Trip from Troy, IN to Nebraska, IN

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Drive Time

2h 56m

Distance

142.5 mi

229 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min

4 AM

2h 45m ★

6 AM

2h 56m

8 AM

3h 19m

10 AM

3h 4m

12 PM

3h 2m

3 PM

3h 5m

5 PM

3h 18m

8 PM

2h 50m

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

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Troy, IN

Ayşe İpek

Nebraska, IN

Sam McCool

Trip Overview

The drive from Troy, IN to Nebraska, IN covers 142.5 miles and takes about 2h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 65, I 64, SR 37 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 43.3 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.28 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

71.2 miles from Troy, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 2h 56m highway drive covering 142.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 65 and I 64. The longest continuous stretch is about 43.3 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 22 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 43.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and I 64. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 68.5 miles in near I 265; SR 62.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 142.5 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 68.5 miles (I 265; SR 62): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 74.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 75.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

68.5 mi into trip | ~1h 24m in | I 265; SR 62

Keep slight left at fork onto I 265; SR 62 toward I 265 East, SR 62 East

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 121 Toward I 265 East, SR 62 East

74.9 mi into trip | ~1h 32m in

Take the exit toward I 65 North, I 65 South: Indianapolis, Louisville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 7 Toward I 65 North, I 65 South: Indianapolis, Lo...

75.2 mi into trip | ~1h 32m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 65 North: Indianapolis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 65 North: Indianapolis

119.2 mi into trip | ~2h 20m in

Take the exit toward US 50 East: North Vernon

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 50A Toward US 50 East: North Vernon

133.8 mi into trip | ~2h 43m in | US 50

Enter roundabout onto US 50

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Troy, IN to Nebraska, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Louisville along the way.

Louisville

74.9 mi in | ~1h 32m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 65	43.3 mi	46m
I 64	42.6 mi	46m
SR 37	18.6 mi	25m
East Tipton Street	9 mi	12m
US 50	8.6 mi	12m
I 265	6.4 mi	7m
Buckeye Street	3.9 mi	6m
Payne Street	3.7 mi	5m

Longest stretch: I 65 — 43.3 mi, about 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Troy, IN and Nebraska, IN.

Start on Spring Street

0.2 mi · 58 sec · Spring Street

Turn left onto SR 66

2.7 mi · 4 min · State Road 66

Continue on SR 66

0.4 mi · 50 sec · Main Street

Turn left onto SR 66

3.7 mi · 5 min · Payne Street

Continue on SR 37

19 mi · 25 min · SR 37

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Merge onto I 64

43 mi · 46 min · I 64

Keep slight left at fork onto I 265; SR 62

6.4 mi · 7 min · I 265; SR 62

Exit 121 Toward I 265 East, SR 62 East

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Exit 7 Toward I 65 North, I 65 South: Indianapolis, Louisville

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward I 65 North: Indianapolis

Merge onto I 65

43 mi · 46 min · I 65

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Exit 50A Toward US 50 East: North Vernon

Turn right onto US 50

9.0 mi · 12 min · East Tipton Street

Enter roundabout

25 ft · 0 sec

Continue

206 ft · 4 sec

Turn straight onto Buckeye Street

2.5 mi · 4 min · Buckeye Street

Continue on West Walnut Street

1.3 mi · 2 min · West Walnut Street

Turn right onto Buckeye Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · Buckeye Street

Enter roundabout onto US 50

40 ft · 0 sec · US 50

Continue on US 50

8.6 mi · 12 min · US 50

Turn left onto East County Road 540 North

56 ft · 2 sec · East County Road 540 North

Arrive at destination

East County Road 540 North

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 71.2 miles from Troy, IN, or about 1h 27m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 43.3 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 38m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 71.2 miles or 1h 27m 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 18m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Nebraska, IN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Troy, 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 Troy, IN

This is one driving day of about 142.5 miles and 2h 56m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Troy, 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 65 for about 43.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 71.2 mi from Troy, IN · 1h 27m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Louisville, KY

71 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

Louisville, KY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Louisville, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 71.2 miles from Troy, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Nebraska, IN

The final approach into Nebraska, 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 Nebraska, 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

$22.28 one way

$44.56 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 50 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$24.46	$48.92
premium	$4.89	$27.42	$54.85
diesel	$5.61	$31.46	$62.92

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 49.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	42.8	$14.96	$6.84
Efficient EV	35.6	$12.47	$5.70
EV Truck/SUV	57	$19.95	$9.12

Gas CO2

50 kg

EV CO2

17 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 data refreshed 6 hours ago

Origin

Troy, IN

Late night in Troy on Wednesday

Local time

1:05 AM

CDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Nebraska, IN

Late night in Nebraska on Wednesday

Local time

2:05 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°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

1 hour later

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

15 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

2h 56m 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 Troy, IN to Nebraska, IN covers 142.5 miles and takes about 2h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 65, I 64, SR 37. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 71.2 miles from Troy, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.28 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.