How far is Evansville, IN from Vigo, IN?

The driving distance from Evansville, IN to Vigo, IN is about 104.8 miles (168.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.7 miles (146 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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
104.75 mi
02h 19m
Flight
90.69 mi
145.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.69 mi
Kilometers
145.95 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.75 mi
Kilometers
168.58 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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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 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vigo
Wed, May 13, 12:09 AM EDT
Return by in Evansville
Wed, May 13, 1:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evansville
2026-05-12T20:49
Arrive Vigo
Tue, May 12, 11:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:20 AM to 1:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:50 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
Vincennes
IN

Township in Knox County, Indiana, United States

From Evansville
52.4 mi
01h 09m
To Vigo
52.3 mi
01h 09m

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
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 16 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    52.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 North, US 150: Terre Haute

    42.2 mi · 51 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    5.9 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Turn right

    1.6 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West French Drive

    2.1 mi · 8 min · West French Drive

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Battlerow Place

    128 m · 18 sec · South Battlerow Place

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Battlerow Place

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 41 North
42.2 mi · 40%
West French Drive
2.08 mi · 2%
East Walnut Street
0.67 mi · 1%
South Battlerow Place
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

52.8 mi · 01h 06m

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
02h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
90.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vincennes
01h 09m from Evansville
Leave By
1:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Evansville and Sunny near Vigo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 104.8 miles (168.6 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Vincennes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.4 miles from Evansville and 52.3 miles from Vigo.

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

The direct path is about 90.7 miles (146 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 1:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.95 one way or $27.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Stop Ideas Near Vincennes

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

78 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
RAIL

Effingham

101 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Mattoon station

116 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and Vigo. Straight-line distance: 90.69 mi (145.95 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 Vigo

Unincorporated community in Vigo County, Indiana

Population3,941
Coordinates39.2872600, -87.5372500
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: Evansville (-87.55585, 37.97476)
End: Vigo (-87.53725, 39.28726)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.7 gal
13.99 L · about $13.95
Round trip
$27.91
7.4 gal · 27.98 L
Estimated CO2
32.9 kg one way
Round trip: 65.8 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.95 $27.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.74 $31.47
Premium $4.65 $17.22 $34.44
Diesel $5.30 $19.62 $39.25

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 Vigo, IN. The current time in Evansville is 20:49:33, although it is 21:49:33 in Vigo.

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.