The drive from Nebraska, IN to Haubstadt, IN covers 174 miles and takes about 3h 23m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 64, I 65, US 50 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mostly highway.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 96.1 miles on I 64.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.98 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
87 miles from Nebraska, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 46m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 64
96.1 mi
1h 44m
I 65
43.4 mi
46m
US 50
17.9 mi
25m
I 265
6.4 mi
7m
Buckeye Street
3.9 mi
7m
US 41
1.8 mi
2m
State Road 68
1.3 mi
2m
East Walnut Street
1.3 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 96.1 mi, about 1h 44m
Traffic on I-65
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 40 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,935 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,540
Quietest
2 AM
~245 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
7.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 82 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 Haubstadt, 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 6BToward 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
94 mi·1 hr 41 min·I 64; SR 62
17
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 25BToward US 41 North: Terre Haute
18
Merge onto US 41
1.8 mi·2 min·US 41
19
Turn left onto SR 68
1.3 mi·2 min·State Road 68
20
Turn right onto South 1st Avenue
468 ft·25 sec·South 1st Avenue
21
Turn left onto Elm Street
347 ft·15 sec·Elm Street
22
Continue on South Main Street
0.2 mi·38 sec·South Main Street
23
Arrive at destination
South Main 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 87 miles from Nebraska, IN, or about 1h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 96.1 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 38 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 87 miles or 1h 46m 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 Haubstadt, 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 174 miles and 3h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 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 64 for about 96.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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 170 — 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
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
5
170 mi into trip|~3h 16m in
Take the exit toward US 41 North: Terre Haute
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 25B
Toward US 41 North: Terre Haute
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.98 one way
$53.95 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg61 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.32
$29.58
$59.16
premium
$4.93
$33.76
$67.52
diesel
$5.60
$38.36
$76.71
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
52.2
0
$18.27
$8.35
Efficient EV
43.5
0
$15.23
$6.96
EV Truck/SUV
69.6
0
$24.36
$11.14
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
20 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 Aug 31, 2026
Origin
Nebraska, IN
Evening
in Nebraska on Friday
Local time
8:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Mostly Cloudy
SE 3 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 30 at 10:48PM CDT until September 4 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued August 30 at 8:42PM CDT until August 31 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Destination
Haubstadt, IN
Evening
in Haubstadt on Friday
Local time
7:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Mostly Clear
S 5 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 30 at 10:48PM CDT until September 4 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued August 30 at 8:42PM CDT until August 31 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Indianapolis 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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
2 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
3h 23m 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.
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
174 mi in 3h 23m, mostly highway — 96.1 mi of that is on I 64.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 96.1 mi on I 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and I 65. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 50.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 23m 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.
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.
The longest stretch is about 96.1 miles on I 64. 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.
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.
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 Haubstadt, IN, but most travelers stay overnight.
