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Trip from Middlebury, IN to Nebraska, IN

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 45m

Distance

107.6 mi

173 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Fair

4 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 35m ★
6 AM
2h 46m
8 AM
3h 7m
10 AM
2h 53m
12 PM
2h 51m
3 PM
2h 54m
5 PM
3h 6m
8 PM
2h 39m

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

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Downtown Middlebury, IN, IN

Middlebury, IN

Jay Brand

Downtown Nebraska, IN, IN

Nebraska, IN

Sam McCool

Trip Overview

The drive from Middlebury, IN to Nebraska, IN covers 107.6 miles and takes about 2h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on SR 46, State Road 46, East 3rd Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.7 miles on SR 46. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.82 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.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

53.8 miles from Middlebury, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
SR 46 22.7 mi 35m
State Road 46 21.8 mi 34m
East 3rd Street 16.5 mi 19m
SR 7 14.9 mi 22m
State Road 246 14.6 mi 26m
US 50 8.7 mi 12m
US Highway 50 3.9 mi 5m
West Temperance Street 1.3 mi 2m
Longest stretch: SR 46 — 22.7 mi, about 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on West Martz Market Street

0.1 mi · 27 sec · West Martz Market Street
2

Turn right onto SR 59; SR 246

0.6 mi · 1 min · SR 59; SR 246
3

Turn left onto SR 59; SR 246

0.4 mi · 45 sec · SR 59; SR 246
4

Turn right onto SR 59; SR 246

0.1 mi · 19 sec · West 8th Street
5

Turn left onto SR 59; SR 246

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Main Street
6

Turn right onto SR 246

0.2 mi · 23 sec · East 4th Street
7

Continue on SR 246

15 mi · 26 min · State Road 246
8

Turn right onto SR 46

5.6 mi · 8 min · State Road 46
9

Turn left onto US 231; SR 46; SR 67

1.2 mi · 2 min · West Morgan Street
10

Continue on SR 46

7.8 mi · 11 min · State Road 46
11

Continue on SR 46

1.3 mi · 2 min · West Temperance Street
12

Continue on SR 46

8.5 mi · 14 min · State Road 46
13

Turn left onto SR 46

17 mi · 19 min · East 3rd Street
14

Continue on SR 46

0.1 mi · 8 sec · Van Buren St
15

Continue on SR 46; SR 135

23 mi · 35 min · SR 46; SR 135
16

Continue on SR 7

15 mi · 22 min · SR 7
17

Turn left onto US 50

3.9 mi · 5 min · US Highway 50
18

Enter roundabout onto US 50

137 ft · 2 sec · US 50
19

Continue on US 50

8.6 mi · 12 min · US 50
20

Turn left onto East County Road 540 North

56 ft · 2 sec · East County Road 540 North
21

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 53.8 miles from Middlebury, IN, or about 1h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.7 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 24 miles or 42m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 53.8 miles or 1h 25m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 17m

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 Middlebury, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Middlebury, IN

This is one driving day of about 107.6 miles and 2h 45m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Middlebury, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on SR 46 for about 22.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

county seat of Monroe County, Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bloomington, IN

54 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

Ellettsville, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bloomington, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 53.8 miles from Middlebury, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

El Ranchero

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Spencer, Indiana

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 23.1

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18128292106

Visit website

Chambers Restaurant (Chambers Smorgasbord)

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Spencer, Indiana

0.6 mi

Guatemex Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Columbus, Indiana

0.1 mi

El Ranchero

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 23.1

Spencer, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18128292106

Visit website

Chambers Restaurant (Chambers Smorgasbord)

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 23.1

Spencer, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–2:30 pm

+18128293022

Visit website

Guatemex Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 76.8

Columbus, Indiana

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+18123900502

Visit website

Angottis Italian Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 76.8

Columbus, Indiana

Hours: 4–9 pm

+18123750686

Visit website

Riviera Maya

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 76.8

Columbus, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18123726576

Visit website

Le Fernández Café

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 76.8

Columbus, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+18129005551

Visit website

E Sushi Japanese Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 76.8

Columbus, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18123766888

Visit website

Sophea Asian Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 76.8

Columbus, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18129006888

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 38.4

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EVBOLT Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 38.4

Bloomington, Indiana

+18665212658

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 38.4

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 38.4

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 98.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | SR 59; SR 246

Turn right onto SR 59; SR 246

Navigation decision point

5
1.3 mi into trip | ~2m in | SR 59; SR 246 / Main Street

Turn left onto SR 59; SR 246 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

5
1.6 mi into trip | ~3m in | SR 246 / East 4th Street

Turn right onto SR 246 / East 4th Street

Navigation decision point

4
95 mi into trip | ~2h 27m in | US 50 / US Highway 50

Turn left onto US 50 / US Highway 50

Navigation decision point

4
98.9 mi into trip | ~2h 32m in | US 50

Enter roundabout onto US 50

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.82 one way

$33.64 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 38 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $18.47 $36.94
premium $4.89 $20.71 $41.41
diesel $5.61 $23.76 $47.51

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 37.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 32.3 0 $11.30 $5.16
Efficient EV 26.9 0 $9.42 $4.30
EV Truck/SUV 43 0 $15.06 $6.89

Gas CO2

38 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (66% 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 17, 2026

Origin

Middlebury, IN

Afternoon in Middlebury on Saturday

Local time

4:37 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Nebraska, IN

Afternoon in Nebraska on Saturday

Local time

4:37 PM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Mostly Clear

SW 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

74°F

Bloomington, IN

54 mi in

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

1 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

2h 45m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

107.6 mi in 2h 45m — 48% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: SR 46.

48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.7 mi on SR 46.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near SR 59; SR 246.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Middlebury, IN to Nebraska, IN is easy. At 2h 45m with 48% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SR 59; SR 246): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (SR 59; SR 246 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (SR 246 / East 4th Street): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 45m. Total distance: 107.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (48%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 22.7 miles on SR 46. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SR 59; SR 246): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (SR 59; SR 246 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (SR 246 / East 4th Street): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Nebraska, IN before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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