How far is Highland, IN from Evansville, IN?

The driving distance from Highland, IN to Evansville, IN is about 134 miles (215.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126 miles (202.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
134.04 mi
02h 30m
Flight
126.03 mi
202.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.03 mi
Kilometers
202.82 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.04 mi
Kilometers
215.72 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:05 AM CDT
Return by in Highland
Sun, Apr 19, 10:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Highland
2026-04-19T05:34
Arrive Evansville
Sun, Apr 19, 8:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM CDT

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

Leave by
1:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Highland
9:30 PM EDT
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
Oaktown
IN

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

From Highland
67.4 mi
01h 15m
To Evansville
66.6 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 18 mph WNW
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    6 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East County Road 600 South

    2566 ft · 2 min · East County Road 600 South

  3. 3

    Continue on East County Road 600 South

    104 m · 21 sec · East County Road 600 South

  4. 4

    Turn sharp right

    1977 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1435 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    21.9 mi · 28 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    57.7 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    52 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    101 m · 26 sec

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right

    37 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East County Road 600 South
134 mi · 100%
East Walnut Street
0.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East County Road 600 South

Continue straight

57.7 mi · 01h 17m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
126 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oaktown
01h 15m from Highland
Leave By
1:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Highland and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Evansville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 134 miles (215.7 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

Oaktown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.4 miles from Highland and 66.6 miles from Evansville.

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

The direct path is about 126 miles (202.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.84 one way or $35.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Oaktown

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

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

RAIL

Effingham

99 mi away
401 West National Ave.
BUS

Evansville, IN

100 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
RAIL

Mattoon station

105 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Highland and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 126.03 mi (202.82 km).

Highland

#1 Highland

Unincorporated town in Vermillion County, Indiana, United States

Population22,283
Coordinates39.7944800, -87.3958500
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Evansville

#2 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: (-87.395879, 39.794479)
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 216 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.73 gal
17.9 L · about $17.84
Round trip
$35.67
9.46 gal · 35.8 L
Estimated CO2
42 kg one way
Round trip: 84.1 kg / 185 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.84 $35.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.12 $40.23
Premium $4.65 $22.01 $44.03
Diesel $5.30 $25.09 $50.18

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 · Apr 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Highland, IN and Evansville, IN. The current time in Highland is 05:34:09, although it is 04:34:09 in Evansville.

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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.