How far is Evansville, IN from Otterbein, IN?

The driving distance from Evansville, IN to Otterbein, IN is about 201.6 miles (324.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 175.5 miles (282.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
201.65 mi
04h 25m
Flight
175.56 mi
282.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.56 mi
Kilometers
282.53 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
201.65 mi
Kilometers
324.52 km
Drive Time
04h 25m

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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 04h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Otterbein
Sun, May 31, 7:39 AM EDT
Return by in Evansville
Sun, May 31, 11:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evansville
2026-05-31T02:13
Arrive Otterbein
Sun, May 31, 6:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:26 AM to 1:26 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Evansville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Prairieton
IN

Township in Vigo County, Indiana

From Evansville
100.9 mi
02h 12m
To Otterbein
100.7 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph ENE
Destination
78°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    63.3 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    11.7 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West 600 South

    2.9 mi · 5 min · West 600 South

  9. 9

    Continue on County Road 600 South

    3.8 mi · 7 min · County Road 600 South

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Justus Street

    99 m · 8 sec · South Justus Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East McConnell Street

    1338 ft · 29 sec · East McConnell Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Michigan Street

    85 m · 11 sec · South Michigan Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Benton Street

    1444 ft · 29 sec · Benton Street

  14. 14

    Continue on East 600 South

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East 600 South

  15. 15

    Turn right

    6.5 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1285 ft · 35 sec · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chicago
74.9 mi · 37%
US 41 North
57.7 mi · 29%
County Road 600 South
3.76 mi · 2%
West 600 South
2.87 mi · 1%
East 600 South
1.46 mi · 1%
East Walnut Street
0.67 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.1 mi
175.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Prairieton
02h 12m from Evansville
Leave By
8:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Evansville and Mostly Sunny near Otterbein.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 201.6 miles (324.5 km) and usually takes 04h 25m 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?

Prairieton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.9 miles from Evansville and 100.7 miles from Otterbein.

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

The direct path is about 175.5 miles (282.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 8:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.85 one way or $53.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Prairieton

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

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

RAIL

Mattoon station

78 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

84 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Crawfordsville

90 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

92 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and Otterbein. Straight-line distance: 175.56 mi (282.53 km).

Evansville

#1 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

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

#2 Otterbein

City in Indiana, United States of America

Population1,258
Coordinates40.4905900, -87.0964000
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: Evansville (-87.55585, 37.97476)
End: Otterbein (-87.0964, 40.49059)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 325 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.12 gal
26.94 L · about $26.85
Round trip
$53.70
14.24 gal · 53.88 L
Estimated CO2
63.3 kg one way
Round trip: 126.6 kg / 279 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.85 $53.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.28 $60.56
Premium $4.65 $33.14 $66.27
Diesel $5.30 $37.76 $75.53

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 · May 31, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Evansville, IN and Otterbein, IN. The current time in Evansville is 02:13:28, although it is 03:13:28 in Otterbein.

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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.