How far is Evansville, IN from Scott, IN?

The driving distance from Evansville, IN to Scott, IN is about 348.2 miles (560.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 280.5 miles (451.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
348.19 mi
06h 45m
Flight
280.5 mi
451.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
280.5 mi
Kilometers
451.42 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
348.19 mi
Kilometers
560.35 km
Drive Time
06h 45m

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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 06h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scott
Mon, Nov 9, 1:37 AM EST
Return by in Evansville
Mon, Nov 9, 7:22 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evansville
2026-11-08T17:52
Arrive Scott
Mon, Nov 9, 12:37 AM CST
Route Timing
06h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:45 PM to 3:15 PM EST

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

Leave by
10:30 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Evansville
8:00 PM CST
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
Warren Park
IN

Included town in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

From Evansville
174.1 mi
03h 22m
To Scott
174 mi
03h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
1 to 8 mph WSW
Destination
33°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 2:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    162.4 mi · 2 hr 58 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North: Fort Wayne

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    105.4 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West, US 33 North: Goshen Road

    1.2 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    17.9 mi · 22 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Baseline Road

    7.2 mi · 11 min · North Baseline Road

  18. 18

    Continue on South Orange Street

    3033 ft · 1 min · South Orange Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Jefferson Street

    1335 ft · 26 sec · West Jefferson Street

  20. 20

    Continue on West Albion Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · West Albion Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North 290 West

    3.4 mi · 4 min · North 290 West

  22. 22

    Turn left onto US Highway 6

    3 mi · 4 min · US Highway 6

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North 600 West

    5.3 mi · 7 min · North 600 West

  24. 24

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on South 600 West

    3.4 mi · 4 min · South 600 West

  26. 26

    Continue on South 600 West

    3 mi · 7 min · South 600 West

  27. 27

    Turn left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  28. 28

    Turn right onto State Route 5

    1 km · 1 min · State Route 5

  29. 29

    Continue on South Van Buren Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Van Buren Street

  30. 30

    Continue on State Route 5

    3 mi · 5 min · State Route 5

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Road 120

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Road 120

  32. 32

    Turn left onto North 675 West

    2764 ft · 1 min · North 675 West

  33. 33

    Turn right

    41 m · 11 sec

  34. 34

    Turn left

    46 m · 11 sec

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Morgan Avenue
175 mi · 50%
I 69 North
110 mi · 31%
US 30 West
18.6 mi · 5%
North Baseline Road
7.2 mi · 2%
South 600 West
6.41 mi · 2%
North 600 West
5.27 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Morgan Avenue

Merge slight left

162 mi · 02h 58m

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 45m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.7 mi
280.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warren Park
03h 22m from Evansville
Leave By
10:30 PM CST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving Evansville and Mostly Clear near Scott.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 348.2 miles (560.3 km) and usually takes 06h 45m 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?

Warren Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 174.1 miles from Evansville and 174 miles from Scott.

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

The direct path is about 280.5 miles (451.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.7 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 CST. 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 $44.76 one way or $89.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around Evansville and Mostly Clear near Scott.

Stop Ideas Near Warren Park

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

10 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

78 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Connersville station

80 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

80 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and Scott. Straight-line distance: 280.5 mi (451.42 km).

Evansville

#1 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
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#2 Scott

Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States

Population823
Coordinates41.7336600, -85.5569300
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Start: Evansville (-87.55585, 37.97476)
End: Scott (-85.55693, 41.73366)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 560 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.29 gal
46.51 L · about $44.76
Round trip
$89.52
24.58 gal · 93.02 L
Estimated CO2
109.2 kg one way
Round trip: 218.4 kg / 481 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.64 $44.76 $89.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $52.23 $104.46
Premium $4.79 $58.82 $117.64
Diesel $6.65 $81.75 $163.51

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 · Nov 08, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Evansville, IN and Scott, IN. The current time in Evansville is 17:52:17, although it is 18:52:17 in Scott.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.