How far is Evansville, IN from Aurora, IN?
The driving distance from Evansville, IN to Aurora, IN is about 203.9 miles (328.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 161.8 miles (260.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 33m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 16m.
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.
City in Harrison County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Evansville and Aurora.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evansville and Aurora.
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Start on the route
37 m · 14 sec
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Turn left
101 m · 26 sec
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Turn right onto East Walnut Street
39 m · 7 sec · East Walnut Street
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Turn right onto South Garvin Street
990 ft · 22 sec · South Garvin Street
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Turn right onto John Street
74 m · 5 sec · John Street
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Take the ramp slight left
1299 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Lloyd Expressway
4.2 mi · 5 min · East Lloyd Expressway
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Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Burkhardt Road
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Turn right onto Morgan Avenue
2989 ft · 1 min · Morgan Avenue
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Turn left
2142 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
11.3 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Louisville
3069 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
91.7 mi · 1 hr 40 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 265 East, SR 62 East
6.4 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 62: Jeffersonville, Charlestown
1337 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left
99 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right
29.4 mi · 42 min
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Continue straight
5.1 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto Clifty Drive
5.6 mi · 9 min · Clifty Drive
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Turn left onto Michigan Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Michigan Road
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Turn left
20.7 mi · 31 min
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Turn right onto South Tanglewood Road
135 m · 20 sec · South Tanglewood Road
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Turn right
17.4 mi · 23 min
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Importing Street
541 ft · 13 sec · Importing Street
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Turn right onto Mechanic Street
80 m · 13 sec · Mechanic Street
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Turn right
19 m · 5 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 Evansville and Aurora.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 64 East
Merge slight left
91.7 mi · 01h 40m
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 Evansville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Aurora.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Evansville to Aurora?
The road trip is about 203.9 miles (328.2 km) and usually takes 04h 16m 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?
Lanesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.8 miles from Evansville and 102.1 miles from Aurora.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 161.8 miles (260.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.1 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 8:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.15 one way or $54.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Evansville and Aurora, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Evansville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Aurora.
Stop Ideas Near Lanesville
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 Lanesville.
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 161.81 mi (260.41 km).
#1 Evansville
The second most populous city in Indiana.
| Population | 118,407 |
| Coordinates | 37.9747600, -87.5558500 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Aurora
City in Dearborn County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 3,698 |
| Coordinates | 39.0570000, -84.9013400 |
| Altitude | 148 |
| Country | United States |
End: Aurora (-84.90134, 39.057)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 328 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 32m |
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 | $27.15 | $54.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.62 | $61.24 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $33.51 | $67.02 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $38.19 | $76.38 |
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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