How far is Nebraska, IN from Cannelton, IN?

The driving distance from Nebraska, IN to Cannelton, IN is about 142.6 miles (229.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.7 miles (170.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
142.62 mi
02h 56m
Flight
105.68 mi
170.07 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.68 mi
Kilometers
170.07 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.62 mi
Kilometers
229.52 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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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 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cannelton
Wed, Apr 15, 6:08 AM CDT
Return by in Nebraska
Wed, Apr 15, 10:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nebraska
2026-04-15T04:12
Arrive Cannelton
Wed, Apr 15, 7:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nebraska
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Saint Marys
IN

Unincorporated community in Floyd County, Minnesota

From Nebraska
71.3 mi
01h 28m
To Cannelton
71.3 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East County Road 540 North

    17 m · 5 sec · East County Road 540 North

  2. 2

    Turn right

    8.6 mi · 13 min

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    81 m · 5 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout

    41 m · 2 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Buckeye Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Buckeye Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Walnut Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Walnut Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Buckeye Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Buckeye Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    75 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    9.2 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 South: Louisville

    1230 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    43.4 mi · 47 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 265 West, SR 62 West: New Albany

    1.2 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Continue on I 64 West, SR 62 West: Saint Louis

    2548 ft · 54 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    40.8 mi · 44 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 37: Tell City, French Lick

    1816 ft · 44 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Doolittle Mills Road

    20.3 mi · 28 min · Doolittle Mills Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Indiana State Road 237

    5 mi · 7 min · Indiana State Road 237

  20. 20

    Turn right onto State Road 66

    2138 ft · 1 min · State Road 66

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    889 ft · 39 sec · Washington Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
43.6 mi · 31%
I 64 West
43 mi · 30%
Doolittle Mills Road
20.3 mi · 14%
Buckeye Street
13.2 mi · 9%
I 265 West
6.63 mi · 5%
Indiana State Road 237
4.96 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

43.4 mi · 00h 47m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.9 mi
105.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Marys
01h 28m from Nebraska
Leave By
12:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Nebraska and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cannelton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 142.6 miles (229.5 km) and usually takes 02h 56m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Saint Marys is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.3 miles from Nebraska and 71.3 miles from Cannelton.

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

The direct path is about 105.7 miles (170.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.97 one way or $37.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Nebraska and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cannelton.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Marys

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Saint Marys, 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 Saint Marys.

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

15 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nebraska and Cannelton. Straight-line distance: 105.68 mi (170.07 km).

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#1 Nebraska

Nebraska is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0636600, -85.4594100
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Cannelton

#2 Cannelton

City in Troy Township, Perry County, Indiana, United States, along the Ohio River

Population1,473
Coordinates37.9114400, -86.7444300
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: Nebraska (-85.45941, 39.06366)
End: Cannelton (-86.74443, 37.91144)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 230 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.03 gal
19.05 L · about $18.97
Round trip
$37.94
10.06 gal · 38.1 L
Estimated CO2
44.7 kg one way
Round trip: 89.4 kg / 197 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.97 $37.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.39 $42.79
Premium $4.65 $23.41 $46.82
Diesel $5.30 $26.68 $53.36

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 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Nebraska, IN and Cannelton, IN. The current time in Nebraska is 04:12:19, although it is 03:12:19 in Cannelton.

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.