Origin
Nebraska, IN
Afternoon in Nebraska on Sunday
Local time
4:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nebraska, IN to Brownsburg, IN
Drive Time
2h 2m
Distance
94.8 mi
153 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 54m
★
6 AM
2h 3m
8 AM
2h 21m
10 AM
2h 9m
12 PM
2h 7m
3 PM
2h 10m
5 PM
2h 20m
8 PM
1h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nebraska, IN
Sam McCool
Brownsburg, IN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Nebraska, IN to Brownsburg, IN covers 94.8 miles and takes about 2h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 65, SR 7, US 50 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 37.2 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.40 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
47.4 miles from Nebraska, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 2h 2m highway drive covering 94.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 65 and SR 7. The longest continuous stretch is about 37.2 miles on I 65.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 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 37.2 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
879 ft
608 ft
Total Climb
398 ft
Total Descent
374 ft
Highest Point
879 ft
~94.8 mi in
Elevation Range
271 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and SR 7. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.6 miles in near US 50.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 94.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.6 miles (US 50): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 71.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 71.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
8.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 50
Enter roundabout onto US 50
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
8
71.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 32m in
Take the exit toward I 465 West, I 74West, I 465 East, I 74 East: Peoria, Cincinnati
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 106
Toward I 465 West, I 74West, I 465 East, I 74 E...
8
71.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 32m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria
6
76.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 38m in
|
I 74; I 465
Keep slight left at fork onto I 74; I 465
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
7
87.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 50m in
Take the exit toward US 136 West: Crawfordsville Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 16A
Toward US 136 West: Crawfordsville Road
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Nebraska, IN to Brownsburg, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Cincinnati along the way.
Cincinnati
71.7 mi in
|
~1h 32m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 37.2 mi | 40m |
| SR 7 | 14.9 mi | 22m |
| US 50 | 12.6 mi | 18m |
| I 74 | 10.5 mi | 12m |
| Crawfordsville Road | 5.2 mi | 8m |
| I 69 | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| State Street | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| East Main Street | 2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 37.2 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nebraska, IN and Brownsburg, 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 onto US 50
157 ft
·
2 sec
·
US 50
4
Continue on US 50
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
US 50
5
Turn right onto SR 7
15 mi
·
22 min
·
SR 7
6
Continue on SR 46
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
State Street
7
Continue on SR 46
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
3rd Street
8
Continue on Jonathan Moore Pike
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Jonathan Moore Pike
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 65 North: Indianapolis
10
Merge onto I 65
37 mi
·
40 min
·
I 65
Use the none lane.
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Exit 106
Toward I 465 West, I 74West, I 465 East, I 74 East: Peoria, Cincinnati
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria
Use the slight left lane.
13
Merge onto I 69; I 74; I 465
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
I 69; I 74; I 465
Use the none lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 74; I 465
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 74; I 465
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 16A
Toward US 136 West: Crawfordsville Road
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn left onto US 136
5.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Crawfordsville Road
Use the none lane.
17
Continue on US 136
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
Use the none lane.
18
Arrive at destination
US 136
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 47.4 miles from Nebraska, IN, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.2 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 80 miles or 1h 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.4 miles or 1h 5m 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 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brownsburg, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
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 94.8 miles and 2h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Nebraska, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 65 for about 37.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 47.4 mi from Nebraska, IN · 1h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
47 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 47.4 miles from Nebraska, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Brownsburg, IN
The final approach into Brownsburg, 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 Brownsburg, 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
$14.40 one way
$28.80 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $15.87 | $31.75 |
| premium | $4.80 | $17.90 | $35.79 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $21.06 | $42.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.4 | 0 | $9.95 | $4.55 |
| Efficient EV | 23.7 | 0 | $8.30 | $3.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.9 | 0 | $13.27 | $6.07 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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
Brownsburg, IN
Afternoon in Brownsburg on Sunday
Local time
4:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
3 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
2h 2m 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 Brownsburg, IN covers 94.8 miles and takes about 2h 2m 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 47.4 miles from Nebraska, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.40 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 demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 94.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.6 miles (US 50): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 71.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 71.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Nebraska, IN to Brownsburg, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Cincinnati along the way.
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