How far is Fish Lake, IN from Evansville, IN?

The driving distance from Fish Lake, IN to Evansville, IN is about 312.8 miles (503.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 253.8 miles (408.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
312.77 mi
05h 22m
Flight
253.84 mi
408.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
253.84 mi
Kilometers
408.51 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
312.77 mi
Kilometers
503.36 km
Drive Time
05h 22m

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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 05h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Sat, Nov 7, 4:10 AM CST
Return by in Fish Lake
Sat, Nov 7, 9:32 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fish Lake
2026-11-06T22:47
Arrive Evansville
Sat, Nov 7, 4:10 AM CST
Route Timing
05h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:22 AM to 1:22 PM CST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:16 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fish Lake
9:00 PM CST
Early departure recommended

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
Edgewood
IN

Human settlement in Madison County, Indiana, United States of America

From Fish Lake
159.9 mi
02h 41m
To Evansville
152.9 mi
02h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
8 to 12 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fish Lake and Evansville.

  1. 1

    Start on South Longshore Drive

    11 m · 5 sec · South Longshore Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Pierce Road

    12.6 mi · 19 min · Pierce Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1821 ft · 46 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    18 mi · 21 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    156 m · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    84.6 mi · 1 hr 45 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  10. 10

    Turn left

    98 m · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    98 m · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    13 mi · 18 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465, US 31 South

    1 km · 55 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 West

    3177 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 South

    19.6 mi · 23 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville

    1.3 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    47.5 mi · 53 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    104.3 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Lynch Road

    2078 ft · 40 sec

  22. 22

    Turn slight right

    47 m · 4 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Lynch Road

    152 m · 16 sec · Lynch Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · North Burkhardt Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East Lloyd Expressway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · East Lloyd Expressway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 South

    1073 ft · 37 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    1374 ft · 34 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  29. 29

    Turn right

    101 m · 26 sec

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn right

    37 m · 9 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
153 mi · 49%
Pierce Road
116 mi · 37%
I 465 South
19.6 mi · 6%
I 465 West
5.41 mi · 2%
East Lloyd Expressway
3.85 mi · 1%
North Burkhardt Road
2.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 69 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

104 mi · 01h 52m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59 mi
253.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edgewood
02h 41m from Fish Lake
Leave By
6:16 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Fish Lake and Mostly Cloudy near Evansville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fish Lake to Evansville?

The road trip is about 312.8 miles (503.4 km) and usually takes 05h 22m 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?

Edgewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 159.9 miles from Fish Lake and 152.9 miles from Evansville.

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

The direct path is about 253.8 miles (408.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 59 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:16 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.02 one way or $82.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Fish Lake and Mostly Cloudy near Evansville.

Stop Ideas Near Edgewood

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 Edgewood and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 12.1 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 11.7 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 5.3 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 Edgewood.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

9 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

77 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

79 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

86 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fish Lake and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 253.84 mi (408.51 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Fish Lake

Fish Lake is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.5667100, -86.5519600
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Evansville

#2 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: South Longshore Drive (-86.55191, 41.56671)
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 503 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.04 gal
41.78 L · about $41.02
Round trip
$82.05
22.08 gal · 83.56 L
Estimated CO2
98.1 kg one way
Round trip: 196.2 kg / 433 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.72 $41.02 $82.05
Mid-grade $4.32 $47.73 $95.45
Premium $4.85 $53.50 $107.00
Diesel $6.71 $74.10 $148.20

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Fish Lake and Evansville. The current time is 22:47:53.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.