How far is Pigeon, IN from Nebraska, IN?

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

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.4 miles (176.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
148.54 mi
03h 03m
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
148.54 mi
Kilometers
239.05 km
Drive Time
03h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nebraska
Wed, May 13, 2:49 AM EDT
Return by in Pigeon
Wed, May 13, 4:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pigeon
2026-05-12T22:46
Arrive Nebraska
Wed, May 13, 1:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 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
10:54 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pigeon
9:00 PM CDT
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 Pigeon
74.2 mi
01h 31m
To Nebraska
74.3 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph S
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 1475 North

    1.1 km · 3 min · County Road 1475 North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Base Road

    1428 ft · 1 min · North Base Road

  3. 3

    Continue on East County Road 1500 North

    1 mi · 4 min · East County Road 1500 North

  4. 4

    Continue on Railroad Street

    528 ft · 26 sec · Railroad Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Rockport Street

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Rockport Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1289 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit left toward US 231

    41 m · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit right

    3135 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    64.5 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 265 East, SR 62 East

    6.4 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North, I 65 South: Indianapolis, Louisville

    1772 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Indianapolis

    1.2 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    43.3 mi · 47 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East: North Vernon

    1470 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Tipton Street

    9 mi · 13 min · East Tipton Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    8 m · 1 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout

    63 m · 4 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Buckeye Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Buckeye Street

  20. 20

    Continue on West Walnut Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Walnut Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Buckeye Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Buckeye Street

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    12 m · 1 sec

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout

    8.6 mi · 13 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East County Road 540 North

    17 m · 3 sec · East County Road 540 North

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East County Road 540 North

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 231
65.1 mi · 44%
I 65 North
44.4 mi · 30%
Buckeye Street
12.6 mi · 8%
East Tipton Street
9.07 mi · 6%
I 265 East
6.42 mi · 4%
Rockport Street
4.1 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 231

Merge slight left

64.5 mi · 01h 10m

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 03m
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 Pigeon
Leave By
10:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pigeon and Sunny near Nebraska.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 148.6 miles (239.1 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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 74.2 miles from Pigeon and 74.3 miles from Nebraska.

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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:54 AM CDT.

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 Pigeon and Nebraska, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pigeon and Sunny near Nebraska.

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 Pigeon and Nebraska. Straight-line distance: 109.4 mi (176.06 km).

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#1 Pigeon

Human settlement in Indiana, United States of America

Population1,095
Coordinates38.1000500, -87.0666700
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
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#2 Nebraska

Nebraska is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0636600, -85.4594100
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Start: Pigeon (-87.06667, 38.10005)
End: Nebraska (-85.45941, 39.06366)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 239 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 56m
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
19.84 L · about $19.76
Round trip
$39.52
10.48 gal · 39.68 L
Estimated CO2
46.6 kg one way
Round trip: 93.1 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 Pigeon, IN and Nebraska, IN. The current time in Pigeon is 22:46:45, although it is 23:46:45 in Nebraska.

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.