How far is Evansville, IN from Highland, IN?

The driving distance from Evansville, IN to Highland, IN is about 134.3 miles (216.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126 miles (202.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
134.33 mi
02h 58m
Flight
126.03 mi
202.82 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.03 mi
Kilometers
202.82 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.33 mi
Kilometers
216.18 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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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 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Highland
Sun, Apr 19, 6:44 AM EDT
Return by in Evansville
Sun, Apr 19, 8:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evansville
2026-04-19T02:46
Arrive Highland
Sun, Apr 19, 5:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:58 AM to 1:58 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Evansville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Oaktown
IN

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

From Evansville
67.2 mi
01h 29m
To Highland
67.1 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph WNW
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 18 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    21.9 mi · 28 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    2008 ft · 55 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1031 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Turn sharp left onto East County Road 600 South

    649 ft · 29 sec · East County Road 600 South

  10. 10

    Continue on East County Road 600 South

    2311 ft · 2 min · East County Road 600 South

  11. 11

    Turn left

    6 m · 1 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 41 North
57.7 mi · 43%
Chicago
22.3 mi · 17%
East Walnut Street
0.67 mi
East County Road 600 South
0.56 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 comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
126 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oaktown
01h 29m from Evansville
Leave By
12:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Evansville and Sunny near Highland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 134.3 miles (216.2 km) and usually takes 02h 58m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Oaktown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.2 miles from Evansville and 67.1 miles from Highland.

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

The direct path is about 126 miles (202.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.87 one way or $35.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Evansville and Sunny near Highland.

Stop Ideas Near Oaktown

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

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

RAIL

Effingham

99 mi away
401 West National Ave.
BUS

Evansville, IN

100 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
RAIL

Mattoon station

105 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and Highland. Straight-line distance: 126.03 mi (202.82 km).

Evansville

#1 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

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

#2 Highland

Unincorporated town in Vermillion County, Indiana, United States

Population22,283
Coordinates39.7944800, -87.3958500
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: Evansville (-87.55585, 37.97476)
End: Highland (-87.39585, 39.79448)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 216 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.74 gal
17.94 L · about $17.87
Round trip
$35.75
9.48 gal · 35.88 L
Estimated CO2
42.1 kg one way
Round trip: 84.2 kg / 186 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.87 $35.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.16 $40.32
Premium $4.65 $22.06 $44.12
Diesel $5.30 $25.14 $50.28

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Evansville, IN and Highland, IN. The current time in Evansville is 02:46:25, although it is 03:46:25 in Highland.

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.