Origin
Nebraska, IN
Late night in Nebraska on Sunday
Local time
12:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nebraska, IN to Cannelton, 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 56m
Distance
142.6 mi
230 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 45m
★
6 AM
2h 56m
8 AM
3h 19m
10 AM
3h 4m
12 PM
3h 2m
3 PM
3h 5m
5 PM
3h 18m
8 PM
2h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nebraska, IN
Sam McCool
Cannelton, IN
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Trip Overview
Nebraska, IN to Cannelton, IN is 142.6 miles and takes about 2h 56m via I 65, with a fuel budget near $22 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Indiana, traveling through the Midwest region. Expect a drive that predominantly uses major highways, making it a straightforward journey. It's a relatively short trip, ideal for a single day of travel without feeling rushed. You'll primarily be on interstate highways, so pack some podcasts or audiobooks to keep entertained.
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
71.3 miles from Nebraska, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 28m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 43.4 mi | 46m |
| I 64 | 42.5 mi | 46m |
| Doolittle Mills Road | 20.3 mi | 27m |
| US 50 | 17.9 mi | 25m |
| I 265 | 6.4 mi | 7m |
| Indiana State Road 237 | 5 mi | 7m |
| Buckeye Street | 3.9 mi | 7m |
| East Walnut Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 43.4 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nebraska, IN and Cannelton, IN.
1
Start on East County Road 540 North
56 ft
·
4 sec
·
East County Road 540 North
2
Turn right onto US 50
8.6 mi
·
12 min
·
US 50
3
Enter roundabout
264 ft
·
4 sec
4
Continue
133 ft
·
2 sec
5
Turn straight onto Buckeye Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Buckeye Street
6
Turn left onto East Walnut Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East Walnut Street
7
Continue on Buckeye Street
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Buckeye Street
8
Enter roundabout onto US 50
247 ft
·
8 sec
·
US 50
9
Continue on US 50
9.2 mi
·
12 min
·
US 50
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 65 South: Louisville
11
Merge onto I 65
43 mi
·
46 min
·
I 65
12
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 6B
Toward I 265 West, SR 62 West: New Albany
13
Merge onto I 265; SR 62
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
I 265; SR 62
14
Continue on I 265; SR 62
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
I 265; SR 62
Toward I 64 West, SR 62 West: Saint Louis
15
Merge onto I 64; US 150; SR 62
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
I 64; US 150; SR 62
16
Continue on I 64; SR 62
41 mi
·
44 min
·
I 64; SR 62
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 79
Toward SR 37: Tell City, French Lick
18
Turn left onto SR 37
20 mi
·
27 min
·
Doolittle Mills Road
19
Turn left onto SR 237
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Indiana State Road 237
20
Turn right onto SR 66
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
State Road 66
21
Turn left onto Washington Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Washington Street
22
Arrive at destination
Washington Street
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 56m duration, this is a comfortable same-day trip. Leaving in the morning provides plenty of flexibility to reach Cannelton, IN well before evening. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is 43.4 miles on I 65, so plan your first stop before or shortly after that point if you prefer frequent breaks. With a fuel cost estimated at $22, you should have no trouble finding stations along the interstate. Pay attention as you transition from I 64 to Doolittle Mills Road for the final leg into Cannelton.
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 71.3 miles from Nebraska, IN, or about 1h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 43.4 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 31 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 71.3 miles or 1h 28m 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 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cannelton, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Nebraska, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Nebraska, IN
This is one driving day of about 142.6 miles and 2h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Nebraska, 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 43.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
71 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 71.3 miles from Nebraska, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 116.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 50
Turn right onto US 50
Navigation decision point
5
8.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
10.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
East Walnut Street
Turn left onto East Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
6
66.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
Take the exit toward I 265 West, SR 62 West: New Albany
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 6B
Toward I 265 West, SR 62 West: New Albany
6
116.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 18m in
Take the exit toward SR 37: Tell City, French Lick
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 79
Toward SR 37: Tell City, French Lick
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.29 one way
$44.59 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
50 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $24.48 | $48.96 |
| premium | $4.89 | $27.44 | $54.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.48 | $62.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.8 | 0 | $14.97 | $6.84 |
| Efficient EV | 35.7 | 0 | $12.48 | $5.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 57 | 0 | $19.96 | $9.13 |
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (66% 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
Cannelton, IN
Night in Cannelton on Saturday
Local time
11:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
5 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 56m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
National Memorial
Abraham Lincoln grew from youth to manhood on this southern Indiana soil. Many character and moral traits of one of the world's most respected leaders was formed and nurtured here. Explore Lincoln's b...
18 mi from route
~45 min detour
Free
near mile 137.7
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is largely highway-focused, with 77% of the route utilizing major interstates like I 65 and I 64. You'll experience a fairly consistent pace for much of the journey, including a continuous stretch of 43.4 miles on I 65. While the majority is interstate, the route incorporates local roads like Doolittle Mills Road, offering a slight change of scenery towards the end. Overall, expect a practical, efficient drive rather than a winding, scenic excursion.
77% 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: 43.4 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and I 64. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 50.
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 2h 56m drive. You will face about 14 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 (US 50): Navigation decision point; at 8.6 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 10.1 miles (East Walnut Street): Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Nebraska, IN to Cannelton, IN, road signs begin pointing toward French Lick along the way.
French Lick
116.5 mi in
|
~2h 18m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 56m. Total distance: 142.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 43.4 miles on I 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 50): Navigation decision point; at 8.6 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 10.1 miles (East Walnut Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cannelton, 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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