Origin
Nebraska, IN
Afternoon in Nebraska on Sunday
Local time
4:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nebraska, IN to Clarksville, 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 28m
Distance
71.1 mi
114 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nebraska, IN
Sam McCool
Clarksville, IN
Kelly
Trip Overview
Connecting Nebraska to Clarksville via a 71.1-mile journey, this drive typically takes about 1 hour and 28 minutes to complete. Because the route is relatively short and straightforward, it serves perfectly as a quick day trip rather than requiring an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $11 on fuel for the trip, making it an affordable excursion within the Midwest. The path relies heavily on major infrastructure, ensuring a consistent pace throughout your transit. Since both locations are situated in Indiana, you will enjoy a seamless transition across the state's interior landscape. It is an ideal option if you need to travel between these two points with minimal fuss and high efficiency.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 47 mi | 50m |
| US 50 | 17.9 mi | 25m |
| Buckeye Street | 3.9 mi | 7m |
| East Walnut Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| US 31 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Eastern Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East County Road 540 North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Brooks Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 47 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nebraska, IN and Clarksville, 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
47 mi
·
50 min
·
I 65
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward Eastern Boulevard
13
Turn straight onto US 31
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
US 31
14
Turn right onto Eastern Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Eastern Boulevard
15
Turn left onto East Brooks Avenue
32 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Brooks Avenue
Use the left lane.
16
Arrive at destination
East Brooks Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.5 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 71.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
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
5
70.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
|
Eastern Boulevard
Turn right onto Eastern Boulevard
Navigation decision point
6
71.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
|
East Brooks Avenue
Turn left onto East Brooks Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.12 one way
$22.23 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.20 | $24.41 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.68 | $27.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.70 | $31.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.47 | $3.41 |
| Efficient EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.22 | $2.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.4 | 0 | $9.95 | $4.55 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Clarksville, IN
Afternoon in Clarksville on Sunday
Local time
4:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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 28m 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 trip is heavily highway-focused, with 92% of your travel time spent on high-speed roads. You will utilize a combination of I-65, US-50, and Buckeye Street to navigate from point to point. A significant portion of your time behind the wheel involves a 47-mile stretch on I-65, which serves as the primary artery for the journey. Expect a steady, functional experience that prioritizes speed over winding backroads. As you move from the local streets onto the interstate, the character of the drive shifts from modest local transit to a focused, high-traffic environment.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 47 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and US 50. 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 1h 28m drive. You will face about 9 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
855 ft
455 ft
Total Climb
125 ft
Total Descent
525 ft
Highest Point
855 ft
Elevation Range
400 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 71.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 47 miles on I 65. 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 (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. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Clarksville, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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