How far is Evansville, IN from Wakarusa, IN?

The driving distance from Evansville, IN to Wakarusa, IN is about 314.8 miles (506.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 259.2 miles (417.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 36m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
314.84 mi
06h 18m
Flight
259.21 mi
417.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
259.21 mi
Kilometers
417.16 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
314.84 mi
Kilometers
506.68 km
Drive Time
06h 18m

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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 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wakarusa
Wed, May 13, 9:40 PM EDT
Return by in Evansville
Thu, May 14, 2:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evansville
2026-05-13T14:22
Arrive Wakarusa
Wed, May 13, 8:40 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:18 PM to 2:48 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
11:24 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
Homecroft
IN

Included town in Indianapolis

From Evansville
157.5 mi
03h 09m
To Wakarusa
157.4 mi
03h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph WNW
Destination
55°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left

    1477 ft · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on I-465 WB

    1.3 km · 57 sec · I-465 WB

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Keystone Avenue

    2147 ft · 52 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street, West 98th Street, East 96th Street

    52 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto North Keystone Avenue

    1412 ft · 44 sec · North Keystone Avenue

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street

    34 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street

    1186 ft · 31 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Parkway

    133 m · 12 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway

    5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Parkway

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street

    105 mi · 2 hr 10 min · North Meridian Street

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Walkerton, Bremen

    1536 ft · 38 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    10.6 mi · 15 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Plymouth Goshen Trail

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Plymouth Goshen Trail

  27. 27

    Continue on County Road 146

    2.3 mi · 4 min · County Road 146

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 46

    1320 ft · 42 sec · County Road 46

  29. 29

    Turn left onto County Road 3

    1.9 mi · 5 min · County Road 3

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 42

    60 m · 14 sec · County Road 42

  31. 31

    Turn left onto County Road 3

    2324 ft · 1 min · County Road 3

  32. 32

    Continue on South Elkhart Street

    2928 ft · 1 min · South Elkhart Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto East Waterford Street

    12 m · 1 sec · East Waterford Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Waterford Street

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Morgan Avenue
175 mi · 56%
North Meridian Street
105 mi · 33%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
10.6 mi · 3%
Keystone Parkway
5.11 mi · 2%
East Lloyd Expressway
4.22 mi · 1%
I-465 WB
3.45 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 18m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.6 mi
259.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Homecroft
03h 09m from Evansville
Leave By
11:24 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Evansville and Chance Rain Showers near Wakarusa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 314.8 miles (506.7 km) and usually takes 06h 18m 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?

Homecroft is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.5 miles from Evansville and 157.4 miles from Wakarusa.

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

The direct path is about 259.2 miles (417.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.6 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 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 $41.90 one way or $83.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Evansville and Wakarusa, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Evansville and Chance Rain Showers near Wakarusa.

Stop Ideas Near Homecroft

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Homecroft and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 13.4 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 9.6 mi away

Whiteland Town Hall

Whiteland , IN
549 E Main St, Whiteland, IN 46184
Rating 4.2/5 6 reviews City Hall
City Centre
Nearby stop 7.7 mi away

City Centre

Indianapolis , IN
W Empire St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Homecroft.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

11 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

78 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

80 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

85 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and Wakarusa. Straight-line distance: 259.21 mi (417.16 km).

Evansville

#1 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

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

#2 Wakarusa

City in Elkhart County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,848
Coordinates41.5361600, -86.0208300
Altitude258
CountryUnited States
Start: Evansville (-87.55585, 37.97476)
End: Wakarusa (-86.02083, 41.53616)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 507 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.11 gal
42.05 L · about $41.90
Round trip
$83.79
22.22 gal · 84.1 L
Estimated CO2
98.7 kg one way
Round trip: 197.5 kg / 435 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $41.90 $83.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $47.25 $94.50
Premium $4.65 $51.71 $103.41
Diesel $5.30 $58.93 $117.85

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 Wakarusa, IN. The current time in Evansville is 14:22:26, although it is 15:22:26 in Wakarusa.

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.