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Trip from Nebraska, IN to Cayuga, 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 23m

Distance

169.4 mi

273 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

Sparse

1 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 12m ★
6 AM
3h 24m
8 AM
3h 48m
10 AM
3h 32m
12 PM
3h 30m
3 PM
3h 33m
5 PM
3h 47m
8 PM
3h 17m

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

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Nebraska to Cayuga, Indiana, expect a straightforward 169.4-mile journey that takes approximately 3 hours and 23 minutes to complete. This route is designed for efficiency, relying heavily on I-74, I-65, and SR 7 to move you across the Midwest. Given the manageable duration, it works perfectly as a one-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. Budget roughly $26 for fuel to cover the distance. This drive is ideal if your main goal is reaching your destination quickly rather than lingering on backroads, making it a practical choice for those who value time and predictability.

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

84.7 miles from Nebraska, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 48m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 74 80 mi 1h 27m
I 65 37.2 mi 40m
SR 7 14.9 mi 22m
US 50 12.6 mi 18m
SR 63 11.7 mi 15m
I 69 4.5 mi 5m
State Street 3.9 mi 5m
Jonathan Moore Pike 1.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 74 — 80 mi, about 1h 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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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 onto US 50

157 ft · 2 sec · US 50
4

Continue on US 50

3.9 mi · 5 min · US 50
5

Turn right onto SR 7

15 mi · 22 min · SR 7
6

Continue on SR 46

3.9 mi · 5 min · State Street
7

Continue on SR 46

1.3 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street
8

Continue on Jonathan Moore Pike

1.4 mi · 1 min · Jonathan Moore Pike
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward I 65 North: Indianapolis
10

Merge onto I 65

37 mi · 40 min · I 65
11

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 16 sec
Exit 106 Toward I 465 West, I 74West, I 465 East, I 74 East: Peoria, Cincinnati Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Toward I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria Use the slight left lane.
13

Merge onto I 69; I 74; I 465

4.5 mi · 5 min · I 69; I 74; I 465
Use the straight / right lanes.
14

Keep slight left at fork onto I 74; I 465

11 mi · 12 min · I 74; I 465
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight right at fork onto I 74

69 mi · 1 hr 15 min · I 74
Use the slight right lane.
16

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Exit 4 Toward SR 63: Newport, Terre Haute
17

Turn left onto SR 63

12 mi · 15 min · SR 63
18

Turn right onto SR 234

0.2 mi · 17 sec · County Road 480 North
19

Continue on SR 234

0.2 mi · 27 sec · East Ferry Street
20

Turn left onto Grant Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Grant Street
21

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

To keep your drive smooth, aim to complete the trip in one go, as it only requires a single stop to maintain a comfortable pace. Because this is a relatively short trek, you have the flexibility to leave whenever suits your schedule, though monitoring traffic on the major interstates is always a smart move. With a fuel cost of $26, you can easily budget for the trip by filling up before you merge onto I-74. Since you have an 80-mile stretch ahead of you on that interstate, use your planned stop to stretch your legs and reset before tackling the final leg of the journey. This approach ensures you arrive in Cayuga feeling refreshed rather than fatigued from the highway grind.

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 84.7 miles from Nebraska, IN, or about 1h 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80 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 37 miles or 54m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 84.7 miles or 1h 48m 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 46m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Nebraska, 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 Nebraska, IN

This is one driving day of about 169.4 miles and 3h 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 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 74 for about 80 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Indianapolis, IN

85 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.

Popular next leg

Indianapolis, IN to Cayuga, IN

89.8 mi · 1h 49m

Pacing Suggestions

Lowell, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Speedway, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 84.7 miles from Nebraska, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 74 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 80 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

Somali restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Indianapolis, Indiana

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 84.7

Hours: 10:30 am–9:30 pm

+13172411307

Arby's

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

North Vernon, Indiana

1.1 mi

Covered Bridge Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cayuga, Indiana

1.5 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Founders Grounds Coffee Company

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Speedway, Indiana

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 84.7

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+13179815358

Visit website

Somali restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 84.7

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 10:30 am–9:30 pm

+13172411307

Arby's

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 12.1

North Vernon, Indiana

Hours: 9:30 am–10:30 pm

+18123465555

Visit website

Covered Bridge Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 169.4

Cayuga, Indiana

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+17654927376

Wendy's

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour Inexpensiv mile 12.1

North Vernon, Indiana

Hours: 5:30 am–12 pm

+18123468183

Visit website

Las chalupas Mexican Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 12.1

North Vernon, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18123527900

Visit website

Brick Street Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 12.1

North Vernon, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+18125923960

Visit website

Le Fernández Café

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 36.3

Columbus, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+18129005551

Visit website

El Mariachi Mexican Restaurant Beech Grove

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 72.6

Beech Grove, IN

Hours: 10:30 am–10 pm

+13177552370

Visit website

Founders Grounds Coffee Company

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 84.7

Speedway, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+13179815358

Visit website

Georgia Street Grind

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 72.6

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+13173719949

Visit website

Good Vibes Cafe Indy

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 72.6

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 8:30 am–7 pm

+14632022117

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 145.2

Veedersburg, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Indy with Kids

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 84.7

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 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 71.7 and 156.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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71.7 mi into trip | ~1h 32m in

Take the exit toward I 465 West, I 74West, I 465 East, I 74 East: Peoria, Cincinnati

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 106 Toward I 465 West, I 74West, I 465 East, I 74 E...
8
71.8 mi into trip | ~1h 32m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria
6
76.7 mi into trip | ~1h 38m in | I 74; I 465

Keep slight left at fork onto I 74; I 465

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
87.5 mi into trip | ~1h 51m in | I 74

Keep slight right at fork onto I 74

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.
6
156.7 mi into trip | ~3h 6m in

Take the exit toward SR 63: Newport, Terre Haute

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

Exit 4 Toward SR 63: Newport, Terre Haute

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$26.48 one way

$52.97 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 59 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $29.08 $58.16
premium $4.89 $32.60 $65.20
diesel $5.61 $37.40 $74.80

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: 59.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 50.8 0 $17.79 $8.13
Efficient EV 42.4 0 $14.82 $6.78
EV Truck/SUV 67.8 0 $23.72 $10.84

Gas CO2

59 kg

EV CO2

20 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Nebraska, IN

Late night in Nebraska on Sunday

Local time

12:17 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cayuga, IN

Late night in Cayuga on Sunday

Local time

12:17 AM

EDT

Current temp

67°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

6 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 23m 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 focused, highway-heavy experience since 95% of this route consists of high-speed travel. You will spend the bulk of your time on major interstates, including a significant 80-mile uninterrupted stretch along I-74. The character of the road is largely defined by this interstate consistency, offering a predictable rhythm behind the wheel. While the transition between SR 7 and the larger interstates changes the scale of the road, the overall profile remains firmly highway-focused. It is a no-nonsense drive that lets you cover ground efficiently without the complexity of constant turning or navigation changes.

95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 80 mi on I 74.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and I 65. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 71.7 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 13 significant decision points across 169.4 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 71.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 71.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 76.7 miles (I 74; I 465): 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 Nebraska, IN and Cayuga, IN, road signs point toward Cincinnati and Terre Haute.

Cincinnati

71.7 mi in | ~1h 32m

Terre Haute

156.7 mi in | ~3h 6m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 23m. Total distance: 169.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 80 miles on I 74. 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 Cayuga, 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 71.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 71.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 76.7 miles (I 74; I 465): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 3.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Cayuga, 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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