Origin
Mulberry, IN
Late night in Mulberry on Thursday
Local time
12:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mulberry, IN to Nebraska, IN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 58m
Distance
132.2 mi
213 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 48m
★
6 AM
2h 59m
8 AM
3h 22m
10 AM
3h 7m
12 PM
3h 5m
3 PM
3h 8m
5 PM
3h 20m
8 PM
2h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mulberry, IN
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Nebraska, IN
Sam McCool
Trip Overview
This 132.2-mile drive from Mulberry, Indiana to Nebraska, Indiana is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 58 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-65, SR 7, and US 50, you'll spend about 90% of your time on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $21, making it an economical option. Given that both your origin and destination are within the Midwest region, you won't be crossing major geographical divides. This route is ideal for a straightforward transit, focusing on efficient travel through Indiana.
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
66.1 miles from Mulberry, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of this 132.2-mile journey, with 90% of the drive on high-speed roads. You'll encounter your longest continuous stretch on I-65, covering 89.1 miles, which suggests a significant portion of the trip will involve consistent highway speeds. While the route utilizes other state and US highways, the overall profile leans heavily towards efficient, faster travel rather than winding backroads. This means you'll likely experience a consistent driving pace for most of the approximately 3-hour duration.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 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 89.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and SR 7. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 132.2 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 36.9 miles (I 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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South Main Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
36.9 mi into trip
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~53m in
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I 65
Keep slight left at fork onto I 65
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
55.9 mi into trip
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~1h 18m in
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I 65
Keep slight left at fork onto I 65
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
6
97.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 5m in
Take the exit toward SR 46: Columbus, Nashville, Bloomington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 68
Toward SR 46: Columbus, Nashville, Bloomington
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Mulberry, IN and Nebraska, IN, road signs point toward Nashville and Bloomington.
Nashville
97.8 mi in
|
~2h 5m
Bloomington
97.8 mi in
|
~2h 5m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 89.1 mi | 1h 42m |
| SR 7 | 14.9 mi | 22m |
| US 50 | 8.7 mi | 12m |
| West Mulberry Jefferson Road | 4.2 mi | 12m |
| US Highway 50 | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| State Street | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Jonathan Moore Pike | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| SR 28 | 2.5 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 89.1 mi, about 1h 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mulberry, IN and Nebraska, IN.
1
Start on this road
9 ft
·
2 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
36 ft
·
4 sec
3
Turn right onto South Main Street
458 ft
·
20 sec
·
South Main Street
4
Turn slight left onto Jefferson Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Jefferson Road
5
Continue on West Mulberry Jefferson Road
4.2 mi
·
12 min
·
West Mulberry Jefferson Road
6
Turn right onto North County Road 580 West
1.2 mi
·
4 min
·
North County Road 580 West
7
Turn right onto SR 28
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
SR 28
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 65 South: Indianapolis
9
Merge onto I 65
28 mi
·
30 min
·
I 65
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 65
17 mi
·
22 min
·
I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 65
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I 65
Exit 112A
Toward I 70 East: Dayton
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 65
42 mi
·
47 min
·
I 65
Use the slight left lane.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 68
Toward SR 46: Columbus, Nashville, Bloomington
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
15
Merge onto SR 46
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Jonathan Moore Pike
16
Continue on SR 46
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
State Street
17
Continue on SR 7
15 mi
·
22 min
·
SR 7
18
Turn left onto US 50
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
US Highway 50
19
Enter roundabout onto US 50
137 ft
·
2 sec
·
US 50
20
Continue on US 50
8.6 mi
·
12 min
·
US 50
21
Turn left onto East County Road 540 North
56 ft
·
2 sec
·
East County Road 540 North
22
Arrive at destination
East County Road 540 North
Trip Plan
For this roughly 3-hour drive, starting in the morning allows you to reach your destination with plenty of daylight. With only one stop suggested, you have flexibility in pacing your journey; consider a brief break around the halfway point. The fuel cost is estimated at $21, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before departing Mulberry, IN. Keep an eye on your odometer as you approach the 89.1-mile mark on I-65, as this is your longest uninterrupted segment and a good indicator of how far you've progressed before potentially needing to adjust for upcoming road changes.
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 66.1 miles from Mulberry, IN, or about 1h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 89.1 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 29 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.1 miles or 1h 30m 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 23m
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 Mulberry, 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 Mulberry, IN
This is one driving day of about 132.2 miles and 2h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Mulberry, 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 I 65 for about 89.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 66.1 mi from Mulberry, IN · 1h 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
66 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 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 66.1 miles from Mulberry, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 89.1 miles.
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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Nebraska, IN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.67 one way
$41.34 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
46 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $22.69 | $45.39 |
| premium | $4.89 | $25.44 | $50.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.19 | $58.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.7 | 0 | $13.88 | $6.35 |
| Efficient EV | 33.1 | 0 | $11.57 | $5.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 52.9 | 0 | $18.51 | $8.46 |
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (67% 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
Late night in Nebraska on Thursday
Local time
12:40 AM
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
21 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 58m 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 Mulberry, IN to Nebraska, IN covers 132.2 miles and takes about 2h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 65, SR 7, US 50. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 66.1 miles from Mulberry, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.67 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 132.2 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 36.9 miles (I 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Mulberry, IN and Nebraska, IN, road signs point toward Nashville and Bloomington.
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