How far is Nebraska, IN from Dunkirk, IN?

The driving distance from Nebraska, IN to Dunkirk, IN is about 153.4 miles (246.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127 miles (204.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
153.45 mi
03h 26m
Flight
127 mi
204.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127 mi
Kilometers
204.39 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.45 mi
Kilometers
246.95 km
Drive Time
03h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dunkirk
Sat, Jun 27, 11:16 AM EDT
Return by in Nebraska
Sat, Jun 27, 2:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nebraska
2026-06-27T07:49
Arrive Dunkirk
Sat, Jun 27, 11:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 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
10:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nebraska
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lawrence
IN

A city in Marion County, Indiana.

From Nebraska
76.7 mi
01h 43m
To Dunkirk
76.7 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Jun 27 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Jun 27 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East County Road 540 North

    17 m · 8 sec · East County Road 540 North

  2. 2

    Turn left

    6.1 mi · 9 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Old Michigan Road

    8.6 mi · 16 min · Old Michigan Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West County Road 850 North

    681 ft · 25 sec · West County Road 850 North

  5. 5

    Turn left

    13.5 mi · 20 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Ireland Street

    1854 ft · 32 sec · North Ireland Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Michigan Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North Michigan Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right

    1220 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward I 74 West, US 421: Indianapolis

    38.6 mi · 42 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465, I 74 West: Shadeland Avenue

    1255 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 North: Shadeland Avenue

    2621 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 North

    2427 ft · 59 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    10.4 mi · 12 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    1477 ft · 20 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on I-465 WB

    1.3 km · 57 sec · I-465 WB

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Keystone Avenue

    2147 ft · 52 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street, West 98th Street, East 96th Street

    52 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto North Keystone Avenue

    1412 ft · 44 sec · North Keystone Avenue

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street

    34 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street

    1186 ft · 31 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Parkway

    133 m · 12 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway

    5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Parkway

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street

    38.1 mi · 47 min · North Meridian Street

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 35 North: Galveston, Logansport

    1594 ft · 42 sec

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left

    20.3 mi · 30 min

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto South 3rd Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South 3rd Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto West Miami Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Miami Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    2907 ft · 58 sec · West Market Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Market Street

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 West
38.6 mi · 25%
North Meridian Street
38.1 mi · 25%
I 465 North
11.7 mi · 8%
Old Michigan Road
8.59 mi · 6%
Keystone Parkway
5.11 mi · 3%
I-465 WB
3.45 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 74 West

Take the ramp straight toward I 74 West, US 421: Indianapolis

38.6 mi · 00h 42m

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 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.4 mi
127 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lawrence
01h 43m from Nebraska
Leave By
10:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Nebraska and Partly Sunny near Dunkirk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 153.4 miles (246.9 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?

Lawrence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.7 miles from Nebraska and 76.7 miles from Dunkirk.

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

The direct path is about 127 miles (204.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 10:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.44 one way or $40.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Nebraska and Partly Sunny near Dunkirk.

Stop Ideas Near Lawrence

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

14 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

78 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Connersville station

79 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

79 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nebraska and Dunkirk. Straight-line distance: 127 mi (204.39 km).

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#1 Nebraska

Nebraska is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0636600, -85.4594100
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
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#2 Dunkirk

Unincorporated community in Cass County, Indiana, United States

Population2,249
Coordinates40.7564300, -86.3936100
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Nebraska (-85.45941, 39.06366)
End: Dunkirk (-86.39361, 40.75643)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 247 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.42 gal
20.5 L · about $20.44
Round trip
$40.88
10.84 gal · 41 L
Estimated CO2
48.2 kg one way
Round trip: 96.3 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.44 $40.88
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.05 $46.10
Premium $4.65 $25.22 $50.45
Diesel $5.30 $28.75 $57.50

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 · Jun 27, 2026

There is no time difference between Nebraska and Dunkirk. The current time is 07:49:44.

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.