How far is Evansville, IN from Cayuga, IN?

The driving distance from Evansville, IN to Cayuga, IN is about 145.7 miles (234.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.5 miles (219.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
145.69 mi
03h 11m
Flight
136.48 mi
219.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.48 mi
Kilometers
219.64 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.69 mi
Kilometers
234.46 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cayuga
Thu, Apr 23, 10:03 AM EDT
Return by in Evansville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evansville
2026-04-23T05:52
Arrive Cayuga
Thu, Apr 23, 9:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 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
10:38 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
Carlisle
IN

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

From Evansville
72.9 mi
01h 35m
To Cayuga
72.8 mi
01h 35m

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
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 22 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    33.7 mi · 43 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto County Road 480 North

    941 ft · 19 sec · County Road 480 North

  8. 8

    Continue on East Ferry Street

    1109 ft · 28 sec · East Ferry Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Grant Street

    1676 ft · 1 min · Grant Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 41 North
57.7 mi · 40%
Chicago
33.7 mi · 23%
East Walnut Street
0.67 mi
Grant Street
0.32 mi
East Ferry Street
0.21 mi
County Road 480 North
0.18 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 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
136.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carlisle
01h 35m from Evansville
Leave By
10:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Evansville and Mostly Sunny near Cayuga.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 145.7 miles (234.5 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?

Carlisle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.9 miles from Evansville and 72.8 miles from Cayuga.

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

The direct path is about 136.5 miles (219.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 10:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.38 one way or $38.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Evansville and Cayuga, 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 Mostly Sunny near Cayuga.

Stop Ideas Near Carlisle

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

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

RAIL

Effingham

100 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Mattoon station

101 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
BUS

Evansville, IN

112 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and Cayuga. Straight-line distance: 136.48 mi (219.64 km).

Evansville

#1 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

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

#2 Cayuga

Town in Indiana, USA

Population1,095
Coordinates39.9486500, -87.4597400
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Start: Evansville (-87.55585, 37.97476)
End: Cayuga (-87.45974, 39.94865)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 234 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.14 gal
19.46 L · about $19.38
Round trip
$38.77
10.28 gal · 38.92 L
Estimated CO2
45.7 kg one way
Round trip: 91.4 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.38 $38.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.86 $43.72
Premium $4.65 $23.92 $47.84
Diesel $5.30 $27.26 $54.53

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 Cayuga, IN. The current time in Evansville is 05:52:33, although it is 06:52:33 in Cayuga.

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.