How far is Kentland, IN from Nebraska, IN?

The driving distance from Kentland, IN to Nebraska, IN is about 187.3 miles (301.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158 miles (254.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
187.35 mi
03h 14m
Flight
158.04 mi
254.34 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.04 mi
Kilometers
254.34 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
187.35 mi
Kilometers
301.51 km
Drive Time
03h 14m

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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 03h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nebraska
Sat, May 23, 4:30 AM EDT
Return by in Kentland
Sat, May 23, 6:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kentland
2026-05-23T00:15
Arrive Nebraska
Sat, May 23, 3:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kentland
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Zionsville
IN

Town of Indiana

From Kentland
92.3 mi
01h 37m
To Nebraska
95.1 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kentland and Nebraska.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kentland and Nebraska.

  1. 1

    Start on North 3rd Street

    823 ft · 42 sec · North 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    6.8 mi · 10 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    8.9 mi · 14 min

  4. 4

    Continue on US Highway 231

    1.3 mi · 2 min · US Highway 231

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1896 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    71.7 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    17.1 mi · 22 min

  8. 8

    Continue on I 70 East: Dayton

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    41.9 mi · 47 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 46: Columbus, Nashville, Bloomington

    855 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    591 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Jonathan Moore Pike

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Jonathan Moore Pike

  13. 13

    Continue on State Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · State Street

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    14.9 mi · 22 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto US Highway 50

    3.9 mi · 6 min · US Highway 50

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    42 m · 3 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout

    8.6 mi · 13 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East County Road 540 North

    17 m · 3 sec · East County Road 540 North

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East County Road 540 North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kentland and Nebraska.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 231
90.4 mi · 48%
I 70 East
43.9 mi · 23%
State Street
18.8 mi · 10%
US Highway 50
12.6 mi · 7%
North 3rd Street
9.06 mi · 5%
Jonathan Moore Pike
2.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 231

Merge slight left

71.7 mi · 01h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.3 mi
158 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Zionsville
01h 37m from Kentland
Leave By
10:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kentland and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Nebraska.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kentland to Nebraska?

The road trip is about 187.3 miles (301.5 km) and usually takes 03h 14m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Zionsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.3 miles from Kentland and 95.1 miles from Nebraska.

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

The direct path is about 158 miles (254.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.93 one way or $49.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Kentland and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Nebraska.

Stop Ideas Near Zionsville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Zionsville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 10.8 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Carmel City Hall
Meeting point 10.7 mi away

Carmel City Hall

Carmel , IN
Carmel City Hall (second floor One, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 3.1/5 18 reviews Government office,City courthouse
Carmel Gazebo
Nearby stop 10.7 mi away

Carmel Gazebo

Carmel , IN
3 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 4.5/5 47 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

23 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

55 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

57 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

75 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kentland and Nebraska. Straight-line distance: 158.04 mi (254.34 km).

Kentland

#1 Kentland

City in Newton County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,650
Coordinates40.7703200, -87.4453000
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
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#2 Nebraska

Nebraska is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0636600, -85.4594100
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Start: North 3rd Street (-87.445151, 40.770316)
End: East County Road 540 North (-85.459475, 39.063621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 302 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.61 gal
25.03 L · about $24.93
Round trip
$49.85
13.22 gal · 50.06 L
Estimated CO2
58.7 kg one way
Round trip: 117.5 kg / 259 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.93 $49.85
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.11 $56.22
Premium $4.65 $30.76 $61.53
Diesel $5.30 $35.06 $70.12

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 · May 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Kentland, IN and Nebraska, IN. The current time in Kentland is 00:15:21, although it is 01:15:21 in Nebraska.

Distance to Other Cities

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