How far is Evansville, IN from Attica, IN?

The driving distance from Evansville, IN to Attica, IN is about 180.4 miles (290.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.1 miles (259.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 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
180.41 mi
03h 55m
Flight
161.1 mi
259.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.1 mi
Kilometers
259.26 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.41 mi
Kilometers
290.34 km
Drive Time
03h 55m

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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 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Attica
Thu, Apr 23, 7:05 AM EDT
Return by in Evansville
Thu, Apr 23, 10:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evansville
2026-04-23T02:09
Arrive Attica
Thu, Apr 23, 6:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 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
9:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Evansville
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
Shelburn
IN

Town of the United States

From Evansville
90.3 mi
01h 57m
To Attica
90.1 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 18 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    37 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    101 m · 30 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    52.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 North, US 150: Terre Haute

    57.7 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Chicago

    45.2 mi · 58 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 74 East

    2861 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41: Attica, Veedersburg

    2089 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto County Road 100 East

    139 m · 8 sec · County Road 100 East

  11. 11

    Continue on South Council Street

    11.6 mi · 17 min · South Council Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Jackson Street

    1162 ft · 24 sec · East Jackson Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Perry Street

    554 ft · 15 sec · South Perry Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Perry Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 41 North
57.7 mi · 32%
Chicago
45.2 mi · 25%
South Council Street
11.6 mi · 6%
I 74 East
11.6 mi · 6%
East Walnut Street
0.67 mi
US 41
0.4 mi
Longest Stretch

US 41 North

Take the exit slight right toward US 41 North, US 150: Terre Haute

57.7 mi · 01h 18m

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 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.3 mi
161.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shelburn
01h 57m from Evansville
Leave By
9:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Evansville and Sunny near Attica.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 180.4 miles (290.3 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?

Shelburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.3 miles from Evansville and 90.1 miles from Attica.

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

The direct path is about 161.1 miles (259.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 9:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.02 one way or $48.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Evansville and Attica, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Evansville and Sunny near Attica.

Stop Ideas Near Shelburn

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

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

RAIL

Mattoon station

91 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Effingham

100 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Crawfordsville

105 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Danville, Illinois

107 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and Attica. Straight-line distance: 161.1 mi (259.26 km).

Evansville

#1 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
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#2 Attica

City in Logan Township, Fountain County, Indiana

Population3,324
Coordinates40.2942000, -87.2489000
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: Evansville (-87.55585, 37.97476)
End: Attica (-87.2489, 40.2942)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 290 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.37 gal
24.1 L · about $24.02
Round trip
$48.04
12.74 gal · 48.2 L
Estimated CO2
56.6 kg one way
Round trip: 113.2 kg / 250 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.02 $48.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.09 $54.18
Premium $4.65 $29.65 $59.29
Diesel $5.30 $33.79 $67.57

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Evansville, IN and Attica, IN. The current time in Evansville is 02:09:46, although it is 03:09:46 in Attica.

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.