How far is Evansville, IN from Coal Creek, IN?

The driving distance from Evansville, IN to Coal Creek, IN is about 156.9 miles (252.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.7 miles (229.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 56m 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
156.87 mi
03h 28m
Flight
142.76 mi
229.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.76 mi
Kilometers
229.75 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.87 mi
Kilometers
252.46 km
Drive Time
03h 28m

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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 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Coal Creek
Sat, May 30, 9:18 PM EDT
Return by in Evansville
Sat, May 30, 11:46 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evansville
2026-05-30T16:50
Arrive Coal Creek
Sat, May 30, 8:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 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
10:04 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
Sullivan
IN

City in the U.

From Evansville
78.5 mi
01h 44m
To Coal Creek
78.4 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
8 mph ENE
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Evansville and Coal Creek.

  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

    40.7 mi · 52 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto E County Road 1150 North

    3121 ft · 1 min · E County Road 1150 North

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Stringtown Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Stringtown Road

  10. 10

    Continue on South Stringtown Road

    1415 ft · 1 min · South Stringtown Road

  11. 11

    Continue on West Street

    2160 ft · 2 min · West Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 41 North
57.7 mi · 37%
Chicago
40.7 mi · 26%
Main Street
2.37 mi · 2%
South Stringtown Road
1.56 mi · 1%
East Walnut Street
0.67 mi
E County Road 1150 North
0.59 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 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.2 mi
142.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sullivan
01h 44m from Evansville
Leave By
10:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Evansville and Partly Sunny near Coal Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Evansville to Coal Creek?

The road trip is about 156.9 miles (252.5 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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?

Sullivan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.5 miles from Evansville and 78.4 miles from Coal Creek.

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

The direct path is about 142.7 miles (229.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 10:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.85 one way or $41.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Evansville and Partly Sunny near Coal Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Sullivan

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

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

RAIL

Mattoon station

94 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Effingham

98 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Crawfordsville

114 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Danville, Illinois

116 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and Coal Creek. Straight-line distance: 142.76 mi (229.75 km).

Evansville

#1 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Coal Creek

#2 Coal Creek

Unincorporated community in Fountain County, Indiana

Population1,555
Coordinates40.0364300, -87.3805700
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: Evansville (-87.55585, 37.97476)
End: Coal Creek (-87.38057, 40.03643)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 252 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.53 gal
20.95 L · about $20.85
Round trip
$41.71
11.06 gal · 41.9 L
Estimated CO2
49.1 kg one way
Round trip: 98.3 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.85 $41.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.52 $47.04
Premium $4.65 $25.74 $51.47
Diesel $5.30 $29.33 $58.66

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 · May 30, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Evansville, IN and Coal Creek, IN. The current time in Evansville is 16:50:04, although it is 17:50:04 in Coal Creek.

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.