How far is Evansville, IN from Princes Lakes, IN?

The driving distance from Evansville, IN to Princes Lakes, IN is about 160.7 miles (258.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.5 miles (198.8 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
160.77 mi
03h 16m
Flight
123.53 mi
198.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.53 mi
Kilometers
198.81 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.77 mi
Kilometers
258.74 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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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 03h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Princes Lakes
Thu, Apr 23, 4:14 AM EDT
Return by in Evansville
Thu, Apr 23, 6:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evansville
2026-04-22T23:58
Arrive Princes Lakes
Thu, Apr 23, 3:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 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
10:26 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
Newberry
IN

City in Greene County, Indiana, United States of America

From Evansville
80.4 mi
01h 38m
To Princes Lakes
80.4 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Evansville and Princes Lakes.

  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

    130.3 mi · 2 hr 21 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 44, SR 252

    1717 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    8 m · 1 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Morgantown Road

    676 ft · 14 sec · Morgantown Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Morgantown Road

    28 m · 1 sec · Morgantown Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Morgantown Road

    8.7 mi · 13 min · Morgantown Road

  17. 17

    Continue on West Washington Street

    2344 ft · 39 sec · West Washington Street

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto IN-135;IN-252

    6.1 mi · 9 min · IN-135;IN-252

  19. 19

    Turn right

    76 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South County Road 300 West

    3.2 mi · 8 min · South County Road 300 West

  21. 21

    Continue on West County Road 750 South

    3.3 mi · 8 min · West County Road 750 South

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Howard Prince Drive

    2435 ft · 2 min · Howard Prince Drive

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Dyson Drive

    1515 ft · 1 min · Dyson Drive

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Lakeview Drive

    891 ft · 46 sec · West Lakeview Drive

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Hoover Drive

    1854 ft · 1 min · Hoover Drive

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hoover Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Morgan Avenue
131 mi · 81%
Morgantown Road
8.8 mi · 5%
East Lloyd Expressway
4.22 mi · 3%
West County Road 750 South
3.32 mi · 2%
South County Road 300 West
3.15 mi · 2%
IN-135
3.05 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Morgan Avenue

Merge slight left

130 mi · 02h 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
03h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.2 mi
123.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newberry
01h 38m from Evansville
Leave By
10:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Evansville and Sunny near Princes Lakes.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Evansville to Princes Lakes?

The road trip is about 160.7 miles (258.7 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?

Newberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.4 miles from Evansville and 80.4 miles from Princes Lakes.

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

The direct path is about 123.5 miles (198.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.2 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 $21.38 one way or $42.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Evansville and Sunny near Princes Lakes.

Stop Ideas Near Newberry

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

116 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

119 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and Princes Lakes. Straight-line distance: 123.53 mi (198.81 km).

Evansville

#1 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Princes Lakes

#2 Princes Lakes

City in Johnson County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,330
Coordinates39.3536600, -86.0980500
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Start: Evansville (-87.55585, 37.97476)
End: Princes Lakes (-86.09805, 39.35366)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 259 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.67 gal
21.48 L · about $21.38
Round trip
$42.76
11.34 gal · 42.96 L
Estimated CO2
50.4 kg one way
Round trip: 100.8 kg / 222 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.38 $42.76
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.11 $48.23
Premium $4.65 $26.39 $52.78
Diesel $5.30 $30.07 $60.15

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Evansville, IN and Princes Lakes, IN. The current time in Evansville is 23:58:27, although it is 00:58:27 in Princes Lakes.

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.