Trip from Nebraska, IN to Austin, IN

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are US 50, I 65, Buckeye Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 19.3 miles from Nebraska, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.03 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

54m

Distance

38.6 mi

62 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min

4 AM

0h 50m ★

6 AM

0h 55m

8 AM

1h 3m

10 AM

0h 58m

12 PM

0h 57m

3 PM

0h 58m

5 PM

1h 3m

8 PM

0h 52m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Nebraska, IN to Austin, IN covers 38.6 miles and takes about 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 50, I 65, Buckeye Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.9 miles on US 50. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.03 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 38.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

54m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (84%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 54m highway drive covering 38.6 miles, with most of the trip on US 50 and I 65. The longest continuous stretch is about 17.9 miles on US 50.

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.

US 50 is the longest continuous segment at about 17.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 50 and I 65. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 50.

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 54m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 50): Navigation decision point; at 8.6 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 10.1 miles (East Walnut Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

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

4

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 50

Turn right onto US 50

Navigation decision point

5

8.6 mi into trip | ~12m in

Enter roundabout

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4

10.1 mi into trip | ~15m in | East Walnut Street

Turn left onto East Walnut Street

Navigation decision point

4

13.9 mi into trip | ~22m in | US 50

Enter roundabout onto US 50

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6

36.1 mi into trip | ~49m in

Take the exit toward US 31: Austin, Crothersville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 36 Toward US 31: Austin, Crothersville

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Nebraska, IN to Austin, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Crothersville along the way.

Crothersville

36.1 mi in | ~49m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 50	17.9 mi	25m
I 65	12.7 mi	13m
Buckeye Street	3.9 mi	7m
US 31	1.9 mi	2m
East Walnut Street	1.3 mi	2m
West Booe Road	0.3 mi	1m
East County Road 540 North	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: US 50 — 17.9 mi, about 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East County Road 540 North

56 ft · 4 sec · East County Road 540 North

2

Turn right onto US 50

8.6 mi · 12 min · US 50

3

Enter roundabout

264 ft · 4 sec

4

Continue

133 ft · 2 sec

5

Turn straight onto Buckeye Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · Buckeye Street

6

Turn left onto East Walnut Street

1.3 mi · 2 min · East Walnut Street

7

Continue on Buckeye Street

2.6 mi · 4 min · Buckeye Street

8

Enter roundabout onto US 50

247 ft · 8 sec · US 50

9

Continue on US 50

9.2 mi · 12 min · US 50

10

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 41 sec

Toward I 65 South: Louisville

11

Merge onto I 65

13 mi · 13 min · I 65

12

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 47 sec

Exit 36 Toward US 31: Austin, Crothersville

13

At end of road, turn left onto US 31

1.9 mi · 2 min · US 31

14

Turn left onto West Booe Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · West Booe Road

15

Arrive at destination

West Booe Road

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 19.3 mi from Nebraska, IN · 30m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Country Squire Lakes, IN

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

Crothersville, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 38.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Seymour, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19.3 miles from Nebraska, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Austin, IN

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Austin, 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

$6.03 one way

$12.07 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$6.63	$13.25
premium	$4.89	$7.43	$14.86
diesel	$5.61	$8.52	$17.04

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	11.6	$4.05	$1.85
Efficient EV	9.7	$3.38	$1.54
EV Truck/SUV	15.4	$5.40	$2.47

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% 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

Nebraska, IN

Late night in Nebraska on Friday

Local time

12:14 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Austin, IN

Late night in Austin on Friday

Local time

12:14 AM

EDT

Current temp

55°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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

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 Nebraska, IN to Austin, IN covers 38.6 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.