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Trip from Guthrie, IN to Nebraska, IN

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 54m

Distance

73.5 mi

118 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 47m ★
6 AM
1h 55m
8 AM
2h 12m
10 AM
2h 1m
12 PM
1h 59m
3 PM
2h 2m
5 PM
2h 11m
8 PM
1h 50m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Guthrie, IN, IN

Guthrie, IN

Daniel & Hannah Snipes

Downtown Nebraska, IN, IN

Nebraska, IN

Sam McCool

Trip Overview

The drive from Guthrie, IN to Nebraska, IN covers 73.5 miles and takes about 1h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on 16th Street, West Tipton Street, US 50 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.1 miles on 16th Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.49 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

36.7 miles from Guthrie, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 54m. Total distance: 73.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (23%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 54m drive with frequent turns across 73.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
16th Street is the longest continuous segment at about 26.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 10.6 miles in near US 50 / 16th Street.

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 1h 54m 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 10.6 miles (US 50 / 16th Street): Navigation decision point; at 37.7 miles (US 50 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 59.6 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
10.6 mi into trip | ~19m in | US 50 / 16th Street

Turn left onto US 50 / 16th Street

Navigation decision point

4
37.7 mi into trip | ~58m in | US 50 / South Main Street

Turn left onto US 50 / South Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
59.6 mi into trip | ~1h 32m in

Enter roundabout

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4
63.4 mi into trip | ~1h 39m in | Buckeye Street

Turn right onto Buckeye Street

Navigation decision point

5
64.8 mi into trip | ~1h 42m in | US 50

Enter roundabout onto US 50

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
16th Street 26.1 mi 37m
West Tipton Street 21 mi 31m
US 50 8.6 mi 12m
SR 37 8.1 mi 10m
Buckeye Street 3.9 mi 6m
Guthrie Road 2 mi 7m
West Walnut Street 1.3 mi 2m
West Commerce Street 1 mi 2m
Longest stretch: 16th Street — 26.1 mi, about 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Guthrie, IN and Nebraska, IN.

1

Start on Guthrie Road

0.9 mi · 3 min · Guthrie Road
2

Continue on Guthrie Road

1.1 mi · 4 min · Guthrie Road
3

Turn right onto Crest Motel Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Crest Motel Road
4

Turn right onto Old State Highway 37

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Old State Highway 37
5

Turn left onto SR 37

8.1 mi · 10 min · SR 37
6

Turn left onto US 50

26 mi · 37 min · 16th Street
7

Continue on US 50; SR 135

1.0 mi · 2 min · West Commerce Street
8

Turn left onto US 50

0.9 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
9

Continue on US 50

21 mi · 31 min · West Tipton Street
10

Enter roundabout

25 ft · 0 sec
11

Continue

206 ft · 4 sec
12

Turn straight onto Buckeye Street

2.5 mi · 4 min · Buckeye Street
13

Continue on West Walnut Street

1.3 mi · 2 min · West Walnut Street
14

Turn right onto Buckeye Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · Buckeye Street
15

Enter roundabout onto US 50

40 ft · 0 sec · US 50
16

Continue on US 50

8.6 mi · 12 min · US 50
17

Turn left onto East County Road 540 North

56 ft · 2 sec · East County Road 540 North
18

Arrive at destination

East County Road 540 North

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 36.7 miles from Guthrie, IN, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.1 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 16 miles or 27m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 36.7 miles or 56m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 37m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Nebraska, IN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Guthrie, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Guthrie, IN

This is one driving day of about 73.5 miles and 1h 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Guthrie, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on 16th Street for about 26.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 36.7 mi from Guthrie, IN · 56m into the drive

town in Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brownstown, IN

37 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

Bedford, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brownstown, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.7 miles from Guthrie, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Nebraska, IN

The final approach into Nebraska, IN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Golden Corral Buffet & Grill

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Bedford, Indiana

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 10.5

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+18122750311

Visit website

Puerto Vallarta Mexican Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Seymour, Indiana

0.1 mi

Larrison's Diner

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Seymour, Indiana

0.7 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Kay's Kafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brownstown, Indiana

Around the midpoint, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 36.7

Hours: 6 am–5 pm

+18125287940

Visit website

Golden Corral Buffet & Grill

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 10.5

Bedford, Indiana

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+18122750311

Visit website

Puerto Vallarta Mexican Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 47.2

Seymour, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18122711194

Larrison's Diner

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 47.2

Seymour, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+18125225523

Visit website

Brick Street Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 63

North Vernon, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+18125923960

Visit website

Poplar Street Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 47.2

Seymour, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+18125229924

Visit website

Big Head Pizza

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 63

North Vernon, Indiana

Hours: 3–9 pm

+18123529898

Segoku Hibachi and Sushi Express

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 63

North Vernon, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18129795156

Azteca Mexican Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 36.7

Brownstown, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18123587044

Visit website

Kay's Kafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 36.7

Brownstown, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–5 pm

+18125287940

Visit website

Reed’s Place: Steak and Chop Shop

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 47.2

Seymour, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18122711298

Visit website

Bluespring Caverns Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 10.5

Bedford, Indiana

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18122799471

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.49 one way

$22.98 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $12.62 $25.23
premium $4.89 $14.14 $28.29
diesel $5.61 $16.23 $32.46

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.1 0 $7.72 $3.53
Efficient EV 18.4 0 $6.43 $2.94
EV Truck/SUV 29.4 0 $10.29 $4.70

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Guthrie, IN

Evening in Guthrie on Friday

Local time

6:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Nebraska, IN

Evening in Nebraska on Friday

Local time

6:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

19 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

1h 54m 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 Guthrie, IN to Nebraska, IN covers 73.5 miles and takes about 1h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are 16th Street, West Tipton Street, US 50. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 36.7 miles from Guthrie, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.49 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 1h 54m 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 10.6 miles (US 50 / 16th Street): Navigation decision point; at 37.7 miles (US 50 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 59.6 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

The route from Guthrie, 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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