Origin
Nebraska, IN
Night in Nebraska on Friday
Local time
11:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nebraska, IN to Delphi, IN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 14m
Distance
155.3 mi
250 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 2m
★
6 AM
3h 14m
8 AM
3h 38m
10 AM
3h 22m
12 PM
3h 20m
3 PM
3h 23m
5 PM
3h 36m
8 PM
3h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nebraska, IN
Sam McCool
Delphi, IN
Lachcim Kejarko
Trip Overview
The drive from Nebraska, IN to Delphi, IN covers 155.3 miles and takes about 3h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 65, SR 7, US 50 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 106 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.08 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
77.6 miles from Nebraska, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 40m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 106 mi | 2h 1m |
| SR 7 | 14.9 mi | 22m |
| US 50 | 12.6 mi | 18m |
| SR 25 | 10.7 mi | 13m |
| State Street | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Old State Road 25 | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Jonathan Moore Pike | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| 3rd Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 106 mi, about 2h 1m
Traffic on I-65
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 134 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~4,042 veh/hr typical · worst 4,757
Quietest
1 AM
~420 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 101 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nebraska, IN and Delphi, 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 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
43 mi
·
49 min
·
I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 65
30 mi
·
35 min
·
I 65
Use the slight right lane.
12
Take the exit onto US 52
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
US 52
Exit 141
Toward US 52 West
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
14
Merge onto I 65
33 mi
·
35 min
·
I 65
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 175
Toward SR 25: Lafayette, Delphi
16
Turn right onto SR 25
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Hoosier Heartland Highway
17
Enter roundabout onto SR 25
9 ft
·
0 sec
·
SR 25
18
Continue on SR 25
11 mi
·
13 min
·
SR 25
19
Turn left onto SR 25B
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Old State Road 25
20
Continue on US 421; SR 18; SR 39; SR 25B
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
21
Turn left onto South Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
South Washington Street
22
Arrive at destination
North Washington Street
Trip Plan
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 77.6 miles from Nebraska, IN, or about 1h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 106 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 34 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 77.6 miles or 1h 40m 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 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Delphi, 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 155.3 miles and 3h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 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 106 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
78 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 77.6 miles from Nebraska, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 106 miles.
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 8.6 and 140.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
8.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 50
Enter roundabout onto US 50
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
34.4 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
I 65
Merge onto I 65
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
77.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 40m in
|
I 65
Keep slight right at fork onto I 65
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
5
107.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 16m in
|
US 52
Take the exit onto US 52 toward US 52 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 141
Toward US 52 West
6
140.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 53m in
Take the exit toward SR 25: Lafayette, Delphi
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 175
Toward SR 25: Lafayette, Delphi
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.08 one way
$48.16 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
54 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $26.40 | $52.80 |
| premium | $4.93 | $30.13 | $60.26 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $34.23 | $68.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 46.6 | 0 | $16.31 | $7.45 |
| Efficient EV | 38.8 | 0 | $13.59 | $6.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 62.1 | 0 | $21.74 | $9.94 |
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 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.
Destination
Delphi, IN
Night in Delphi on Friday
Local time
11:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
1 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 14m 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?
155.3 mi in 3h 14m, mostly highway — 106 mi of that is on I 65.
93% 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: 106 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 around 8.6 miles in near US 50.
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 155.3 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: at 8.6 miles (US 50): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 34.4 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 77.7 miles (I 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
953 ft
567 ft
Total Climb
432 ft
Total Descent
719 ft
Highest Point
953 ft
~99.8 mi in
Elevation Range
386 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Nebraska, IN
Full guide →Nebraska is a state in the Great Plains region of the United States of America. Nebraska has a reputation of being a flat, monotonous region of farm and ranch land, but this stereotype has come from the many people who drive across Nebraska on the Interstate 80 corridor (the Platte River valley). Those who venture off this heavily traveled road discover that Nebraska does have a subtle, wide-open beauty that is all its own.
Arriving in Delphi, IN
Full guide →Founded 1828
Top landmarks
- • Delphi Courthouse Square Historic District — historic district in Delphi, Indiana
- • Carroll County Courthouse — courthouse in Delphi, Carroll County, Indiana
- • Niewerth Building
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 14m. Total distance: 155.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 106 miles on I 65. 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 Delphi, 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 8.6 miles (US 50): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 34.4 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 77.7 miles (I 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Delphi, 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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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