How far is Ferdinand, IN from Rockport, IN?

The driving distance from Ferdinand, IN to Rockport, IN is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.57 mi
00h 41m
Flight
25.66 mi
41.29 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.66 mi
Kilometers
41.29 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.57 mi
Kilometers
50.8 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rockport
Sun, Nov 8, 5:29 PM CST
Return by in Ferdinand
Sun, Nov 8, 7:10 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ferdinand
2026-11-08T17:47
Arrive Rockport
Sun, Nov 8, 6:29 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
6:41 AM to 6:41 PM CST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ferdinand
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Gentryville
IN

Human settlement in Spencer County, Indiana, United States of America

From Ferdinand
15.8 mi
00h 20m
To Rockport
15.8 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 7:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 8 mph WSW
Destination
59°F
Today

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 7:00 AM CST
Wind
2 to 9 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ferdinand and Rockport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ferdinand and Rockport.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right

    1627 ft · 40 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    6.2 mi · 7 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 231 South

    2113 ft · 52 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    20.9 mi · 26 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1.4 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Turn right

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 5th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ferdinand and Rockport.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
8 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 231 South
22.2 mi · 70%
Main Street
7.72 mi · 24%
Longest Stretch

US 231 South

Merge slight left

20.9 mi · 00h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
25.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gentryville
00h 20m from Ferdinand
Leave By
7:08 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving Ferdinand and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Rockport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ferdinand to Rockport?

The road trip is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Gentryville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Ferdinand and 15.8 miles from Rockport.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.04 one way or $8.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Ferdinand and Rockport, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around Ferdinand and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Rockport.

Stop Ideas Near Gentryville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gentryville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gentryville.

BUS

Evansville, IN

49 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
BUS

Madisonville, KY

90 mi away
4765 Hanson Road
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

112 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ferdinand and Rockport. Straight-line distance: 25.66 mi (41.29 km).

Ferdinand

#1 Ferdinand

Town in Indiana, United States

Population2,253
Coordinates38.2239400, -86.8622200
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
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#2 Rockport

Rockport is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.8831100, -87.0494400
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: Ferdinand (-86.86222, 38.22394)
End: Rockport (-87.04944, 37.88311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.11 gal
4.22 L · about $4.04
Round trip
$8.09
2.22 gal · 8.44 L
Estimated CO2
9.9 kg one way
Round trip: 19.7 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.64 $4.04 $8.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.72 $9.44
Premium $4.79 $5.31 $10.62
Diesel $6.65 $7.38 $14.77

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Indiana · Nov 08, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Ferdinand, IN and Rockport, IN. The current time in Ferdinand is 17:47:36, although it is 16:47:36 in Rockport.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.