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Trip from Fairview Park, 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

3h 27m

Distance

165 mi

266 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

Fair

3 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 15m ★
6 AM
3h 27m
8 AM
3h 52m
10 AM
3h 36m
12 PM
3h 33m
3 PM
3h 37m
5 PM
3h 51m
8 PM
3h 20m

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

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Downtown Fairview Park, IN, IN

Fairview Park, IN

Arlind D

Downtown Nebraska, IN, IN

Nebraska, IN

Sam McCool

Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip across Indiana, traveling from Fairview Park to Nebraska covers 165.1 miles in approximately 2 hours and 53 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking overnight accommodations. You can expect to spend roughly $25 on fuel, keeping this an affordable option for a weekend outing. Navigating through the Midwest, you will utilize a mix of local roads, including the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, South Ameriplex Parkway, and routes near the Indianapolis International Airport. Because this is a straightforward drive within the same state, it offers a manageable pace for drivers who prefer avoiding long-haul travel. Use this route if you need a reliable, efficient way to connect between these two Indiana points without the complexity of a multi-day itinerary.

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

82.5 miles from Fairview Park, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 39m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway 61.2 mi 1h 6m
I 65 37.2 mi 40m
SR 7 14.9 mi 22m
SR 63 13.6 mi 17m
US 50 8.7 mi 12m
I 74 8 mi 9m
US 41 4.4 mi 9m
US Highway 50 3.9 mi 5m
Longest stretch: Dwight D Eisenhower Highway — 61.2 mi, about 1h 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on SR 63

14 mi · 17 min · SR 63
2

Continue on US 41

4.4 mi · 9 min · US 41
3

Turn left

0.3 mi · 25 sec
Use the left lane.
4

Merge onto I 70; US 40

61 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
5

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward Indianapolis International Airport, Ronald Reagan Parkway, Ameriplex Parkway
6

Keep slight right at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward South Ameriplex Parkway Use the slight right lane.
7

Turn straight onto Ameriplex Parkway

1.7 mi · 3 min · Ameriplex Parkway
8

At end of road, turn left onto SR 67

2.6 mi · 4 min · Kentucky Avenue
9

Take the ramp onto SR 67

0.3 mi · 40 sec · SR 67
Toward I 74 East, I 465 East, SR 67 North Use the right lane.
10

Merge onto I 74; I 465

8.0 mi · 9 min · I 74; I 465
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 45 sec
Exit 53B Toward I 65 South: Louisville Use the slight right lane.
12

Merge onto I 65

37 mi · 40 min · I 65
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 19 sec
Exit 68 Toward SR 46: Columbus, Nashville, Bloomington
14

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 16 sec
15

Merge onto SR 46

2.7 mi · 5 min · Jonathan Moore Pike
16

Continue on SR 46

3.9 mi · 5 min · State Street
17

Continue on SR 7

15 mi · 22 min · SR 7
18

Turn left onto US 50

3.9 mi · 5 min · US Highway 50
19

Enter roundabout onto US 50

137 ft · 2 sec · US 50
20

Continue on US 50

8.6 mi · 12 min · US 50
21

Turn left onto East County Road 540 North

56 ft · 2 sec · East County Road 540 North
22

Arrive at destination

East County Road 540 North

Trip Plan

Since this is a sub-three-hour trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though leaving early in the morning can help you avoid local traffic buildup near the airport corridor. You should plan for at least one stop to stretch your legs and break up the turn-heavy nature of the drive. Keep your $25 fuel budget in mind as you map out your refueling needs, ensuring you have enough to cover the full 165.1-mile distance. A practical tip for this specific route is to stay alert for frequent turns, as the lack of highway miles means you will be navigating intersections more often than you would on a standard interstate trek. Prioritize clear navigation aids to handle the constant transitions between local roads efficiently.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 82.5 miles from Fairview Park, IN, or about 1h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.2 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 36 miles or 47m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 82.5 miles or 1h 39m 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 43m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Fairview Park, 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 Fairview Park, IN

This is one driving day of about 165 miles and 3h 27m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Fairview Park, 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 Dwight D Eisenhower Highway for about 61.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Indianapolis, IN

83 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

Middlebury, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Miller, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 82.5 miles from Fairview Park, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Dwight D Eisenhower Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.2 miles.

