Origin
Hidden Valley, IN
Morning in Hidden Valley on Tuesday
Local time
6:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hidden Valley, IN to Nebraska, IN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
42.5 mi
68 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hidden Valley, IN
Sam McCool
Nebraska, IN
Sam McCool
Trip Overview
Hidden Valley, IN to Nebraska, IN is 42.5 miles and takes about 1h 10m via US 50, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip entirely within the Midwest region, connecting two points in Indiana. The drive offers a mixed experience, featuring both highway and local road segments, making it a practical option for a short hop. Given its brevity, it’s a route you can easily complete with plenty of time left in your day for other activities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 50 | 17.7 mi | 23m |
| West Perry Street | 11.3 mi | 16m |
| Green Boulevard | 5.2 mi | 8m |
| West Eads Parkway | 2 mi | 3m |
| Nowlin Avenue | 1.8 mi | 5m |
| SR 1 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Ridge Avenue | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Georgetown Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 50
— 17.7 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hidden Valley, IN and Nebraska, IN.
1
Start on this road
94 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
102 ft
·
5 sec
3
Continue on Heidi Haven Drive
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
Heidi Haven Drive
4
Continue on Ventura Drive
423 ft
·
23 sec
·
Ventura Drive
5
Turn left onto Alpine Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Alpine Drive
6
Turn right onto Fairway Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairway Drive
7
Turn right onto Mitchell Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Mitchell Road
8
Turn left onto Georgetown Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Georgetown Road
9
Turn left onto SR 1
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 1
10
Turn right onto Nowlin Avenue
1.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Nowlin Avenue
11
Turn left onto Probasco Street
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Probasco Street
12
Turn right onto Ridge Avenue
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Ridge Avenue
13
Continue on Main Street
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Turn straight onto US 50
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West Eads Parkway
15
Continue on US 50
5.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Green Boulevard
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on US 50
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 50
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on US 50
17 mi
·
22 min
·
US 50
18
Continue on US 50; US 421
11 mi
·
16 min
·
West Perry Street
19
Turn right onto East County Road 540 North
56 ft
·
2 sec
·
East County Road 540 North
20
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
21 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 42.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.3 miles from Hidden Valley, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 5.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Alpine Drive
Turn left onto Alpine Drive
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Fairway Drive
Turn right onto Fairway Drive
Navigation decision point
4
1.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Georgetown Road
Turn left onto Georgetown Road
Navigation decision point
4
5.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Ridge Avenue
Turn right onto Ridge Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.64 one way
$13.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.30 | $14.59 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.18 | $16.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.38 | $18.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.46 | $2.04 |
| Efficient EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.72 | $1.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17 | 0 | $5.95 | $2.72 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
Nebraska, IN
Morning in Nebraska on Tuesday
Local time
6:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Aurora, IN
21 mi in
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
4 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
1h 10m 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 drive presents a mixed landscape, with 49% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on US 50, West Perry Street, and Green Boulevard, offering a varied driving experience. The longest uninterrupted stretch you’ll navigate is 17.7 miles on US 50, allowing for a sustained period of travel without frequent turns. Expect the character of the road to shift as you transition between these different types of thoroughfares.
49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.7 mi on US 50.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 42.5 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Alpine Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Fairway Drive): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 42.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.7 miles on US 50. 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: Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Alpine Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Fairway Drive): Navigation decision point.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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