Origin
Marion, IN
Morning in Marion on Sunday
Local time
10:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Marion, 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 20m
Distance
53.5 mi
86 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Marion, IN
Bastian Riccardi
Nebraska, IN
Sam McCool
Trip Overview
Marion, IN to Nebraska, IN is 53.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 20 minutes via I 74 and South Michigan Avenue, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward journey entirely within Indiana, making it ideal for a single-day trip. You'll experience a mixed drive profile, transitioning from interstate speeds to local roads. Given its brevity and location within the Midwest, this route is best suited for quick travel between nearby points or as a connecting leg to a larger itinerary.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 74 | 18.7 mi | 20m |
| South Michigan Avenue | 13.1 mi | 19m |
| North Old Michigan Road | 8.6 mi | 16m |
| US 50 | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| Morristown Road | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| US 421 | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| West Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Ireland Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 74
— 18.7 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marion, IN and Nebraska, IN.
1
Start on North 150 E
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
North 150 E
2
Turn right onto East 425 N
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
East 425 N
3
Turn left onto Morristown Road
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Morristown Road
4
Continue on Morristown Road
146 ft
·
11 sec
·
Morristown Road
5
Turn left onto SR 9
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
North Riley Highway
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward SR 9 South
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto I 74; US 421
19 mi
·
20 min
·
I 74; US 421
8
Take the exit onto US 421
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
US 421
Exit 132
Toward US 421: Greensburg
9
Turn right onto US 421
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
US 421
10
Continue on US 421
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 421
11
Turn right onto US 421
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
North Ireland Street
12
Turn left onto US 421; SR 46
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
West Main Street
13
Turn slight right onto US 421
13 mi
·
19 min
·
South Michigan Avenue
14
Turn right onto West County Road 850 North
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
West County Road 850 North
15
Turn left onto North Old Michigan Road
8.6 mi
·
16 min
·
North Old Michigan Road
16
Turn right onto US 50
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
US 50
17
Turn right onto East County Road 540 North
56 ft
·
2 sec
·
East County Road 540 North
18
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
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.8 miles from Marion, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 38.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East 425 N
Turn right onto East 425 N
Navigation decision point
5
3.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
SR 9 / North Riley Highway
Turn left onto SR 9 / North Riley Highway
Navigation decision point
7
3.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp toward SR 9 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward SR 9 South
5
22.4 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
US 421
Take the exit onto US 421 toward US 421: Greensburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 132
Toward US 421: Greensburg
4
38.7 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
West County Road 850 North
Turn right onto West County Road 850 North
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.36 one way
$16.73 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.18 | $18.37 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.30 | $20.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.81 | $23.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.62 | $2.57 |
| Efficient EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.68 | $2.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.49 | $3.42 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Morning in Nebraska on Sunday
Local time
10:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
66°F
Greensburg, IN
27 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
20 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 20m 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 offers a blend of highway efficiency and local road navigation. With 51% of the route on highways, you'll find yourself on I 74 for the longest continuous stretch, covering 18.7 miles. Expect this part to be your primary experience of faster travel. As you transition to South Michigan Avenue and North Old Michigan Road, the character shifts to a more typical local road feel. This mixed profile means you'll adjust your driving pace and awareness as you move through different types of terrain and traffic.
51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.7 mi on I 74.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near East 425 N.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 20m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (East 425 N): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (SR 9 / North Riley Highway): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 53.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.7 miles on I 74. 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: at 0.2 miles (East 425 N): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (SR 9 / North Riley Highway): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
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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