How far is Nebraska, IN from Pigeon, IN?

The driving distance from Nebraska, IN to Pigeon, IN is about 148.6 miles (239.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.4 miles (176.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 05m 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
148.58 mi
03h 02m
Flight
109.4 mi
176.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.4 mi
Kilometers
176.06 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.58 mi
Kilometers
239.12 km
Drive Time
03h 02m

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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 03h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pigeon
Wed, May 13, 2:35 AM CDT
Return by in Nebraska
Wed, May 13, 6:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nebraska
2026-05-13T00:32
Arrive Pigeon
Wed, May 13, 3:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:03 AM to 10:03 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:54 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
New Albany
IN

City in Floyd County, Indiana, United States

From Nebraska
74.3 mi
01h 31m
To Pigeon
74.3 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph W
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    63.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 231 South

    2113 ft · 52 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    3 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Turn right

    4.1 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Railroad Street

    528 ft · 23 sec · Railroad Street

  21. 21

    Continue on East County Road 1500 North

    1 mi · 4 min · East County Road 1500 North

  22. 22

    Continue on North Base Road

    1428 ft · 1 min · North Base Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto County Road 1475 North

    1.1 km · 3 min · County Road 1475 North

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 1475 North

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
65.5 mi · 44%
I 65 South
43.6 mi · 29%
Buckeye Street
13.2 mi · 9%
I 265 West
6.63 mi · 4%
US 231 South
3.45 mi · 2%
East Walnut Street
1.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

Continue straight

63.3 mi · 01h 09m

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 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.2 mi
109.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Albany
01h 31m from Nebraska
Leave By
10:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny leaving Nebraska and Sunny near Pigeon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 148.6 miles (239.1 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?

New Albany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.3 miles from Nebraska and 74.3 miles from Pigeon.

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

The direct path is about 109.4 miles (176.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.2 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 10:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.76 one way or $39.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny around Nebraska and Sunny near Pigeon.

Stop Ideas Near New Albany

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

6 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nebraska and Pigeon. Straight-line distance: 109.4 mi (176.06 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Nebraska

Nebraska is a place in Indiana, United States.

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

Human settlement in Indiana, United States of America

Population1,095
Coordinates38.1000500, -87.0666700
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Start: Nebraska (-85.45941, 39.06366)
End: Pigeon (-87.06667, 38.10005)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 239 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.24 gal
19.85 L · about $19.76
Round trip
$39.52
10.48 gal · 39.7 L
Estimated CO2
46.6 kg one way
Round trip: 93.1 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.76 $39.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.29 $44.57
Premium $4.65 $24.39 $48.77
Diesel $5.30 $27.79 $55.59

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 13, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Nebraska, IN and Pigeon, IN. The current time in Nebraska is 00:32:57, although it is 23:32:57 in Pigeon.

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.