How far is Evansville, IN from Lake Dalecarlia, IN?
The driving distance from Evansville, IN to Lake Dalecarlia, IN is about 248.2 miles (399.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 232 miles (373.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 04m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Vermillion County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Evansville and Lake Dalecarlia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evansville and Lake Dalecarlia.
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Start on the route
37 m · 14 sec
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Turn left
101 m · 30 sec
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Turn left onto East Walnut Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street
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Turn left
52.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41 North, US 150: Terre Haute
57.7 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Turn straight onto Chicago
63.3 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Continue straight
66.7 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Turn right onto West 181st Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · West 181st Avenue
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Continue on West Commercial Avenue
2.1 mi · 5 min · West Commercial Avenue
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Turn left onto Burr Street
1.2 km · 3 min · Burr Street
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Continue on 175th Avenue
1309 ft · 58 sec · 175th Avenue
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Continue on Mount Street
1.8 mi · 7 min · Mount Street
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Continue on Eastview Place
604 ft · 30 sec · Eastview Place
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Lakeview Drive
1404 ft · 1 min · South Lakeview Drive
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Turn left onto Clark Street
843 ft · 42 sec · Clark Street
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Turn left onto Burr Oak Terrace
671 ft · 35 sec · Burr Oak Terrace
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Turn left onto East Drive
6 m · 1 sec · East Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Evansville and Lake Dalecarlia.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Chicago
Continue straight
66.7 mi · 01h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Evansville and Mostly Sunny near Lake Dalecarlia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Evansville to Lake Dalecarlia?
The road trip is about 248.2 miles (399.4 km) and usually takes 05h 32m 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 124.2 miles from Evansville and 124 miles from Lake Dalecarlia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 232 miles (373.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 5:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.03 one way or $66.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Evansville and Mostly Sunny near Lake Dalecarlia.
Stop Ideas Near Fairview Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fairview Park.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and Lake Dalecarlia. Straight-line distance: 232.04 mi (373.44 km).
#1 Evansville
The second most populous city in Indiana.
| Population | 118,407 |
| Coordinates | 37.9747600, -87.5558500 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Dalecarlia
Census-designated place in Lake County, Indiana
| Population | 1,355 |
| Coordinates | 41.3308700, -87.3947600 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Dalecarlia (-87.39476, 41.33087)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 399 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $33.03 | $66.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $37.26 | $74.51 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $40.77 | $81.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $46.46 | $92.93 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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