How far is Evansville, IN from LaPorte, IN?

The driving distance from Evansville, IN to LaPorte, IN is about 314.5 miles (506.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 255.1 miles (410.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
314.48 mi
06h 28m
Flight
255.07 mi
410.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
255.07 mi
Kilometers
410.5 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
314.48 mi
Kilometers
506.11 km
Drive Time
06h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in LaPorte
Thu, Apr 23, 11:09 AM CDT
Return by in Evansville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evansville
2026-04-23T04:41
Arrive LaPorte
Thu, Apr 23, 11:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:28 PM to 1:58 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Evansville
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Homecroft
IN

Included town in Indianapolis

From Evansville
157.3 mi
03h 14m
To LaPorte
157.2 mi
03h 14m

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
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    37 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    101 m · 26 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    39 m · 7 sec · East Walnut Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Garvin Street

    990 ft · 22 sec · South Garvin Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto John Street

    74 m · 5 sec · John Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    1299 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto East Lloyd Expressway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · East Lloyd Expressway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Burkhardt Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Morgan Avenue

    2989 ft · 1 min · Morgan Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left

    2142 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    152.8 mi · 2 hr 46 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 465 West, I 74 West: Peoria

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Chicago

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight right

    17.9 mi · 20 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    36.1 mi · 39 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 43: West Lafayette, Brookston

    1642 ft · 45 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 43: Battle Ground, Lake Shafer, Lake Freeman

    71 m · 6 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto North River Road

    17.9 mi · 31 min · North River Road

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    52.8 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  24. 24

    Turn left

    3.1 mi · 6 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West State Road 2

    9.5 mi · 14 min · West State Road 2

  26. 26

    Continue on J Street

    2062 ft · 1 min · J Street

  27. 27

    Turn slight right onto Lincolnway

    2551 ft · 2 min · Lincolnway

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lincolnway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Morgan Avenue
153 mi · 49%
North River Road
70.7 mi · 22%
US 52 West
36.5 mi · 12%
I 65 North
19 mi · 6%
I 465 West
14.6 mi · 5%
West State Road 2
9.54 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Morgan Avenue

Merge slight left

153 mi · 02h 46m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 28m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.4 mi
255.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Homecroft
03h 14m from Evansville
Leave By
11:04 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Evansville and Mostly Sunny near LaPorte.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 314.5 miles (506.1 km) and usually takes 06h 28m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Homecroft is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.3 miles from Evansville and 157.2 miles from LaPorte.

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

The direct path is about 255.1 miles (410.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.4 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.86 one way or $83.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Homecroft

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Homecroft and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 13.5 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 9.5 mi away

Whiteland Town Hall

Whiteland , IN
549 E Main St, Whiteland, IN 46184
Rating 4.2/5 6 reviews City Hall
City Centre
Nearby stop 7.9 mi away

City Centre

Indianapolis , IN
W Empire St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Homecroft.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

11 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

78 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

80 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

85 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and LaPorte. Straight-line distance: 255.07 mi (410.5 km).

Evansville

#1 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

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

#2 LaPorte

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

Population22,053
Coordinates41.6106000, -86.7225200
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: Evansville (-87.55585, 37.97476)
End: LaPorte (-86.72252, 41.6106)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 506 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.1 gal
42.01 L · about $41.86
Round trip
$83.72
22.2 gal · 84.02 L
Estimated CO2
98.6 kg one way
Round trip: 197.3 kg / 435 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $41.86 $83.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $47.21 $94.42
Premium $4.65 $51.66 $103.32
Diesel $5.30 $58.87 $117.75

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 LaPorte. The current time is 04:41:04.

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.