How far is Evansville, IN from Syracuse, IN?

The driving distance from Evansville, IN to Syracuse, IN is about 304.5 miles (490 km), with a travel time of about 06h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 257.1 miles (413.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
304.48 mi
06h 11m
Flight
257.1 mi
413.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
257.1 mi
Kilometers
413.77 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
304.48 mi
Kilometers
490.02 km
Drive Time
06h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Syracuse
Thu, Apr 23, 5:05 AM EDT
Return by in Evansville
Thu, Apr 23, 10:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evansville
2026-04-22T21:54
Arrive Syracuse
Thu, Apr 23, 4:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:11 PM to 2:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
11:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Evansville
8:00 PM CDT
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
Miller
IN

Unincorporated community in Morgan County, Indiana

From Evansville
152.3 mi
03h 05m
To Syracuse
152.2 mi
03h 05m

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
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on IN-37

    3.4 mi · 4 min · IN-37

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto IN-37

    1 km · 56 sec · IN-37

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on IN-37

    9.7 mi · 13 min · IN-37

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    28 m · 1 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout

    32.9 mi · 38 min

  19. 19

    Continue on South Western Avenue

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South Western Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on South Baldwin Avenue

    2.9 mi · 4 min · South Baldwin Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Huntington Road

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Huntington Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Marion Road

    18.6 mi · 22 min · Marion Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Jefferson Street

    2722 ft · 58 sec · North Jefferson Street

  24. 24

    Continue on N Goshen Rd

    14.1 mi · 25 min · N Goshen Rd

  25. 25

    Turn right

    6.7 mi · 12 min

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West Old Trail Road

    2815 ft · 1 min · West Old Trail Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto North Binkley Road

    2429 ft · 1 min · North Binkley Road

  28. 28

    Turn left

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  29. 29

    Turn right

    17.5 mi · 26 min

  30. 30

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    21 m · 2 sec · East Main Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Morgan Avenue
175 mi · 57%
IN-37
46.6 mi · 15%
Marion Road
18.6 mi · 6%
N Goshen Rd
14.1 mi · 5%
Huntington Road
5.26 mi · 2%
East Lloyd Expressway
4.22 mi · 1%
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 11m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.4 mi
257.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Miller
03h 05m from Evansville
Leave By
11:38 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Evansville and Mostly Sunny near Syracuse.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 304.5 miles (490 km) and usually takes 06h 11m 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?

Miller is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.3 miles from Evansville and 152.2 miles from Syracuse.

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

The direct path is about 257.1 miles (413.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.4 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 CDT. 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 $40.50 one way or $81.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Evansville and Syracuse, 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 Mostly Sunny near Syracuse.

Stop Ideas Near Miller

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

19 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

71 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

73 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

98 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and Syracuse. Straight-line distance: 257.1 mi (413.77 km).

Evansville

#1 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

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

#2 Syracuse

Town in Indiana, United States

Population2,856
Coordinates41.4278300, -85.7524900
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Start: Evansville (-87.55585, 37.97476)
End: Syracuse (-85.75249, 41.42783)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 490 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.74 gal
40.67 L · about $40.50
Round trip
$81.00
21.48 gal · 81.34 L
Estimated CO2
95.4 kg one way
Round trip: 190.9 kg / 421 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $40.50 $81.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $45.68 $91.35
Premium $4.65 $49.98 $99.97
Diesel $5.30 $56.96 $113.93

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 Syracuse, IN. The current time in Evansville is 21:54:37, although it is 22:54:37 in Syracuse.

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.