Drive Time
1h 37m
Distance
73.7 mi
119 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
The drive from Nebraska, IN to Beech Grove, IN covers 73.7 miles and takes about 1h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on the route, State Street, 3rd Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.01 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
36.8 miles from Nebraska, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 37m drive with frequent turns across 73.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| the route | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 3rd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jonathan Moore Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 65 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southport Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Southport Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Emerson Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Nebraska, IN and Beech Grove, IN.
Start on East County Road 540 North
Turn right
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
Exit the roundabout
Turn right
Continue on State Street
Continue on 3rd Street
Continue on Jonathan Moore Pike
Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Indianapolis
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward Southport Road
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto East Southport Road
Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue
Turn left onto Albany Street
Turn left onto North 7th Avenue
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 73.7 miles or 1h 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.8 miles or 48m 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 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beech Grove, IN than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Nebraska, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Nebraska, IN
This is one driving day of about 73.7 miles and 1h 37m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.8 mi from Nebraska, IN · 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
A short stop after about 73.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 36.8 miles from Nebraska, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Beech Grove, 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 Beech Grove, IN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$10.01 one way
$20.02 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $11.17 | $22.34 |
| premium | $4.15 | $12.04 | $24.08 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $10.88 | $21.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.8 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.1 | 0 | $7.74 | $3.54 |
| Efficient EV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.45 | $2.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.5 | 0 | $10.32 | $4.72 |
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Nebraska on Saturday
Local time
12:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Beech Grove on Saturday
Local time
12:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
76°F
Cincinnati, OH
37 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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