Stockton, IN to Nebraska, IN is 100 miles and takes about 2 hours 42 minutes via SR 46 and SR 7, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Indiana, traversing the Midwest region. It's a straightforward, highway-focused journey, making it an excellent option for a single-day trip. You'll find the route to be efficient and uncomplicated, ideal for when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss. Consider this for a quick transit between these two points in Indiana.
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
50 miles from Stockton, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 27m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
SR 46
37.6 mi
52m
SR 7
14.9 mi
22m
US 50
8.7 mi
12m
Porter Ridge Road
5.4 mi
9m
SR 48
4.9 mi
7m
Freedom Arney Road
4 mi
9m
US Highway 50
3.9 mi
5m
SR 43
3.9 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
SR 46
— 37.6 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stockton, IN and Nebraska, IN.
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Start on Dalton Road
87 ft·9 sec·Dalton Road
2
Turn left onto Stockton Road
3.5 mi·13 min·Stockton Road
3
Turn right onto Steubenville Road
2.2 mi·5 min·Steubenville Road
4
Turn left onto Freedom Arney Road
3.4 mi·8 min·Freedom Arney Road
5
Continue on Freedom Arney Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Freedom Arney Road
6
Turn right onto US 231; SR 67
0.1 mi·17 sec·Main Street
7
Turn left onto Freedom Road
1.5 mi·2 min·Freedom Road
8
Turn right onto New Hope Road
1.9 mi·3 min·New Hope Road
9
At end of road, turn right onto Vilas Road
422 ft·11 sec·Vilas Road
10
Turn slight left onto Porter Ridge Road
5.4 mi·9 min·Porter Ridge Road
11
At end of road, turn right onto SR 43
3.9 mi·5 min·SR 43
12
Continue on SR 48
4.9 mi·7 min·SR 48
13
Continue on SR 48
2.2 mi·3 min·West 3rd Street
14
Turn right onto South Patterson Drive
0.3 mi·55 sec·South Patterson Drive
15
Turn left onto West 2nd Street
0.8 mi·1 min·West 2nd Street
16
Turn left onto South Walnut Street
0.2 mi·25 sec·South Walnut Street
17
Turn right onto East 3rd Street
0.3 mi·32 sec·East 3rd Street
18
Turn right onto South Dunn Street
256 ft·4 sec·South Dunn Street
19
Continue on East Atwater Avenue
0.8 mi·1 min·East Atwater Avenue
20
Turn left onto South Mitchell Street
438 ft·9 sec·South Mitchell Street
21
Turn right onto East 3rd Street
2.6 mi·3 min·East 3rd Street
22
Continue on SR 46
15 mi·16 min·SR 46
23
Continue on SR 46; SR 135
23 mi·35 min·SR 46; SR 135
24
Continue on SR 7
15 mi·22 min·SR 7
25
Turn left onto US 50
3.9 mi·5 min·US Highway 50
26
Enter roundabout onto US 50
137 ft·2 sec·US 50
27
Continue on US 50
8.6 mi·12 min·US 50
28
Turn left onto East County Road 540 North
56 ft·2 sec·East County Road 540 North
29
Arrive at destination
East County Road 540 North
Trip Plan
Given the short distance of 100 miles and a drive time under 3 hours, this trip is easily completed in a single day. You can leave Stockton, IN anytime, but an early start will give you the most flexibility. With only one recommended stop, you can choose it based on your needs for a break or fuel. The longest stretch without a town is 37.6 miles on SR 46, so plan accordingly for any necessary services before embarking on that segment. Fuel costs are estimated at $16, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before departing.
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 50 miles from Stockton, IN, or about 1h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.6 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 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50 miles or 1h 27m 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 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Nebraska, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Stockton, 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 Stockton, IN
This is one driving day of about 100 miles and 2h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Stockton, 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 SR 46 for about 37.6 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 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 5.8 and 31.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
5.8 mi into trip|~19m in|Freedom Arney Road
Turn left onto Freedom Arney Road
Navigation decision point
4
13.2 mi into trip|~35m in|Vilas Road
At end of road, turn right onto Vilas Road
Navigation decision point
4
18.7 mi into trip|~44m in|SR 43
At end of road, turn right onto SR 43
Navigation decision point
4
30.9 mi into trip|~1h 3m in|South Walnut Street
Turn left onto South Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
5
31.1 mi into trip|~1h 4m in|East 3rd Street
Turn right onto East 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.63 one way
$31.27 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg35 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$17.17
$34.33
premium
$4.89
$19.24
$38.49
diesel
$5.61
$22.08
$44.16
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: 35 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
30
0
$10.50
$4.80
Efficient EV
25
0
$8.75
$4.00
EV Truck/SUV
40
0
$14.00
$6.40
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.
Forecast as of Apr 19, 2026
Origin
Stockton, IN
Late night
in Stockton on Tuesday
Local time
5:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Nebraska, IN
Late night
in Nebraska on Tuesday
Local time
5:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°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
20 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
2h 42m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 74% of it utilizing faster roads. You'll experience stretches of smooth driving, with the longest uninterrupted segment covering 37.6 miles on SR 46. The journey generally follows SR 46 and SR 7, with a portion on US 50, offering a consistent pace for most of the 100 miles. Expect a driving experience that emphasizes forward momentum, making it easy to maintain a steady speed for the duration.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37.6 mi on SR 46.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 46 and SR 7. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 5.8 miles in near Freedom Arney Road.
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 42m drive. You will face about 18 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.8 miles (Freedom Arney Road): Navigation decision point; at 13.2 miles (Vilas Road): Navigation decision point; at 18.7 miles (SR 43): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 42m. Total distance: 100 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 37.6 miles on SR 46. 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: at 5.8 miles (Freedom Arney Road): Navigation decision point; at 13.2 miles (Vilas Road): Navigation decision point; at 18.7 miles (SR 43): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Nebraska, IN before heading back.
