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Trip from Mulberry, 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

2h 58m

Distance

132.2 mi

213 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 48m ★
6 AM
2h 59m
8 AM
3h 22m
10 AM
3h 7m
12 PM
3h 5m
3 PM
3h 8m
5 PM
3h 20m
8 PM
2h 52m

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

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Mulberry, IN

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Nebraska, IN

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Trip Overview

This 132.2-mile drive from Mulberry, Indiana to Nebraska, Indiana is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 58 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-65, SR 7, and US 50, you'll spend about 90% of your time on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $21, making it an economical option. Given that both your origin and destination are within the Midwest region, you won't be crossing major geographical divides. This route is ideal for a straightforward transit, focusing on efficient travel through Indiana.

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

66.1 miles from Mulberry, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 65 89.1 mi 1h 42m
SR 7 14.9 mi 22m
US 50 8.7 mi 12m
West Mulberry Jefferson Road 4.2 mi 12m
US Highway 50 3.9 mi 5m
State Street 3.9 mi 5m
Jonathan Moore Pike 2.7 mi 5m
SR 28 2.5 mi 3m
Longest stretch: I 65 — 89.1 mi, about 1h 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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Start on this road

9 ft · 2 sec · this road
2

Turn right

36 ft · 4 sec
3

Turn right onto South Main Street

458 ft · 20 sec · South Main Street
4

Turn slight left onto Jefferson Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Jefferson Road
5

Continue on West Mulberry Jefferson Road

4.2 mi · 12 min · West Mulberry Jefferson Road
6

Turn right onto North County Road 580 West

1.2 mi · 4 min · North County Road 580 West
7

Turn right onto SR 28

2.5 mi · 3 min · SR 28
8

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward I 65 South: Indianapolis
9

Merge onto I 65

28 mi · 30 min · I 65
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 65

17 mi · 22 min · I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Continue on I 65

1.9 mi · 2 min · I 65
Exit 112A Toward I 70 East: Dayton
12

Keep slight left at fork onto I 65

42 mi · 47 min · I 65
Use the slight left lane.
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

For this roughly 3-hour drive, starting in the morning allows you to reach your destination with plenty of daylight. With only one stop suggested, you have flexibility in pacing your journey; consider a brief break around the halfway point. The fuel cost is estimated at $21, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before departing Mulberry, IN. Keep an eye on your odometer as you approach the 89.1-mile mark on I-65, as this is your longest uninterrupted segment and a good indicator of how far you've progressed before potentially needing to adjust for upcoming road changes.

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 66.1 miles from Mulberry, IN, or about 1h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 89.1 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 29 miles or 45m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 66.1 miles or 1h 30m 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 23m

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 Mulberry, 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 Mulberry, IN

This is one driving day of about 132.2 miles and 2h 58m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Mulberry, 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 89.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Marion County, Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Beech Grove, IN

66 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

Zionsville, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Indianapolis, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 66.1 miles from Mulberry, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 89.1 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

Siam Square

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Indianapolis, Indiana

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 56.7

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13176368424

Visit website

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Indianapolis, Indiana

0.7 mi

Lindo Mexico

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Greenwood, Indiana

0.7 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Georgia Street Grind

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Indianapolis, Indiana

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 56.7

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+13173719949

Visit website

Good Vibes Cafe Indy

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Indianapolis, Indiana

1.8 mi

Founders Grounds Coffee Company

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Speedway, Indiana

2.7 mi

Siam Square

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 56.7

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13176368424

Visit website

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 66.1

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13178070248

Visit website

Lindo Mexico

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 66.1

Greenwood, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13178591336

Visit website

Brick Street Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 122.8

North Vernon, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+18125923960

Visit website

Big Head Pizza

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 122.8

North Vernon, Indiana

Hours: 3–9 pm

+18123529898

Hongkong Chinese Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 56.7

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+13179518882

Visit website

Oaken Barrel Brewing Company

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 66.1

Greenwood, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13178872287

Visit website

Al-Rayan restaurant

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 47.2

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 9 am–11 pm

+13179867554

Visit website

Georgia Street Grind

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 56.7

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+13173719949

Visit website

Good Vibes Cafe Indy

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 56.7

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 8:30 am–7 pm

+14632022117

Visit website

Founders Grounds Coffee Company

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 47.2

Speedway, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+13179815358

Visit website

Indy with Kids

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 47.2

Indianapolis, IN

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13174555289

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 97.8 — 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 right

Navigation decision point

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Main Street

Turn right onto South Main Street

Navigation decision point

6
36.9 mi into trip | ~53m in | I 65

Keep slight left at fork onto I 65

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
55.9 mi into trip | ~1h 18m in | I 65

Keep slight left at fork onto I 65

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane.
6
97.8 mi into trip | ~2h 5m 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

$20.67 one way

$41.34 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 46 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $22.69 $45.39
premium $4.89 $25.44 $50.88
diesel $5.61 $29.19 $58.38

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 46.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 39.7 0 $13.88 $6.35
Efficient EV 33.1 0 $11.57 $5.29
EV Truck/SUV 52.9 0 $18.51 $8.46

Gas CO2

46 kg

EV CO2

15 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

Mulberry, IN

Late night in Mulberry on Sunday

Local time

3:50 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Nebraska, IN

Late night in Nebraska on Sunday

Local time

3:50 AM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 2 to 6 mph 5% chance Live forecast

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 6:01AM CDT until April 17 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 16 at 9:34PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

75°F

Beech Grove, IN

66 mi in

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

30 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 58m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of this 132.2-mile journey, with 90% of the drive on high-speed roads. You'll encounter your longest continuous stretch on I-65, covering 89.1 miles, which suggests a significant portion of the trip will involve consistent highway speeds. While the route utilizes other state and US highways, the overall profile leans heavily towards efficient, faster travel rather than winding backroads. This means you'll likely experience a consistent driving pace for most of the approximately 3-hour duration.

90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 89.1 mi on I 65.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and SR 7. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 132.2 miles you will encounter 14 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; near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 36.9 miles (I 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Mulberry, IN and Nebraska, IN, road signs point toward Nashville and Bloomington.

Nashville

97.8 mi in | ~2h 5m

Bloomington

97.8 mi in | ~2h 5m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 58m. Total distance: 132.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 89.1 miles on I 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 36.9 miles (I 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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