How far is Evansville, IN from Valparaiso, IN?
The driving distance from Evansville, IN to Valparaiso, IN is about 272.7 miles (438.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 243.1 miles (391.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 50m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated town in Vermillion County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Evansville and Valparaiso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evansville and Valparaiso.
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Start on the route
37 m · 14 sec
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Turn left
101 m · 30 sec
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Turn left onto East Walnut Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street
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Turn left
52.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41 North, US 150: Terre Haute
57.7 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Turn straight onto Chicago
63.3 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Continue straight
47.3 mi · 1 hr
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Turn right onto State Road 14
9.5 mi · 13 min · State Road 14
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Take the ramp left
2584 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
18.7 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 2: Lowell, Hebron
1818 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto East 181st Avenue
4.2 mi · 6 min · East 181st Avenue
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Continue on State Road 2
1 mi · 2 min · State Road 2
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Turn left
11.3 mi · 17 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South State Road 2
27 m · 2 sec · South State Road 2
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Exit the roundabout onto South State Road 2
3.3 mi · 5 min · South State Road 2
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South State Road 2
35 m · 2 sec · South State Road 2
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Exit the roundabout onto South State Road 2
1.5 km · 2 min · South State Road 2
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Continue on South Washington Street
1 mi · 3 min · South Washington Street
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Turn left onto Walnut Street
11 m · 2 sec · Walnut Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Walnut Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Evansville and Valparaiso.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Chicago
Turn straight onto Chicago
63.3 mi · 01h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Evansville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Valparaiso.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Evansville to Valparaiso?
The road trip is about 272.7 miles (438.9 km) and usually takes 05h 55m 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?
Highland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.5 miles from Evansville and 136.3 miles from Valparaiso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 243.1 miles (391.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.6 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 5:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.28 one way or $72.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Evansville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Valparaiso.
Stop Ideas Near Highland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Highland.
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Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and Valparaiso. Straight-line distance: 243.14 mi (391.29 km).
#1 Evansville
The second most populous city in Indiana.
| Population | 118,407 |
| Coordinates | 37.9747600, -87.5558500 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Valparaiso
Town in Porter County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 33,944 |
| Coordinates | 41.4730900, -87.0611400 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
End: Valparaiso (-87.06114, 41.47309)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 439 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $36.28 | $72.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $40.91 | $81.83 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $44.77 | $89.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $51.02 | $102.05 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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