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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 14m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on North 3rd Street
823 ft · 42 sec · North 3rd Street
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Turn left
6.8 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
8.9 mi · 14 min
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Continue on US Highway 231
1.3 mi · 2 min · US Highway 231
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Take the ramp slight right
1896 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
71.7 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Keep slight left
17.1 mi · 22 min
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Continue on I 70 East: Dayton
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left
41.9 mi · 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 46: Columbus, Nashville, Bloomington
855 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left
591 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight right onto Jonathan Moore Pike
2.7 mi · 6 min · Jonathan Moore Pike
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Continue on State Street
3.9 mi · 6 min · State Street
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Continue straight
14.9 mi · 22 min
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Turn left onto US Highway 50
3.9 mi · 6 min · US Highway 50
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
42 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
8.6 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto East County Road 540 North
17 m · 3 sec · East County Road 540 North
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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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?
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Stop Ideas Near Zionsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Avon Town Hall Park
Carmel City Hall
Carmel Gazebo
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Zionsville.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kentland and Nebraska. Straight-line distance: 158.04 mi (254.34 km).
#1 Kentland
City in Newton County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,650 |
| Coordinates | 40.7703200, -87.4453000 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Nebraska
Nebraska is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.0636600, -85.4594100 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
End: East County Road 540 North (-85.459475, 39.063621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 302 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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