Origin
Nebraska, IN
Night in Nebraska on Thursday
Local time
11:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nebraska, IN to Vernon, IN
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
19m
Distance
12.1 mi
19 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nebraska, IN
Sam McCool
Vernon, IN
Trevin Rudy
Trip Overview
The drive from Nebraska, IN to Vernon, IN covers 12.1 miles and takes about 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 50, Buckeye Street, South State Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.6 miles on US 50. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.89 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 12.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 19m highway drive covering 12.1 miles, with most of the trip on US 50 and Buckeye Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 8.6 miles on US 50.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 50 is the longest continuous segment at about 8.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 50 and Buckeye Street. 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 19m drive. You will face about 5 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 5 key pointsThese 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
3
10.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
SR 3; SR 7 / South State Street
Turn left onto SR 3; SR 7 / South State Street
Navigation decision point
5
12.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Pike Street
Turn left onto Pike Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 50 | 8.6 mi | 12m |
| 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 |
| Poplar Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Jackson Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| One Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 50
— 8.6 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nebraska, IN and Vernon, 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
517 ft
·
14 sec
·
Jackson Street
12
Turn left onto Pike Street
53 ft
·
2 sec
·
Pike Street
13
Arrive at destination
Pike Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.89 one way
$3.78 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.08 | $4.15 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.33 | $4.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.67 | $5.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Vernon, IN
Night in Vernon on Thursday
Local time
11:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
19 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
19m 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 Vernon, IN covers 12.1 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 50, Buckeye Street, South State Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 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 $1.89 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 19m drive. You will face about 5 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 Vernon, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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