Nebraska, IN to Troy, IN is 142.6 miles and takes about 2h 56m via I 65 and I 64, with a fuel budget near $22 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest region, offering a straightforward journey between two points in Indiana. With a highway-focused profile, expect a relatively quick transit. This route is recommended for a single day, making it an easy option for a quick relocation or a visit. The estimated fuel cost of $22 provides a helpful budgeting guide for this drive.
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
71.3 miles from Nebraska, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 28m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 65
43.4 mi
46m
I 64
42.5 mi
46m
Doolittle Mills Road
22.6 mi
31m
US 50
17.9 mi
25m
I 265
6.4 mi
7m
Buckeye Street
3.9 mi
7m
State Road 66
2.7 mi
4m
East Walnut Street
1.3 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 43.4 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nebraska, IN and Troy, 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
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
41 mi·44 min·I 64; SR 62
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Exit 79Toward SR 37: Tell City, French Lick
18
Turn left onto SR 37
23 mi·31 min·Doolittle Mills Road
19
Turn right onto SR 66
0.4 mi·43 sec·Main Street
20
Continue on SR 66
2.7 mi·4 min·State Road 66
21
Turn right onto Spring Street
0.2 mi·52 sec·Spring Street
22
Arrive at destination
Spring Street
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of under 3 hours, this trip is easily manageable in a single day, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. You can depart anytime and still comfortably reach Troy, IN before evening. The longest stretch without a major exit is 43.4 miles on I 65, so plan your fuel stops accordingly before embarking on this segment. While the route is efficient, remember that unexpected traffic can occur, especially on the interstate portions. Consider a brief stop around the halfway mark to stretch your legs and ensure you're alert for the remainder of the drive.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 71.3 miles from Nebraska, IN, or about 1h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 43.4 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 31 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 71.3 miles or 1h 28m 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 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Troy, 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 142.6 miles and 2h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 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 43.4 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 116.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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
6
116.5 mi into trip|~2h 18m in
Take the exit toward SR 37: Tell City, French Lick
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 79
Toward SR 37: Tell City, French Lick
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.29 one way
$44.59 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg50 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$24.48
$48.96
premium
$4.89
$27.44
$54.88
diesel
$5.61
$31.48
$62.97
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
42.8
0
$14.97
$6.84
Efficient EV
35.7
0
$12.48
$5.70
EV Truck/SUV
57
0
$19.96
$9.13
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 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
12:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Troy, IN
Night
in Troy on Saturday
Local time
11:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
44°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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
29 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
2h 56m 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.
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...
14 mi from route
~34 min detour
Free
near mile 142.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 77% of the journey utilizing major interstates like I 65 and I 64. You'll experience a substantial uninterrupted stretch of 43.4 miles on I 65, allowing for consistent speed and minimal interruptions. While the majority of the drive is on high-speed roadways, the inclusion of Doolittle Mills Road suggests a transition to more local thoroughfares towards the end. This mix means you'll spend most of your time on efficient interstate travel, with a brief shift in pace as you near your destination.
77% 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: 43.4 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and I 64. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 50.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 56m drive. You will face about 13 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.
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 Troy, IN, road signs begin pointing toward French Lick along the way.
French Lick
116.5 mi in|~2h 18m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 56m. Total distance: 142.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 43.4 miles on I 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
Yes — Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Troy, IN before heading back.
