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Trip from Nebraska, IN to Smyrna, IN

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

53m

Distance

33.1 mi

53 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 49m ★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m

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 Smyrna, IN covers 33.1 miles and takes about 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on SR 3, US 50, West Deputy Pike Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.9 miles on SR 3. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.17 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 33.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

53m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (80%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 53m highway drive covering 33.1 miles, with most of the trip on SR 3 and US 50. The longest continuous stretch is about 17.9 miles on SR 3.

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.
SR 3 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 SR 3 and US 50. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 50.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 53m drive. You will face about 6 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 6 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
12.4 mi into trip | ~20m in | SR 3; SR 7

Keep slight left at fork onto SR 3; SR 7

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
30.1 mi into trip | ~46m in | West Deputy Pike Road

Turn sharp right onto West Deputy Pike Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
SR 3 17.9 mi 26m
US 50 8.6 mi 12m
West Deputy Pike Road 3 mi 7m
Buckeye Street 1.4 mi 2m
South State Street 0.9 mi 1m
State Roads 3 & 7 0.5 mi 1m
East Walnut Street 0.2 mi <1m
Jackson Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: SR 3 — 17.9 mi, about 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

0.2 mi · 31 sec · East Walnut Street
7

Turn left onto SR 3; SR 7

0.9 mi · 1 min · South State Street
8

Continue on SR 3; SR 7

0.5 mi · 1 min · State Roads 3 & 7
9

Continue on SR 3; SR 7

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Poplar Street
10

Turn slight left onto SR 3; SR 7

286 ft · 4 sec · One Street
11

Continue on SR 3; SR 7

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Jackson Street
12

Turn straight onto SR 3; SR 7

0.3 mi · 27 sec · SR 3; SR 7
13

Keep slight left at fork onto SR 3; SR 7

18 mi · 26 min · SR 3; SR 7
14

Turn sharp right onto West Deputy Pike Road

3.0 mi · 7 min · West Deputy Pike Road
15

Arrive at destination

West Deputy Pike Road

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 16.5 mi from Nebraska, IN · 26m into the drive

city in Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

North Vernon, IN

17 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

Lancaster, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Dupont, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 16.5 miles from Nebraska, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Smyrna, IN

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

$5.17 one way

$10.35 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $5.68 $11.36
premium $4.89 $6.37 $12.74
diesel $5.61 $7.31 $14.62

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.9 0 $3.48 $1.59
Efficient EV 8.3 0 $2.90 $1.32
EV Truck/SUV 13.2 0 $4.63 $2.12

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Nebraska, IN

Afternoon in Nebraska on Friday

Local time

3:12 PM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Mostly Clear

SW 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued April 16 at 9:51PM CDT until April 17 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 16 at 9:34PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Destination

Smyrna, IN

Afternoon in Smyrna on Friday

Local time

3:12 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°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

2 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

53m 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 Smyrna, IN covers 33.1 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are SR 3, US 50, West Deputy Pike Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 16.5 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 $5.17 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 straightforward 53m drive. You will face about 6 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 Smyrna, 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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