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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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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 25m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Vigo County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
11.7 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto West 600 South
2.9 mi · 5 min · West 600 South
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Continue on County Road 600 South
3.8 mi · 7 min · County Road 600 South
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Justus Street
99 m · 8 sec · South Justus Street
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Turn right onto East McConnell Street
1338 ft · 29 sec · East McConnell Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Michigan Street
85 m · 11 sec · South Michigan Street
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Turn left onto Benton Street
1444 ft · 29 sec · Benton Street
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Continue on East 600 South
1.5 mi · 3 min · East 600 South
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Turn right
6.5 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1285 ft · 35 sec · North Main Street
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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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Prairieton.
Mattoon station
Danville, Illinois
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and Otterbein. Straight-line distance: 175.56 mi (282.53 km).
#1 Evansville
The second most populous city in Indiana.
| Population | 118,407 |
| Coordinates | 37.9747600, -87.5558500 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Otterbein
City in Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,258 |
| Coordinates | 40.4905900, -87.0964000 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: Otterbein (-87.0964, 40.49059)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 325 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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