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

Arby's

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

North Vernon, Indiana

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 153.3

Hours: 9:30 am–10:30 pm

+18123465555

Visit website

Wendy's

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

North Vernon, Indiana

1.4 mi

Family Table Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Brazil, Indiana

1.5 mi

Arby's

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 153.3

North Vernon, Indiana

Hours: 9:30 am–10:30 pm

+18123465555

Visit website

Wendy's

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour Inexpensiv mile 153.3

North Vernon, Indiana

Hours: 5:30 am–12 pm

+18123468183

Visit website

Family Table Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 35.4

Brazil, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+18124430323

Visit website

Las chalupas Mexican Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 153.3

North Vernon, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18123527900

Visit website

Sonic Drive-In

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour Inexpensiv mile 23.6

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+18128772200

Visit website

Real Hacienda#3

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 23.6

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18128772690

Visit website

Mela Indian Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 94.3

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+13178692400

Visit website

Rocky's Cucina Toscana Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Clinton, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+17652054031

Bear’s Coffee and Roasting Co.

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 11.8

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+18129172268

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 23.6

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 23.6

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Ionna Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 11.8

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18334662474

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 18 and 130.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
18 mi into trip | ~27m in

Turn left

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
79.6 mi into trip | ~1h 34m in

Keep slight right at fork toward South Ameriplex Parkway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward South Ameriplex Parkway
6
84.7 mi into trip | ~1h 43m in | SR 67

Take the ramp onto SR 67 toward I 74 East, I 465 East, SR 67 North

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward I 74 East, I 465 East, SR 67 North
7
93 mi into trip | ~1h 53m in

Take the exit toward I 65 South: Louisville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 53B Toward I 65 South: Louisville
6
130.6 mi into trip | ~2h 34m in

Take the exit toward SR 46: Columbus, Nashville, Bloomington

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

Exit 68 Toward SR 46: Columbus, Nashville, Bloomington

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.80 one way

$51.59 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 58 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $28.32 $56.65
premium $4.89 $31.75 $63.51
diesel $5.61 $36.43 $72.86

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 57.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 49.5 0 $17.33 $7.92
Efficient EV 41.3 0 $14.44 $6.60
EV Truck/SUV 66 0 $23.10 $10.56

Gas CO2

58 kg

EV CO2

19 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

Fairview Park, IN

Late night in Fairview Park on Sunday

Local time

12:24 AM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Nebraska, IN

Late night in Nebraska on Sunday

Local time

12:24 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°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

Same local time

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

Temperature spread

3 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

3h 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?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous highway cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will be navigating through various local connections, which requires your full attention compared to the mindless nature of an interstate. The journey is defined by constant shifts in direction rather than long, uninterrupted stretches of road. Because the route relies on surface streets and local corridors, the personality of the drive changes frequently as you transition from the area near Indianapolis International Airport onto smaller paths. Be prepared for a more engaged, hands-on driving experience that keeps you active behind the wheel from the moment you depart Fairview Park until you reach Nebraska.

56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 61.2 mi on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 18 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 165 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 18 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 79.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 84.7 miles (SR 67): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Fairview Park, IN and Nebraska, IN, road signs point toward Indianapolis International Airport, Nashville and Bloomington.

Indianapolis International Airport

79.4 mi in | ~1h 34m

Nashville

130.6 mi in | ~2h 34m

Bloomington

130.6 mi in | ~2h 34m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 27m. Total distance: 165 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 61.2 miles on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Nebraska, IN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 18 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 79.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 84.7 miles (SR 67): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Nebraska, IN, but most travelers stay overnight.

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

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