Origin
Nebraska, IN
Late night in Nebraska on Sunday
Local time
1:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nebraska, IN to Needham, 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 24m
Distance
60.8 mi
98 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nebraska, IN
Sam McCool
Needham, IN
Felix-Antoine Coutu
Trip Overview
Nebraska, IN to Needham, IN is 60.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 24 minutes via I 65, SR 7, and US 50, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Indiana, covering a short distance across the Midwest. It's a straightforward trip, mostly on well-maintained highways, making it an easy option for a quick relocation or a day trip. Given its brevity and predictable travel time, this route is ideal for those who prefer minimal time on the road.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 20.8 mi | 22m |
| SR 7 | 14.9 mi | 22m |
| US 50 | 12.6 mi | 18m |
| State Street | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| North 700 E | 2.5 mi | 6m |
| East King Street | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Jonathan Moore Pike | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| 3rd Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 20.8 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nebraska, IN and Needham, 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
21 mi
·
22 min
·
I 65
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 90
Toward SR 44: Franklin, Shelbyville
12
Turn right onto SR 44
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
East King Street
13
Turn left onto North 700 East
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
North 700 East
14
Turn left onto East 100 North
313 ft
·
9 sec
·
East 100 North
15
Turn right onto County Road 700 East
180 ft
·
4 sec
·
County Road 700 East
16
Continue on North 700 E
2.5 mi
·
6 min
·
North 700 E
17
Turn left onto East 350 N
44 ft
·
1 sec
·
East 350 N
18
Arrive at destination
East 350 N
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.4 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 55.2 — 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
|
US 50
Enter roundabout onto US 50
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
12.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
SR 7
Turn right onto SR 7
Navigation decision point
4
34.2 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward I 65 North: Indianapolis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 65 North: Indianapolis
6
55.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward SR 44: Franklin, Shelbyville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 90
Toward SR 44: Franklin, Shelbyville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.51 one way
$19.01 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.44 | $20.87 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.70 | $23.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.42 | $26.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.38 | $2.92 |
| Efficient EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.32 | $2.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.3 | 0 | $8.51 | $3.89 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Needham, IN
Late night in Needham on Sunday
Local time
1:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Columbus, IN
30 mi in
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
20 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 24m 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 route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 80% of the journey taking place on major roadways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on I 65, including a continuous stretch of 20.8 miles. The character of the drive is characterized by efficient travel on these main arteries. While the majority is highway, expect some transitions onto SR 7 and US 50, which may offer a slight change in scenery and pace before you reach your destination.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.8 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and SR 7. 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 24m drive. You will face about 11 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 (US 50): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 12.6 miles (SR 7): 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 Needham, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Shelbyville along the way.
Shelbyville
55.2 mi in
|
~1h 13m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 60.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.8 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 (US 50): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 12.6 miles (SR 7): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Needham, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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