How far is Evansville, IN from Ogden Dunes, IN?
The driving distance from Evansville, IN to Ogden Dunes, IN is about 279.9 miles (450.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 252.8 miles (406.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 58m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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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
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Town in Indiana, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Evansville and Ogden Dunes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evansville and Ogden Dunes.
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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
47.3 mi · 1 hr
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Turn right onto State Road 14
9.5 mi · 13 min · State Road 14
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Take the ramp left
2584 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
41.1 mi · 46 min
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Turn right onto East 5th Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · East 5th Avenue
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Continue on Melton Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Melton Road
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Turn left onto East Dunes Highway
4.1 mi · 6 min · East Dunes Highway
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Turn left onto Hillcrest Road
2417 ft · 2 min · Hillcrest Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hillcrest Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Evansville and Ogden Dunes.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Evansville and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Ogden Dunes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Evansville to Ogden Dunes?
The road trip is about 279.9 miles (450.4 km) and usually takes 05h 59m 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?
Newport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.1 miles from Evansville and 139.8 miles from Ogden Dunes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 252.8 miles (406.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 5:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.22 one way or $74.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Evansville and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Ogden Dunes.
Stop Ideas Near Newport
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 Newport.
Danville, Illinois
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and Ogden Dunes. Straight-line distance: 252.79 mi (406.83 km).
#1 Evansville
The second most populous city in Indiana.
| Population | 118,407 |
| Coordinates | 37.9747600, -87.5558500 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ogden Dunes
Town in Porter County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 1,083 |
| Coordinates | 41.6228100, -87.1917000 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ogden Dunes (-87.1917, 41.62281)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 450 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 29m |
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 | $37.22 | $74.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $41.98 | $83.95 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $45.93 | $91.87 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $52.35 | $104.70 |
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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