How far is Ligonier, IN from Nebraska, IN?

The driving distance from Ligonier, IN to Nebraska, IN is about 197.3 miles (317.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 166.1 miles (267.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
197.37 mi
03h 57m
Flight
166.12 mi
267.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166.12 mi
Kilometers
267.34 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
197.37 mi
Kilometers
317.63 km
Drive Time
03h 57m

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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 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nebraska
Sat, Apr 18, 6:42 AM EDT
Return by in Ligonier
Sat, Apr 18, 10:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ligonier
2026-04-18T02:44
Arrive Nebraska
Sat, Apr 18, 6:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ligonier
9:00 PM EDT
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
Yorktown
IN

CDP in Virginia

From Ligonier
103 mi
01h 58m
To Nebraska
94.3 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pigeon Street

    12 m · 6 sec · Pigeon Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Cavin Street

    1840 ft · 1 min · North Cavin Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Lincoln Way South

    1 km · 1 min · Lincoln Way South

  4. 4

    Continue on Lincolnway South

    17.3 mi · 24 min · Lincolnway South

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    13.9 mi · 16 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    1.5 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South

    83.5 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 9 South, SR 67 South, SR 38 East: Pendleton, Anderson

    1497 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Pendleton Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Pendleton Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Pendleton Avenue

    9.1 mi · 16 min · Pendleton Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on North State Street

    5 mi · 8 min · North State Street

  16. 16

    Continue on South 200 East

    4.5 mi · 7 min · South 200 East

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    50 m · 3 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout

    10 mi · 15 min

  19. 19

    Take the ramp left toward SR 9 South

    1206 ft · 29 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    18.7 mi · 20 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 421: Greensburg

    2181 ft · 55 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right

    532 ft · 12 sec

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North Ireland Street

    1854 ft · 38 sec · North Ireland Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2149 ft · 37 sec · West Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn slight right onto South Michigan Avenue

    13.1 mi · 20 min · South Michigan Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto West County Road 850 North

    681 ft · 23 sec · West County Road 850 North

  28. 28

    Turn left onto North Old Michigan Road

    8.6 mi · 16 min · North Old Michigan Road

  29. 29

    Turn right

    6.1 mi · 9 min

  30. 30

    Turn right onto East County Road 540 North

    17 m · 3 sec · East County Road 540 North

  31. 31

    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 Ligonier 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
31 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
86.6 mi · 44%
SR 9 South
19.2 mi · 10%
Lincolnway South
17.3 mi · 9%
Main Street
15.9 mi · 8%
South 200 East
14.6 mi · 7%
Pendleton Avenue
13.5 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

I 69 South

Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South

83.5 mi · 01h 30m

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 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.2 mi
166.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yorktown
01h 58m from Ligonier
Leave By
9:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ligonier and 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 Ligonier to Nebraska?

The road trip is about 197.3 miles (317.6 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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?

Yorktown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103 miles from Ligonier and 94.3 miles from Nebraska.

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

The direct path is about 166.1 miles (267.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.25 one way or $52.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Ligonier and Showers And Thunderstorms near Nebraska.

Stop Ideas Near Yorktown

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 Yorktown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad
Scenic stop 6.6 mi away

Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad

Daleville , IN
8029 S Walnut St, Daleville, IN 47334, United States
Rating 4.8/5 435 reviews Park
City of Muncie
Meeting point 9.3 mi away

City of Muncie

Muncie , IN
300 N High St, Muncie, IN 47305
Rating 2.6/5 14 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.5 mi away

Housing Authority

Muncie , IN
2401 S Haddix Ave, Muncie, IN 47302
Rating 3.2/5 6 reviews Housing authority

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Connersville station

66 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

73 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ligonier and Nebraska. Straight-line distance: 166.12 mi (267.34 km).

Ligonier

#1 Ligonier

City in Noble County, Indiana, United States of America

Population4,411
Coordinates41.4658800, -85.5874800
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Nebraska

Nebraska is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0636600, -85.4594100
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Start: Pigeon Street (-85.587492, 41.465959)
End: East County Road 540 North (-85.459475, 39.063621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 318 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.96 gal
26.36 L · about $26.25
Round trip
$52.49
13.92 gal · 52.72 L
Estimated CO2
61.9 kg one way
Round trip: 123.7 kg / 273 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.25 $52.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.60 $59.20
Premium $4.65 $32.39 $64.78
Diesel $5.30 $36.92 $73.83

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Ligonier and Nebraska. The current time is 02:44:28.

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.