Tipton Street, US 50. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19 miles from Austin, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.96 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 53m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 31): Navigation decision point; at 14.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 24.2 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Austin, IN to Nebraska, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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