How far is Vernon, IN from Nebraska, IN?

The driving distance from Vernon, IN to Nebraska, IN is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.49 mi
00h 15m
Flight
9.72 mi
15.65 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.72 mi
Kilometers
15.65 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
10.49 mi
Kilometers
16.89 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nebraska
Thu, Oct 15, 5:40 PM EDT
Return by in Vernon
Thu, Oct 15, 5:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vernon
2026-10-15T17:24
Arrive Nebraska
Thu, Oct 15, 5:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:15 AM to 7:15 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Vernon
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
North Vernon
IN

City in Indiana, United States

From Vernon
6 mi
00h 07m
To Nebraska
4.5 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
This Afternoon

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph S
Destination
77°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pike Street

    87 m · 17 sec · Pike Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Brown Street

    678 ft · 34 sec · Brown Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Poplar Street

    552 ft · 9 sec · Poplar Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Roads 3 & 7

    2833 ft · 2 min · State Roads 3 & 7

  5. 5

    Continue on South State Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · South State Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1225 ft · 29 sec · East Walnut Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Buckeye Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Buckeye Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    12 m · 1 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    8.6 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East County Road 540 North

    17 m · 3 sec · East County Road 540 North

  11. 11

    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 Vernon and Nebraska.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
104.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Buckeye Street
10 mi · 96%
South State Street
0.95 mi · 9%
State Roads 3 & 7
0.54 mi · 5%
East Walnut Street
0.23 mi · 2%
Brown Street
0.13 mi · 1%
Poplar Street
0.1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Buckeye Street

Exit the roundabout

8.64 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.8 mi
9.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Vernon
00h 07m from Vernon
Leave By
8:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Vernon and Mostly Cloudy near Nebraska.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 10.5 miles (16.9 km) and usually takes 00h 15m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

North Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from Vernon and 4.5 miles from Nebraska.

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

The direct path is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.43 one way or $2.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms around Vernon and Mostly Cloudy near Nebraska.

Stop Ideas Near North Vernon

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

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

RAIL

Connersville station

83 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

85 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

94 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

96 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vernon and Nebraska. Straight-line distance: 9.72 mi (15.65 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Vernon

Town in Indiana, United States

Population314
Coordinates38.9847800, -85.6094100
Altitude202
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: Pike Street (-85.609322, 38.984772)
End: East County Road 540 North (-85.459475, 39.063621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.37 gal
1.4 L · about $1.43
Round trip
$2.86
0.74 gal · 2.8 L
Estimated CO2
3.3 kg one way
Round trip: 6.6 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $1.43 $2.86
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.65 $3.30
Premium $4.99 $1.85 $3.69
Diesel $6.62 $2.45 $4.90

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Vernon and Nebraska. The current time is 17:24:40.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.