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

The driving distance from Hudson Lake, IN to Evansville, IN is about 315.2 miles (507.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 263.7 miles (424.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 02m 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
315.22 mi
05h 31m
Flight
263.72 mi
424.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
263.72 mi
Kilometers
424.42 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
315.22 mi
Kilometers
507.29 km
Drive Time
05h 31m

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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 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Sun, Nov 8, 1:00 PM CST
Return by in Hudson Lake
Sun, Nov 8, 6:31 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hudson Lake
2026-11-08T07:28
Arrive Evansville
Sun, Nov 8, 1:00 PM CST
Route Timing
05h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:31 AM to 1:31 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
5:58 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hudson Lake
9:00 PM CST
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Speedway
IN

Town in Wayne Township, Marion County, Indiana

From Hudson Lake
164.2 mi
02h 45m
To Evansville
151 mi
02h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 5:00 AM CST
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
1 to 8 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    53 m · 15 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East John Emery Road

    952 ft · 43 sec · East John Emery Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East 700 North

    1471 ft · 1 min · East 700 North

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North 900 East;County Line Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · North 900 East;County Line Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Western Avenue

    9.4 mi · 12 min · Western Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East, US 31 South: Mishawaka, Plymouth

    2273 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Saint Joseph Valley Parkway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Saint Joseph Valley Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31 South: Plymouth, Indianapolis

    25 mi · 30 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    156 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    84.6 mi · 1 hr 45 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left

    98 m · 51 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    98 m · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    13 mi · 18 min

  17. 17

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

    1 km · 55 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 West

    3177 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 South

    19.6 mi · 23 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville

    1.3 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    47.5 mi · 53 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    104.3 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Lynch Road

    2078 ft · 40 sec

  25. 25

    Turn slight right

    47 m · 4 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Lynch Road

    152 m · 16 sec · Lynch Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · North Burkhardt Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto East Lloyd Expressway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · East Lloyd Expressway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 South

    1073 ft · 37 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    1374 ft · 34 sec

  31. 31

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  32. 32

    Turn right

    101 m · 26 sec

  33. 33

    At the end of the road, turn right

    37 m · 9 sec

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hudson 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
34 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
153 mi · 48%
US 31 South
111 mi · 35%
I 465 South
19.6 mi · 6%
Western Avenue
9.36 mi · 3%
I 465 West
5.41 mi · 2%
Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
5.37 mi · 2%
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 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.5 mi
263.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Speedway
02h 45m from Hudson Lake
Leave By
5:58 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hudson Lake and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Evansville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 315.2 miles (507.3 km) and usually takes 05h 31m 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?

Speedway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 164.2 miles from Hudson Lake and 151 miles from Evansville.

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

The direct path is about 263.7 miles (424.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.5 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 5:58 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.93 one way or $81.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hudson Lake and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Evansville.

Stop Ideas Near Speedway

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 Speedway and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 8.4 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 8.6 mi away

Woodruff Place Town Hall

Indianapolis , IN
735 Woodruff Pl E Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46201
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City Hall
City Centre
Nearby stop 6.2 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 Speedway.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

10 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

60 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

62 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

87 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hudson Lake and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 263.72 mi (424.42 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Hudson Lake

Hudson Lake is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.7103200, -86.5341900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Evansville

#2 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: (-86.533564, 41.710167)
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 507 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.12 gal
42.11 L · about $40.93
Round trip
$81.87
22.24 gal · 84.22 L
Estimated CO2
98.8 kg one way
Round trip: 197.6 kg / 436 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.68 $40.93 $81.87
Mid-grade $4.29 $47.70 $95.41
Premium $4.82 $53.58 $107.15
Diesel $6.68 $74.29 $148.59

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Hudson Lake and Evansville. The current time is 07:28:46.

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.