How far is Evansville, IN from Lancaster, IN?
The driving distance from Evansville, IN to Lancaster, IN is about 165 miles (265.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125.2 miles (201.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 33m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.
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 Crawford County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Evansville and Lancaster.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evansville and Lancaster.
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Start on the route
37 m · 14 sec
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Turn left
101 m · 26 sec
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Turn right onto East Walnut Street
39 m · 7 sec · East Walnut Street
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Turn right onto South Garvin Street
990 ft · 22 sec · South Garvin Street
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Turn right onto John Street
74 m · 5 sec · John Street
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Take the ramp slight left
1299 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Lloyd Expressway
4.2 mi · 5 min · East Lloyd Expressway
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Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Burkhardt Road
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Turn right onto Morgan Avenue
2989 ft · 1 min · Morgan Avenue
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Turn left
2142 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
11.3 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Louisville
3069 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
91.7 mi · 1 hr 40 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 265 East, SR 62 East
6.4 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North, I 65 South: Indianapolis, Louisville
1772 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Indianapolis
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
23.1 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 56: Salem, Scottsburg
1078 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right onto West McClain Avenue
10.9 mi · 17 min · West McClain Avenue
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Continue straight
5.7 mi · 8 min
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Turn right
6.9 mi · 12 min
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Turn slight right onto North 700 West
40 m · 6 sec · North 700 West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 700 West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Evansville and Lancaster.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 64 East
Merge slight left
91.7 mi · 01h 40m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Evansville and Mostly Sunny near Lancaster.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Evansville to Lancaster?
The road trip is about 165 miles (265.5 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?
Leavenworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.4 miles from Evansville and 82.6 miles from Lancaster.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125.2 miles (201.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.8 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 10:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.95 one way or $43.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Evansville and Lancaster, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Evansville and Mostly Sunny near Lancaster.
Stop Ideas Near Leavenworth
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 Leavenworth.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and Lancaster. Straight-line distance: 125.18 mi (201.46 km).
#1 Evansville
The second most populous city in Indiana.
| Population | 118,407 |
| Coordinates | 37.9747600, -87.5558500 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lancaster
Township in Wells County, Indiana
| Population | 1,494 |
| Coordinates | 38.8314500, -85.5185700 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lancaster (-85.51857, 38.83145)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 266 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
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 | $21.95 | $43.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.75 | $49.50 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.09 | $54.17 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.87 | $61.74 |
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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