Origin
Clarksville, IN
Late night in Clarksville on Sunday
Local time
12:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clarksville, IN to Nebraska, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
70.6 mi
114 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clarksville, IN
Kelly
Nebraska, IN
Sam McCool
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion through the Indiana Midwest, the 70.6-mile trek from Clarksville to Nebraska is a straightforward journey. You can expect a drive time of approximately 1 hour and 27 minutes, making this an ideal candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget estimated at $11, the route is both efficient and budget-friendly. You will primarily utilize I-65, East Tipton Street, and US-50 to navigate between these two points. Since the entire trip takes place within the state of Indiana, you will find the transition between locations seamless and easy to manage in one sitting. It is a practical, no-fuss drive that gets you to your destination without the need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 46.8 mi | 50m |
| East Tipton Street | 9 mi | 12m |
| US 50 | 8.6 mi | 12m |
| Buckeye Street | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| West Walnut Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Eastern Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| US 31 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East County Road 540 North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 46.8 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksville, IN and Nebraska, IN.
1
Start on East Brooks Avenue
32 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Brooks Avenue
2
Turn right onto Eastern Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Eastern Boulevard
3
Turn left onto US 31
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
US 31
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
5
Merge onto I 65
47 mi
·
50 min
·
I 65
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 50A
Toward US 50 East: North Vernon
7
Turn right onto US 50
9.0 mi
·
12 min
·
East Tipton Street
8
Enter roundabout
25 ft
·
0 sec
9
Continue
206 ft
·
4 sec
10
Turn straight onto Buckeye Street
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Buckeye Street
11
Continue on West Walnut Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Walnut Street
12
Turn right onto Buckeye Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Buckeye Street
13
Enter roundabout onto US 50
40 ft
·
0 sec
·
US 50
14
Continue on US 50
8.6 mi
·
12 min
·
US 50
15
Turn left onto East County Road 540 North
56 ft
·
2 sec
·
East County Road 540 North
16
Arrive at destination
East County Road 540 North
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.3 miles from Clarksville, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 62 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Eastern Boulevard
Turn right onto Eastern Boulevard
Navigation decision point
7
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 31
Turn left onto US 31
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
47.4 mi into trip
|
~52m 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
4
56.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
62 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
|
US 50
Enter roundabout onto US 50
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.04 one way
$22.08 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.12 | $24.24 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.59 | $27.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.59 | $31.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.41 | $3.39 |
| Efficient EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.18 | $2.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.2 | 0 | $9.88 | $4.52 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Nebraska, IN
Late night in Nebraska on Sunday
Local time
12:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 27m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 79% of your time spent on high-speed thoroughfares. You will spend the vast majority of your travel time settling into the rhythm of I-65, which accounts for your longest uninterrupted stretch of 46.8 miles. The character of the road shifts once you transition off the interstate and onto East Tipton Street and US-50. While the interstate portion offers a consistent, fast-paced driving experience, the final segments provide a change in pace as you navigate local roads toward Nebraska. Expect a clear, functional drive that favors efficiency over technical turns or complex navigation.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 46.8 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and East Tipton Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Eastern Boulevard.
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 1h 27m drive. You will face about 9 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 (Eastern Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 31): Lane positioning matters here; at 47.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
855 ft
455 ft
Total Climb
510 ft
Total Descent
110 ft
Highest Point
855 ft
~70.6 mi in
Elevation Range
400 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 70.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 46.8 miles on I 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Eastern Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 31): Lane positioning matters here; at 47.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Nebraska, IN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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