How far is Evansville, IN from Scottsburg, IN?

The driving distance from Evansville, IN to Scottsburg, IN is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.72 mi
01h 03m
Flight
28.38 mi
45.67 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.38 mi
Kilometers
45.67 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.72 mi
Kilometers
65.53 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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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 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scottsburg
Tue, May 12, 9:06 PM EDT
Return by in Evansville
Tue, May 12, 9:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evansville
2026-05-12T19:03
Arrive Scottsburg
Tue, May 12, 8:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Evansville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Elberfeld
IN

Town in Indiana

From Evansville
20.4 mi
00h 31m
To Scottsburg
20.4 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph S
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.3 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Louisville

    3069 ft · 58 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 61: Lynnville, Boonville

    1665 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    31 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    3175 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on North Main Street

    3257 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on County Road 300 W

    1.5 mi · 3 min · County Road 300 W

  19. 19

    Continue on County Road 1400 North

    6.3 mi · 11 min · County Road 1400 North

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East County Road 900 South

    2490 ft · 2 min · East County Road 900 South

  21. 21

    Continue on 900 South

    1 km · 2 min · 900 South

  22. 22

    Continue on County Road 925 South

    594 ft · 27 sec · County Road 925 South

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 200 East

    1397 ft · 1 min · 200 East

  24. 24

    Continue on 950 South

    1920 ft · 1 min · 950 South

  25. 25

    Continue on East County Road 950 South

    1.4 km · 4 min · East County Road 950 South

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South County Road 300 East

    2445 ft · 2 min · South County Road 300 East

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South County Road 300 East

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Morgan Avenue
11.9 mi · 29%
I 64 East
9.82 mi · 24%
County Road 1400 North
6.27 mi · 15%
East Lloyd Expressway
4.22 mi · 10%
County Road 300 W
1.52 mi · 4%
North Burkhardt Road
1.28 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Morgan Avenue

Merge slight left

11.3 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
28.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elberfeld
00h 31m from Evansville
Leave By
4:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Evansville and Sunny near Scottsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km) and usually takes 01h 03m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Elberfeld is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from Evansville and 20.4 miles from Scottsburg.

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

The direct path is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.43 one way or $10.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Evansville and Scottsburg, 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 Scottsburg.

Stop Ideas Near Elberfeld

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

23 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
BUS

Madisonville, KY

87 mi away
4765 Hanson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and Scottsburg. Straight-line distance: 28.38 mi (45.67 km).

Evansville

#1 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

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

#2 Scottsburg

County seat in Indiana

Population6,703
Coordinates38.2886600, -87.2191700
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: Evansville (-87.55585, 37.97476)
End: Scottsburg (-87.21917, 38.28866)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.44 gal
5.44 L · about $5.43
Round trip
$10.86
2.88 gal · 10.88 L
Estimated CO2
12.8 kg one way
Round trip: 25.6 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.43 $10.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.12 $12.25
Premium $4.65 $6.70 $13.40
Diesel $5.30 $7.64 $15.28

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 13, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Evansville, IN and Scottsburg, IN. The current time in Evansville is 19:03:09, although it is 20:03:09 in Scottsburg.

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.