How far is DeMotte, IN from Evansville, IN?

The driving distance from DeMotte, IN to Evansville, IN is about 247.9 miles (399 km), with a travel time of about 04h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 223.3 miles (359.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 50m 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
247.94 mi
04h 25m
Flight
223.31 mi
359.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
223.31 mi
Kilometers
359.38 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
247.94 mi
Kilometers
399.02 km
Drive Time
04h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:23 AM CDT
Return by in DeMotte
Thu, Apr 23, 6:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave DeMotte
2026-04-22T21:58
Arrive Evansville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in DeMotte
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
Fairview Park
IN

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

From DeMotte
123.8 mi
02h 12m
To Evansville
124.1 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph WNW
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between DeMotte and Evansville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between DeMotte and Evansville.

  1. 1

    Start on North Halleck Street

    2116 ft · 1 min · North Halleck Street

  2. 2

    Continue on South Halleck Street

    2497 ft · 46 sec · South Halleck Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North State Road 10

    2.6 mi · 4 min · North State Road 10

  4. 4

    Continue on West State Road 10

    3.5 mi · 5 min · West State Road 10

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1379 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 14: Winamac

    2432 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto State Road 14

    9.2 mi · 13 min · State Road 14

  9. 9

    Turn left

    25.5 mi · 33 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    21.6 mi · 27 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    63.4 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    57.7 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    52 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    101 m · 26 sec

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right

    37 m · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between DeMotte and Evansville.

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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Road 14
205 mi · 83%
West State Road 10
12.2 mi · 5%
North State Road 10
2.62 mi · 1%
East Walnut Street
0.67 mi
South Halleck Street
0.47 mi
SR 14
0.46 mi
Longest Stretch

State Road 14

Continue straight

63.4 mi · 01h 21m

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 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.6 mi
223.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairview Park
02h 12m from DeMotte
Leave By
8:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving DeMotte and Sunny near Evansville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from DeMotte to Evansville?

The road trip is about 247.9 miles (399 km) and usually takes 04h 25m 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?

Fairview Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.8 miles from DeMotte and 124.1 miles from Evansville.

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

The direct path is about 223.3 miles (359.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 8:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.00 one way or $65.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around DeMotte and Sunny near Evansville.

Stop Ideas Near Fairview Park

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fairview Park, 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 Fairview Park.

BUS

Danville, Illinois

52 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Crawfordsville

60 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

62 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

85 mi away
45 East University Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between DeMotte and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 223.31 mi (359.38 km).

DeMotte

#1 DeMotte

City in Jasper County, Indiana, United States of America

Population3,814
Coordinates41.1950400, -87.1986400
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Evansville

#2 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: North Halleck Street (-87.198662, 41.195028)
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 399 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.75 gal
33.12 L · about $33.00
Round trip
$65.99
17.5 gal · 66.24 L
Estimated CO2
77.8 kg one way
Round trip: 155.5 kg / 343 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.00 $65.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $37.21 $74.43
Premium $4.65 $40.72 $81.45
Diesel $5.30 $46.41 $92.82

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between DeMotte and Evansville. The current time is 21:58:17.

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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.