How far is Nebraska, IN from Ferdinand, IN?

The driving distance from Nebraska, IN to Ferdinand, IN is about 133.7 miles (215.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.4 miles (153.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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
133.66 mi
02h 38m
Flight
95.37 mi
153.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.37 mi
Kilometers
153.49 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.66 mi
Kilometers
215.1 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ferdinand
Wed, Apr 15, 6:49 AM EDT
Return by in Nebraska
Wed, Apr 15, 9:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nebraska
2026-04-15T04:11
Arrive Ferdinand
Wed, Apr 15, 6:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:14 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
Sellersburg
IN

City in Clark County, Indiana, United States of America

From Nebraska
66.8 mi
01h 19m
To Ferdinand
66.9 mi
01h 19m

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
82°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    56.4 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 162: Ferdinand, Jasper, Santa Claus

    2193 ft · 49 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
58.6 mi · 44%
I 65 South
43.6 mi · 33%
Buckeye Street
13.2 mi · 10%
I 265 West
6.63 mi · 5%
East Walnut Street
1.27 mi · 1%
Main Street
1.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

Continue straight

56.4 mi · 01h 01m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.3 mi
95.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sellersburg
01h 19m from Nebraska
Leave By
1:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 133.7 miles (215.1 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Sellersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.8 miles from Nebraska and 66.9 miles from Ferdinand.

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

The direct path is about 95.4 miles (153.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.80 one way or $35.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sellersburg

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

16 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nebraska and Ferdinand. Straight-line distance: 95.37 mi (153.49 km).

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#1 Nebraska

Nebraska is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0636600, -85.4594100
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Ferdinand

#2 Ferdinand

Town in Indiana, United States

Population2,253
Coordinates38.2239400, -86.8622200
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Start: Nebraska (-85.45941, 39.06366)
End: Ferdinand (-86.86222, 38.22394)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 215 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.72 gal
17.85 L · about $17.80
Round trip
$35.60
9.44 gal · 35.7 L
Estimated CO2
41.9 kg one way
Round trip: 83.9 kg / 185 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.80 $35.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.07 $40.15
Premium $4.65 $21.97 $43.93
Diesel $5.30 $25.03 $50.07

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

There is no time difference between Nebraska and Ferdinand. The current time is 04:11:32.

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.