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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Quick Snapshot
Road
203.94 mi
04h 16m
Flight
161.81 mi
260.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.81 mi
Kilometers
260.41 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
203.94 mi
Kilometers
328.21 km
Drive Time
04h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aurora
Wed, Apr 15, 8:14 AM EDT
Return by in Evansville
Wed, Apr 15, 11:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evansville
2026-04-15T02:58
Arrive Aurora
Wed, Apr 15, 7:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:17 AM to 1:17 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
8:26 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
Lanesville
IN

City in Harrison County, Indiana, United States of America

From Evansville
101.8 mi
02h 08m
To Aurora
102.1 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    37 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    101 m · 26 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    39 m · 7 sec · East Walnut Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Garvin Street

    990 ft · 22 sec · South Garvin Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto John Street

    74 m · 5 sec · John Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    1299 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto East Lloyd Expressway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · East Lloyd Expressway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Burkhardt Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Morgan Avenue

    2989 ft · 1 min · Morgan Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left

    2142 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    11.3 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Louisville

    3069 ft · 58 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    91.7 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 265 East, SR 62 East

    6.4 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 62: Jeffersonville, Charlestown

    1337 ft · 25 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    99 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight right

    29.4 mi · 42 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 8 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Clifty Drive

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Clifty Drive

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Michigan Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Michigan Road

  22. 22

    Turn left

    20.7 mi · 31 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Tanglewood Road

    135 m · 20 sec · South Tanglewood Road

  24. 24

    Turn right

    17.4 mi · 23 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Importing Street

    541 ft · 13 sec · Importing Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Mechanic Street

    80 m · 13 sec · Mechanic Street

  28. 28

    Turn right

    19 m · 5 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
92.3 mi · 45%
Morgan Avenue
11.9 mi · 6%
I 265 East
9.25 mi · 5%
Clifty Drive
5.63 mi · 3%
SR 62
5.39 mi · 3%
East Lloyd Expressway
4.22 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.1 mi
161.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lanesville
02h 08m from Evansville
Leave By
8:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

19 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 161.81 mi (260.41 km).

Evansville

#1 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Aurora

#2 Aurora

City in Dearborn County, Indiana, United States

Population3,698
Coordinates39.0570000, -84.9013400
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Start: Evansville (-87.55585, 37.97476)
End: Aurora (-84.90134, 39.057)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 328 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
7.2 gal
27.24 L · about $27.15
Round trip
$54.30
14.4 gal · 54.48 L
Estimated CO2
64 kg one way
Round trip: 128 kg / 282 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Indiana · Apr 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Evansville, IN and Aurora, IN. The current time in Evansville is 02:58:24, although it is 03:58:24 in Aurora.

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.