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Trip from Nebraska, IN to Vincennes, IN

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 7m

Distance

129.8 mi

209 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
2h 56m ★
6 AM
3h 8m
8 AM
3h 31m
10 AM
3h 16m
12 PM
3h 13m
3 PM
3h 17m
5 PM
3h 30m
8 PM
3h 1m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Nebraska, IN, IN

Nebraska, IN

Sam McCool

county seat of Knox County, Indiana, United States

Vincennes, IN

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Trip Overview

Connecting Nebraska, Indiana, to Vincennes, Indiana, this 129.8-mile journey is a straightforward trip through the Midwest that takes approximately 3 hours and 7 minutes to complete. Given the manageable duration, it is well-suited for a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. You should plan for a fuel budget of about $20, which keeps this drive quite economical. The route primarily relies on US 50, supplemented by stretches of West Broadway Street and West Commerce Street. Since the entire trip takes place within the state of Indiana, you will experience a consistent regional atmosphere throughout the drive. Whether you are traveling for business or a change of scenery, this path offers a practical and efficient way to traverse this part of the Midwest.

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

64.9 miles from Nebraska, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 38m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 50 59.9 mi 1h 29m
West Broadway Street 32.7 mi 41m
West Commerce Street 24.9 mi 35m
Buckeye Street 3.9 mi 7m
Mitchell Road 2.3 mi 3m
Hart Street 1.4 mi 2m
East Walnut Street 1.3 mi 2m
US 41 1.2 mi 1m
Longest stretch: US 50 — 59.9 mi, about 1h 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Nebraska, IN and Vincennes, 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

22 mi · 33 min · US 50
10

Turn right onto US 50

25 mi · 35 min · West Commerce Street
11

Turn right onto US 50

407 ft · 12 sec · H Street
12

Turn left onto US 50

0.4 mi · 49 sec · 15th Street
13

Turn left onto US 50

0.6 mi · 53 sec · M Street
14

Continue on US 50 BUS

2.3 mi · 3 min · Mitchell Road
15

Merge onto US 50; SR 37

1.3 mi · 1 min · US 50; SR 37
16

Turn right onto US 50

28 mi · 41 min · US 50
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
17

Turn straight onto US 50; US 150

33 mi · 41 min · West Broadway Street
18

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
19

Merge onto US 41

1.2 mi · 1 min · US 41
20

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 19 sec
Toward Hart Street
21

Turn right onto Hart Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · Hart Street
22

Turn left onto US 41 Business

0.3 mi · 29 sec · North 6th Street
23

Arrive at destination

US 41 Business

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 3-hour and 7-minute trip, aim to depart early in the morning to keep your travel time predictable. With only one recommended stop planned, you have plenty of flexibility to adjust your pace based on your personal comfort or traffic levels. Because the longest stretch of 59.9 miles on US 50 is a significant portion of your journey, ensure your fuel levels are sufficient before hitting that section to avoid unnecessary detours. Since you are navigating through both highway and local streets like West Broadway and West Commerce, keep an eye on changing speed limits during the transitions. Use the simplicity of this route to your advantage by planning your stop near the midpoint, allowing you to break up the drive effectively before reaching Vincennes.

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 64.9 miles from Nebraska, IN, or about 1h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.9 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 29 miles or 45m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 64.9 miles or 1h 38m 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 36m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Vincennes, 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 129.8 miles and 3h 7m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 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 US 50 for about 59.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Lawrence County, Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bedford, IN

65 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

Seymour, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bedford, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 64.9 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Big Head Pizza

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

North Vernon, Indiana

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 9.3

Hours: 3–9 pm

+18123529898

Brick Street Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

North Vernon, Indiana

0.8 mi

Azteca Mexican Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brownstown, Indiana

1 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Kay's Kafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brownstown, Indiana

Early in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 37.1

Hours: 6 am–5 pm

+18125287940

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Big Head Pizza

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 9.3

North Vernon, Indiana

Hours: 3–9 pm

+18123529898

Brick Street Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 9.3

North Vernon, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+18125923960

Visit website

Azteca Mexican Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 37.1

Brownstown, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18123587044

Visit website

Segoku Hibachi and Sushi Express

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 9.3

North Vernon, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18129795156

Nash's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 9.3

North Vernon, Indiana

Hours: 11:30 am–2 pm

+18129792164

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Wendy's

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour Inexpensiv mile 9.3

North Vernon, Indiana

Hours: 5:30 am–12 pm

+18123468183

Visit website

Alamos Mexican Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 9.3

Vernon, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18123527452

Visit website

Las chalupas Mexican Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 9.3

North Vernon, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18123527900

Visit website

Kay's Kafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 37.1

Brownstown, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–5 pm

+18125287940

Visit website

Ev Connect Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 129.8

Vincennes, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18128825367

Visit website

Shell Recharge Charging Station

2.8 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 129.8

Vincennes, Indiana

+31880109500

Visit website

Bluespring Caverns Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 64.9

Bedford, Indiana

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18122799471

Visit website

Reed’s Place: Steak and Chop Shop

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 27.8

Seymour, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18122711298

Visit website

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 65.4 — 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

4
13.9 mi into trip | ~22m in | US 50

Enter roundabout onto US 50

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
65.4 mi into trip | ~1h 38m in | US 50

Turn right onto US 50

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.29 one way

$40.59 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 45 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $22.28 $44.56
premium $4.89 $24.98 $49.96
diesel $5.61 $28.66 $57.32

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 45.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 38.9 0 $13.63 $6.23
Efficient EV 32.5 0 $11.36 $5.19
EV Truck/SUV 51.9 0 $18.17 $8.31

Gas CO2

45 kg

EV CO2

15 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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Nebraska, IN

Late night in Nebraska on Sunday

Local time

12:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Vincennes, IN

Late night in Vincennes on Sunday

Local time

12:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

77°F

Bedford, IN

65 mi 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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

18 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 7m 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 features a mixed drive profile, balancing local navigation with more consistent highway travel. You will spend about 47% of your time on highways, providing a nice contrast to the slower-paced segments through local streets. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on US 50, where you can settle in for 59.9 miles of steady driving. The transition between the highway sections and the more technical local roads requires you to stay alert as the environment shifts. Expect a driving experience that moves from the open road into more localized thoroughfares as you approach your destination, offering a varied rhythm behind the wheel.

47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 59.9 mi on US 50.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 50.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 7m 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.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 7m. Total distance: 129.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (47%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 59.9 miles on US 50. 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 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Vincennes, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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