How far is Nebraska, IN from Knightstown, IN?

The driving distance from Nebraska, IN to Knightstown, IN is about 65.5 miles (105.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.7 miles (81.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
65.49 mi
01h 42m
Flight
50.7 mi
81.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.7 mi
Kilometers
81.59 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.49 mi
Kilometers
105.39 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Knightstown
Fri, May 1, 1:08 PM EDT
Return by in Nebraska
Fri, May 1, 2:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nebraska
2026-05-01T11:26
Arrive Knightstown
Fri, May 1, 1:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:06 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
Adams
IN

Unincorporated community in Decatur County, Indiana

From Nebraska
32.7 mi
00h 51m
To Knightstown
32.7 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13.2 mi · 20 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Broadway Street

    129 m · 12 sec · North Broadway Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    10 m · 2 sec · East Washington Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Broadway Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Broadway Street

  9. 9

    Turn right

    17.9 mi · 27 min

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    13.9 mi · 21 min · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto National Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · National Road

  12. 12

    Continue on East Main Street

    2073 ft · 43 sec · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Jefferson Street

    22 m · 3 sec · Jefferson Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jefferson Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Main Street
13.9 mi · 21%
Old Michigan Road
8.59 mi · 13%
National Road
3.92 mi · 6%
North Broadway Street
1.2 mi · 2%
East Main Street
0.39 mi · 1%
West County Road 850 North
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

17.9 mi · 00h 27m

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
01h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
50.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Adams
00h 51m from Nebraska
Leave By
3:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Nebraska and Chance Rain Showers near Knightstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 65.5 miles (105.4 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Adams is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.7 miles from Nebraska and 32.7 miles from Knightstown.

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

The direct path is about 50.7 miles (81.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 3:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.71 one way or $17.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Nebraska and Chance Rain Showers near Knightstown.

Stop Ideas Near Adams

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

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

RAIL

Connersville station

47 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

67 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

93 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

96 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nebraska and Knightstown. Straight-line distance: 50.7 mi (81.59 km).

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#1 Nebraska

Nebraska is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0636600, -85.4594100
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Knightstown

#2 Knightstown

City in Indiana

Population2,134
Coordinates39.7956000, -85.5263600
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Start: Nebraska (-85.45941, 39.06366)
End: Knightstown (-85.52636, 39.7956)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.31 gal
8.75 L · about $8.71
Round trip
$17.42
4.62 gal · 17.5 L
Estimated CO2
20.5 kg one way
Round trip: 41.1 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.71 $17.42
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.82 $19.65
Premium $4.65 $10.75 $21.50
Diesel $5.30 $12.25 $24.50

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Nebraska and Knightstown. The current time is 11:26:36.

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.