How far is Evansville, IN from DeMotte, IN?

The driving distance from Evansville, IN to DeMotte, IN is about 247.5 miles (398.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 223.3 miles (359.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 41m 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
247.46 mi
05h 20m
Flight
223.31 mi
359.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
223.31 mi
Kilometers
359.38 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
247.46 mi
Kilometers
398.25 km
Drive Time
05h 20m

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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 05h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in DeMotte
Thu, Apr 23, 6:36 AM CDT
Return by in Evansville
Thu, Apr 23, 11:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evansville
2026-04-23T01:15
Arrive DeMotte
Thu, Apr 23, 6:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:21 AM to 1:21 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:18 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
Fairview Park
IN

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

From Evansville
123.8 mi
02h 40m
To DeMotte
123.6 mi
02h 40m

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 CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    63.3 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    47.3 mi · 1 hr

  8. 8

    Turn right onto State Road 14

    9.5 mi · 13 min · State Road 14

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left

    2584 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 10: Roselawn, Demotte

    1361 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West State Road 10

    3.4 mi · 5 min · West State Road 10

  13. 13

    Continue on North State Road 10

    2.6 mi · 4 min · North State Road 10

  14. 14

    Continue on South Halleck Street

    2497 ft · 50 sec · South Halleck Street

  15. 15

    Continue on North Halleck Street

    2116 ft · 1 min · North Halleck Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Halleck Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chicago
111 mi · 45%
US 41 North
57.7 mi · 23%
State Road 14
18.4 mi · 7%
West State Road 10
3.43 mi · 1%
North State Road 10
2.62 mi · 1%
East Walnut Street
0.67 mi
Longest Stretch

Chicago

Turn straight onto Chicago

63.3 mi · 01h 21m

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
05h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.2 mi
223.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairview Park
02h 40m from Evansville
Leave By
6:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Evansville and Mostly Sunny near DeMotte.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 247.5 miles (398.3 km) and usually takes 05h 20m 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?

Fairview Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.8 miles from Evansville and 123.6 miles from DeMotte.

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

The direct path is about 223.3 miles (359.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 6:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.92 one way or $65.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Evansville and Mostly Sunny near DeMotte.

Stop Ideas Near Fairview Park

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

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

BUS

Danville, Illinois

52 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Crawfordsville

60 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

62 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

85 mi away
45 East University Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and DeMotte. Straight-line distance: 223.31 mi (359.38 km).

Evansville

#1 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

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

#2 DeMotte

City in Jasper County, Indiana, United States of America

Population3,814
Coordinates41.1950400, -87.1986400
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Start: Evansville (-87.55585, 37.97476)
End: DeMotte (-87.19864, 41.19504)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 398 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.73 gal
33.05 L · about $32.92
Round trip
$65.84
17.46 gal · 66.1 L
Estimated CO2
77.6 kg one way
Round trip: 155.2 kg / 342 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.92 $65.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $37.13 $74.26
Premium $4.65 $40.63 $81.26
Diesel $5.30 $46.30 $92.61

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

There is no time difference between Evansville and DeMotte. The current time is 01:15:36.

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.