The drive from Nebraska, IN to Darmstadt, IN covers 177.2 miles and takes about 3h 27m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 64, I 65, US 50 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 96.5 miles on I 64.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.70 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
88.6 miles from Nebraska, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 48m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 27m. Total distance: 177.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 3h 27m highway drive covering 177.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 64 and I 65. The longest continuous stretch is about 96.5 miles on I 64.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 96.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 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 Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 27m drive. You will face about 12 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 12 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
6
66.8 mi into trip|~1h 22m in
Take the exit toward I 265 West, SR 62 West: New Albany
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 6B
Toward I 265 West, SR 62 West: New Albany
5
170.5 mi into trip|~3h 16m in
Take the exit toward US 41 South: Evansville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 25A
Toward US 41 South: Evansville
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 64
96.5 mi
1h 44m
I 65
43.4 mi
46m
US 50
17.9 mi
25m
I 265
6.4 mi
7m
US 41
5.1 mi
6m
Buckeye Street
3.9 mi
7m
East Boonville New Harmony Road
1.3 mi
3m
East Walnut Street
1.3 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 96.5 mi, about 1h 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nebraska, IN and Darmstadt, 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
43 mi·46 min·I 65
12
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 6BToward I 265 West, SR 62 West: New Albany
13
Merge onto I 265; SR 62
5.9 mi·6 min·I 265; SR 62
14
Continue on I 265; SR 62
0.5 mi·54 sec·I 265; SR 62
Toward I 64 West, SR 62 West: Saint Louis
15
Merge onto I 64; US 150; SR 62
1.7 mi·2 min·I 64; US 150; SR 62
16
Continue on I 64; SR 62
95 mi·1 hr 42 min·I 64; SR 62
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi·44 sec
Exit 25AToward US 41 South: Evansville
18
Merge onto US 41
5.1 mi·6 min·US 41
19
Turn right onto East Boonville New Harmony Road
1.3 mi·3 min·East Boonville New Harmony Road
20
Arrive at destination
West Boonville New Harmony Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 88.6 miles from Nebraska, IN, or about 1h 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 96.5 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 39 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 88.6 miles or 1h 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 2h 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Darmstadt, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Nebraska, 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 Nebraska, IN
This is one driving day of about 177.2 miles and 3h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Nebraska, 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 64 for about 96.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 88.6 mi from Nebraska, IN
· 1h 48m into the drive
The midpoint is around 88.6 miles from Nebraska, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before I 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 96.5 miles.
Arriving in Darmstadt, IN
The final approach into Darmstadt, 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 Darmstadt, IN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
National Memorial
Abraham Lincoln grew from youth to manhood on this southern Indiana soil. Many character and moral traits of one of the world's most respected leaders was formed and nurtured here. Explore Lincoln's b...
6 mi from route
~14 min detour
Free
near mile 140.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.70 one way
$55.41 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg62 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$30.42
$60.83
premium
$4.89
$34.10
$68.20
diesel
$5.61
$39.12
$78.25
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 62 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
53.2
0
$18.61
$8.51
Efficient EV
44.3
0
$15.50
$7.09
EV Truck/SUV
70.9
0
$24.81
$11.34
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 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
Nebraska, IN
Evening
in Nebraska on Friday
Local time
8:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Mostly Clear
SW 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Darmstadt, IN
Evening
in Darmstadt on Friday
Local time
7:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
69°F
Greenville, IN
89 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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
23 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
3h 27m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Nebraska, IN to Darmstadt, IN covers 177.2 miles and takes about 3h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, I 65, 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 88.6 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 $27.70 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 27m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
The route from Nebraska, IN to Darmstadt, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
