How far is Evansville, IN from Skelton, IN?

The driving distance from Evansville, IN to Skelton, IN is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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
42.55 mi
01h 12m
Flight
28.15 mi
45.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.15 mi
Kilometers
45.3 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.55 mi
Kilometers
68.47 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Skelton
Tue, May 5, 6:50 AM CDT
Return by in Evansville
Tue, May 5, 8:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evansville
2026-05-05T05:38
Arrive Skelton
Tue, May 5, 6:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:06 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
Fort Branch
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Evansville
21.3 mi
00h 36m
To Skelton
21.3 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph SSW
Destination
69°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    27.5 mi · 37 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    1252 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto West Broadway Street

    9.1 mi · 13 min · West Broadway Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto County Road 965

    790 ft · 35 sec · County Road 965

  8. 8

    Continue on County Road 250 North

    2.2 mi · 8 min · County Road 250 North

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 3 min

  10. 10

    Turn slight left

    1.9 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Broadway Street
9.11 mi · 21%
County Road 250 North
2.87 mi · 7%
East Walnut Street
0.91 mi · 2%
County Road 965
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

27.5 mi · 00h 38m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.5 mi
28.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Branch
00h 36m from Evansville
Leave By
4:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Evansville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Skelton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Fort Branch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.3 miles from Evansville and 21.3 miles from Skelton.

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

The direct path is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 4:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.66 one way or $11.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Evansville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Skelton.

Stop Ideas Near Fort Branch

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

31 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
BUS

Madisonville, KY

97 mi away
4765 Hanson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and Skelton. Straight-line distance: 28.15 mi (45.3 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 Skelton

Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States

Population1,784
Coordinates38.3414300, -87.7817000
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Start: Evansville (-87.55585, 37.97476)
End: Skelton (-87.7817, 38.34143)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.5 gal
5.68 L · about $5.66
Round trip
$11.31
3 gal · 11.36 L
Estimated CO2
13.3 kg one way
Round trip: 26.7 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.66 $11.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.38 $12.76
Premium $4.65 $6.98 $13.96
Diesel $5.30 $7.96 $15.91

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Evansville and Skelton. The current time is 05:38:16.

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.