How far is Evansville, IN from Waterloo, IN?
The driving distance from Evansville, IN to Waterloo, IN is about 153.9 miles (247.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.9 miles (212.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Evansville and Waterloo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evansville and Waterloo.
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Start on the route
37 m · 14 sec
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Turn left
101 m · 26 sec
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Turn right onto East Walnut Street
39 m · 7 sec · East Walnut Street
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Turn right onto South Garvin Street
990 ft · 22 sec · South Garvin Street
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Turn right onto John Street
74 m · 5 sec · John Street
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Take the ramp slight left
1299 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Lloyd Expressway
4.2 mi · 5 min · East Lloyd Expressway
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Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Burkhardt Road
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Turn right onto Morgan Avenue
2989 ft · 1 min · Morgan Avenue
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Turn left
2142 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
143.5 mi · 2 hr 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 144: Mooresville, Bargersville
1444 ft · 46 sec
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Turn slight right onto Johnson County Route 144
1.5 mi · 3 min · Johnson County Route 144
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Turn sharp left onto South Smokey Row Road
1461 ft · 40 sec · South Smokey Row Road
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Continue on County Road 600 North
1.3 mi · 3 min · County Road 600 North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 600 North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Evansville and Waterloo.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Morgan Avenue
Merge slight left
144 mi · 02h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Evansville and Patchy Drizzle then Mostly Cloudy near Waterloo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Evansville to Waterloo?
The road trip is about 153.9 miles (247.7 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?
Elnora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.9 miles from Evansville and 76.9 miles from Waterloo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.9 miles (212.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:44 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.18 one way or $40.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Evansville and Waterloo, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Evansville and Patchy Drizzle then Mostly Cloudy near Waterloo.
Stop Ideas Near Elnora
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 Elnora.
Evansville, IN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and Waterloo. Straight-line distance: 131.87 mi (212.22 km).
#1 Evansville
The second most populous city in Indiana.
| Population | 118,407 |
| Coordinates | 37.9747600, -87.5558500 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waterloo
Waterloo is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.5625500, -86.1974900 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waterloo (-86.19749, 39.56255)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 248 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
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 | $3.72 | $20.18 | $40.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $23.47 | $46.95 |
| Premium | $4.85 | $26.31 | $52.63 |
| Diesel | $6.71 | $36.45 | $72.89 |
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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