How far is Winona Lake, IN from Nebraska, IN?
The driving distance from Winona Lake, IN to Nebraska, IN is about 194.6 miles (313.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150.7 miles (242.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 16m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 38m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Winona Lake and Nebraska.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winona Lake and Nebraska.
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Start on Park Avenue
1681 ft · 60 sec · Park Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Winona Avenue
60 m · 5 sec · Winona Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Winona Avenue
1.8 mi · 4 min · Winona Avenue
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Turn left onto South Buffalo Street
2507 ft · 45 sec · South Buffalo Street
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Continue on Fisher Avenue
8.2 mi · 12 min · Fisher Avenue
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Continue on State Road 15
2.6 mi · 4 min · State Road 15
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Continue on North Jefferson Street
11.4 mi · 17 min · North Jefferson Street
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Continue on North 500 West
6.4 mi · 9 min · North 500 West
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Continue on County Road 500 West
2271 ft · 38 sec · County Road 500 West
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Continue on North Cass Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Cass Street
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Continue on Cass Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Cass Street
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Turn left onto West Canal Street
954 ft · 22 sec · West Canal Street
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Turn right onto South Wabash Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Wabash Street
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Turn slight right onto Southwood Drive
14.4 mi · 20 min · Southwood Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Marion Street
2191 ft · 42 sec · East Marion Street
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Turn left onto North 800 West
4.1 mi · 6 min · North 800 West
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Continue on North Washington Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North Washington Street
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Continue on South 800 West
5.6 mi · 8 min · South 800 West
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Continue on State Road 13
3.2 mi · 5 min · State Road 13
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Continue on North 900 West
6 mi · 9 min · North 900 West
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Continue on North Anderson Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · North Anderson Street
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Turn right
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
9.3 mi · 11 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
32 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
12.9 mi · 17 min
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Merge slight left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right
1.6 km · 1 min
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Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South
12.3 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati, Southeastern Avenue
742 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati
38.8 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 421: Greensburg
2181 ft · 55 sec
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Turn right
532 ft · 12 sec
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto North Ireland Street
1854 ft · 38 sec · North Ireland Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2149 ft · 37 sec · West Main Street
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Turn slight right onto South Michigan Avenue
13.1 mi · 20 min · South Michigan Avenue
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Turn right onto West County Road 850 North
681 ft · 23 sec · West County Road 850 North
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Turn left onto North Old Michigan Road
8.6 mi · 16 min · North Old Michigan Road
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Turn right
6.1 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto East County Road 540 North
17 m · 3 sec · East County Road 540 North
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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 Winona Lake and Nebraska.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 74 East
Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati
38.8 mi · 00h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Winona Lake and Partly Sunny near Nebraska.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Winona Lake to Nebraska?
The road trip is about 194.6 miles (313.1 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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 91.9 miles from Winona Lake and 102.7 miles from Nebraska.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150.7 miles (242.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.9 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 9:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.91 one way or $51.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Winona Lake and Partly Sunny near Nebraska.
Stop Ideas Near Noblesville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Noblesville Housing Authority
Carmel City Hall
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Noblesville.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Winona Lake and Nebraska. Straight-line distance: 150.71 mi (242.55 km).
#1 Winona Lake
Town in Kosciusko County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 4,890 |
| Coordinates | 41.2272700, -85.8219300 |
| Altitude | 249 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Nebraska
Nebraska is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.0636600, -85.4594100 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
End: East County Road 540 North (-85.459475, 39.063621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 313 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $25.91 | $51.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.22 | $58.44 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $31.97 | $63.95 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $36.44 | $72.88 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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