How far is Eel River, IN from Evansville, IN?
The driving distance from Eel River, IN to Evansville, IN is about 116.7 miles (187.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.1 miles (154.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Daviess County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eel River and Evansville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eel River and Evansville.
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Start on West County Road 450 South
29 m · 4 sec · West County Road 450 South
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Continue on South County Road 75 West
597 ft · 31 sec · South County Road 75 West
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Turn left onto West County Road 450 South
1.2 km · 3 min · West County Road 450 South
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Turn right
3.2 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto East 9th Street
1707 ft · 36 sec · East 9th Street
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Turn right onto Fair Street
1760 ft · 40 sec · Fair Street
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Turn left onto 14th Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · 14th Street
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Turn right
4.4 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto Seventh Street
602 ft · 15 sec · Seventh Street
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Continue on Hochstetler Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · Hochstetler Street
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Keep slight right
4 mi · 6 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
3.1 mi · 6 min
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Turn straight onto South Commercial Street
3 mi · 4 min · South Commercial Street
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Turn slight left
16.4 mi · 24 min
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Turn left onto Ellen Street
1299 ft · 26 sec · Ellen Street
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Continue on County Road 425 E
1.8 mi · 3 min · County Road 425 E
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Turn left
1.5 km · 2 min
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Take the ramp right
1491 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
68.1 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 66 West: Lloyd Expressway
2371 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Lloyd Expressway
4.8 mi · 6 min · East Lloyd Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41 South
1073 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
1374 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto East Walnut Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street
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Turn right
101 m · 26 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
37 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eel River and Evansville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
County Road 425 E
Merge slight left
68.1 mi · 01h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Eel River and Sunny near Evansville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eel River to Evansville?
The road trip is about 116.7 miles (187.8 km) and usually takes 02h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59 miles from Eel River and 57.7 miles from Evansville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.1 miles (154.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.54 one way or $31.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Eel River and Evansville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Eel River and Sunny near Evansville.
Stop Ideas Near Washington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Washington.
Evansville, IN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eel River and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 96.05 mi (154.58 km).
#1 Eel River
Unincorporated community in Clay County, Indiana
| Population | 3,888 |
| Coordinates | 39.3233700, -87.1236200 |
| Altitude | 168 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Evansville
The second most populous city in Indiana.
| Population | 118,407 |
| Coordinates | 37.9747600, -87.5558500 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 188 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $15.54 | $31.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.52 | $35.04 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.17 | $38.35 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.85 | $43.70 |
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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