How far is Nebraska, IN from Pierceton, IN?

The driving distance from Nebraska, IN to Pierceton, IN is about 180.7 miles (290.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.2 miles (238.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 18m 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
180.66 mi
04h 09m
Flight
148.2 mi
238.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.2 mi
Kilometers
238.51 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.66 mi
Kilometers
290.75 km
Drive Time
04h 09m

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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 04h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pierceton
Fri, May 29, 8:40 PM EDT
Return by in Nebraska
Sat, May 30, 12:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nebraska
2026-05-29T16:30
Arrive Pierceton
Fri, May 29, 8:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:42 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

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
Noblesville
IN

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

From Nebraska
90.3 mi
02h 04m
To Pierceton
90.3 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph ENE
Destination
78°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 69 North: Fort Wayne

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on IN-37

    3.4 mi · 4 min · IN-37

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto IN-37

    1 km · 56 sec · IN-37

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on IN-37

    9.7 mi · 13 min · IN-37

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    28 m · 1 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout

    11.7 mi · 14 min

  20. 20

    Turn left

    22.7 mi · 34 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Marion Street

    2191 ft · 45 sec · East Marion Street

  22. 22

    Turn left

    14.4 mi · 20 min

  23. 23

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

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Wabash Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Manchester Avenue

    30.8 mi · 47 min · Manchester Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Main Street

    158 m · 18 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 West
38.6 mi · 21%
Manchester Avenue
30.8 mi · 17%
IN-37
25.4 mi · 14%
I 465 North
11.4 mi · 6%
Old Michigan Road
8.59 mi · 5%
I 69 North
4.21 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
04h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.5 mi
148.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Noblesville
02h 04m from Nebraska
Leave By
8:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Nebraska and Sunny near Pierceton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 180.7 miles (290.8 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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?

Noblesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.3 miles from Nebraska and 90.3 miles from Pierceton.

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

The direct path is about 148.2 miles (238.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.5 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 8:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.02 one way or $48.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Nebraska and Sunny near Pierceton.

Stop Ideas Near Noblesville

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 Noblesville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 2.3 mi away

Noblesville Housing Authority

Noblesville , IN
320 Kings Ln, Noblesville, IN 46060
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Housing authority,Social services organization
Carmel City Hall
Meeting point 7.5 mi away

Carmel City Hall

Carmel , IN
Carmel City Hall (second floor One, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 3.1/5 18 reviews Government office,City courthouse
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Nearby stop 3.9 mi away

Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex

Fishers , IN
1 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN 46038
Rating 4.5/5 184 reviews Business center,Association or organization

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

34 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

76 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

76 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Lafayette station

86 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nebraska and Pierceton. Straight-line distance: 148.2 mi (238.51 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Nebraska

Nebraska is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0636600, -85.4594100
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Pierceton

Human settlement in Kosciusko County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,012
Coordinates41.2003200, -85.7055400
Altitude283
CountryUnited States
Start: Nebraska (-85.45941, 39.06366)
End: Pierceton (-85.70554, 41.20032)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 291 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.37 gal
24.13 L · about $24.02
Round trip
$48.04
12.74 gal · 48.26 L
Estimated CO2
56.6 kg one way
Round trip: 113.2 kg / 250 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.02 $48.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.09 $54.18
Premium $4.65 $29.65 $59.29
Diesel $5.30 $33.79 $67.57

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Nebraska and Pierceton. The current time is 16:30:54.

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.