Origin
Nebraska, IN
Morning in Nebraska on Tuesday
Local time
6:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nebraska, IN to Worthington, IN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 25m
Distance
99.2 mi
160 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 16m
★
6 AM
2h 26m
8 AM
2h 46m
10 AM
2h 33m
12 PM
2h 31m
3 PM
2h 34m
5 PM
2h 45m
8 PM
2h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nebraska, IN
Sam McCool
Worthington, IN
Dominik Gryzbon
Trip Overview
Nebraska, IN to Worthington, IN is 99.2 miles and takes about 2h 25m via Van Buren Street and SR 7, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Indiana, traversing the Midwest region. Expect a mix of road types, making it a straightforward drive. It's a short enough route that you can easily fit it into a single day, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
49.6 miles from Nebraska, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Van Buren Street | 18.6 mi | 22m |
| SR 7 | 14.9 mi | 22m |
| US 50 | 12.6 mi | 18m |
| SR 46 | 9.2 mi | 13m |
| US Highway 231 | 8.7 mi | 12m |
| Jonathan Moore Pike | 8.4 mi | 12m |
| Porter Ridge Road | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| SR 48 | 4.9 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
Van Buren Street
— 18.6 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nebraska, IN and Worthington, 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
8.4 mi
·
12 min
·
Jonathan Moore Pike
9
Continue on SR 46
9.2 mi
·
13 min
·
SR 46
10
Turn left onto SR 46
19 mi
·
22 min
·
Van Buren Street
11
Turn left onto South College Avenue
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
South College Avenue
12
Turn right onto West 2nd Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West 2nd Street
13
Turn right onto South Patterson Drive
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
South Patterson Drive
14
Turn left onto West 3rd Street
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
West 3rd Street
15
Continue on SR 48
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
SR 48
16
Continue on SR 43
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
SR 43
17
Turn left onto Porter Ridge Road
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Porter Ridge Road
18
Keep slight right at fork onto Porter Ridge Road
5.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Porter Ridge Road
19
Continue on Vilas Road
422 ft
·
15 sec
·
Vilas Road
20
Turn left onto New Hope Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
New Hope Road
21
At end of road, turn left onto Freedom Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Freedom Road
22
At end of road, turn left onto US 231; SR 67
8.7 mi
·
12 min
·
US Highway 231
23
Turn right onto 3rd Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Street
24
At end of road, turn right onto SR 157
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
North Jefferson Street
25
Arrive at destination
SR 157
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 25m drive time, leaving in the morning should give you ample time to reach Worthington with daylight to spare. With only 99.2 miles, you don't need to plan extensive stops; however, there are no designated stops on this route, so factor in any personal breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is around $16, and it's always wise to fill up before you hit longer stretches of road. Since this is a short, single-day trip, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 49.6 miles from Nebraska, IN, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.6 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 22 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.6 miles or 1h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Worthington, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Nebraska, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 99.2 miles and 2h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Nebraska, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Van Buren Street for about 18.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 49.6 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 99 — 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
5
90.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 12m in
|
US 231; SR 67 / US Highway 231
At end of road, turn left onto US 231; SR 67 / US Highway 231
Navigation decision point
6
99 mi into trip
|
~2h 25m in
|
SR 157 / North Jefferson Street
At end of road, turn right onto SR 157 / North Jefferson Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.51 one way
$31.02 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $17.03 | $34.06 |
| premium | $4.89 | $19.09 | $38.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.90 | $43.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.8 | 0 | $10.42 | $4.76 |
| Efficient EV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.68 | $3.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.7 | 0 | $13.89 | $6.35 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Destination
Worthington, IN
Morning in Worthington on Tuesday
Local time
6:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
71°F
Bloomington, IN
50 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
19 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 25m 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 drive offers a mixed highway and surface road experience, with 55% of it on highways. You'll encounter your longest continuous stretch on Van Buren Street, covering 18.6 miles. The route transitions from highway driving to surface roads, which can feel more rural. Be prepared for changes in speed limits and road conditions as you move between these different types of thoroughfares.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.6 mi on Van Buren Street.
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 2h 25m drive. You will face about 15 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
865 ft
514 ft
Total Climb
383 ft
Total Descent
724 ft
Highest Point
865 ft
~70.9 mi in
Elevation Range
351 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 25m. Total distance: 99.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.6 miles on Van Buren Street. 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 (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 Worthington, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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