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Trip from Nebraska, IN to Middlebury, IN

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 44m

Distance

107.7 mi

173 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Fair

4 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 34m ★
6 AM
2h 44m
8 AM
3h 6m
10 AM
2h 52m
12 PM
2h 50m
3 PM
2h 53m
5 PM
3h 5m
8 PM
2h 38m

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

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Downtown Nebraska, IN, IN

Nebraska, IN

Sam McCool

Downtown Middlebury, IN, IN

Middlebury, IN

Jay Brand

Trip Overview

The drive from Nebraska, IN to Middlebury, IN covers 107.7 miles and takes about 2h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on SR 46, Van Buren Street, SR 7 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.7 miles on SR 46. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.84 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

53.9 miles from Nebraska, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 44m. Total distance: 107.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (42%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

The drive from Nebraska, IN to Middlebury, IN covers 107.7 miles and takes about 2h 44m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 46 is the longest continuous segment at about 17.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 2h 44m drive. You will face about 14 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 (US 50): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 12.6 miles (SR 7): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 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 | US 50

Enter roundabout onto US 50

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4
12.6 mi into trip | ~18m in | SR 7

Turn right onto SR 7

Navigation decision point

5
106.1 mi into trip | ~2h 41m in | SR 59; SR 246 / Main Street

Turn left onto SR 59; SR 246 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

5
106.4 mi into trip | ~2h 41m in | SR 59; SR 246 / West 8th Street

Turn right onto SR 59; SR 246 / West 8th Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
SR 46 17.7 mi 28m
Van Buren Street 16.6 mi 19m
SR 7 14.9 mi 22m
State Road 246 14.6 mi 26m
US 50 12.6 mi 18m
Jonathan Moore Pike 8.4 mi 12m
State Road 46 7.8 mi 11m
West State Road 46 5.6 mi 8m
Longest stretch: SR 46 — 17.7 mi, about 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Nebraska, IN and Middlebury, 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

8.4 mi · 12 min · Jonathan Moore Pike
9

Continue on SR 46

9.2 mi · 13 min · SR 46
10

Turn left onto SR 46

17 mi · 19 min · Van Buren Street
11

Turn right onto SR 46

8.5 mi · 14 min · SR 46
12

Turn slight right onto SR 46

1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
13

Merge onto SR 46

0.1 mi · 14 sec · West Temperance Street
14

Continue on SR 46

7.8 mi · 11 min · State Road 46
15

Continue on SR 46

1.2 mi · 3 min · East Morgan Street
16

Turn right onto SR 46

5.6 mi · 8 min · West State Road 46
17

Turn left onto SR 246

15 mi · 26 min · State Road 246
18

Continue on SR 246

0.2 mi · 29 sec · East 4th Street
19

Turn left onto SR 59; SR 246

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Main Street
20

Turn right onto SR 59; SR 246

0.1 mi · 18 sec · West 8th Street
21

At end of road, turn left onto SR 59; SR 246

0.4 mi · 44 sec · SR 59; SR 246
22

At end of road, turn right onto SR 59; SR 246

0.6 mi · 1 min · West 14th Street
23

Turn left onto West Martz Market Street

0.1 mi · 24 sec · West Martz Market Street
24

Arrive at destination

West Martz Market Street

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 53.9 miles from Nebraska, IN, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.7 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 24 miles or 35m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 53.9 miles or 1h 18m 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 9m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Middlebury, 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 107.7 miles and 2h 44m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 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 SR 46 for about 17.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 53.9 mi from Nebraska, IN · 1h 18m into the drive

county seat of Monroe County, Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bloomington, IN

54 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

Columbus, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bloomington, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 53.9 miles from Nebraska, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Middlebury, IN

The final approach into Middlebury, 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 Middlebury, IN.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

El Ranchero

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Spencer, Indiana

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 84.6

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18128292106

Visit website

Chambers Restaurant (Chambers Smorgasbord)

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Spencer, Indiana

0.6 mi

Guatemex Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Columbus, Indiana

0.1 mi

El Ranchero

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 84.6

Spencer, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18128292106

Visit website

Chambers Restaurant (Chambers Smorgasbord)

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 84.6

Spencer, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–2:30 pm

+18128293022

Visit website

Guatemex Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 30.8

Columbus, Indiana

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+18123900502

Visit website

Angottis Italian Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 30.8

Columbus, Indiana

Hours: 4–9 pm

+18123750686

Visit website

Riviera Maya

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 30.8

Columbus, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18123726576

Visit website

Le Fernández Café

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 30.8

Columbus, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+18129005551

Visit website

E Sushi Japanese Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 30.8

Columbus, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18123766888

Visit website

Sophea Asian Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 30.8

Columbus, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18129006888

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 69.2

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EVBOLT Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 69.2

Bloomington, Indiana

+18665212658

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 69.2

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 69.2

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.84 one way

$33.68 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 38 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $18.49 $36.97
premium $4.89 $20.73 $41.45
diesel $5.61 $23.78 $47.56

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 37.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 32.3 0 $11.31 $5.17
Efficient EV 26.9 0 $9.42 $4.31
EV Truck/SUV 43.1 0 $15.08 $6.89

Gas CO2

38 kg

EV CO2

13 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

Night in Nebraska on Friday

Local time

9:12 PM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Mostly Clear

SW 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

Middlebury, IN

Night in Middlebury on Friday

Local time

9:12 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

74°F

Bloomington, IN

54 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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

1 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 44m 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 Middlebury, IN covers 107.7 miles and takes about 2h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are SR 46, Van Buren Street, SR 7. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 53.9 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 $16.84 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 is a straightforward 2h 44m drive. You will face about 14 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 (US 50): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 12.6 miles (SR 7): Navigation decision point.

The route from Nebraska, IN to Middlebury, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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