How far is Kouts, IN from Evansville, IN?

The driving distance from Kouts, IN to Evansville, IN is about 265 miles (426.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 232.6 miles (374.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
264.97 mi
04h 45m
Flight
232.62 mi
374.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
232.62 mi
Kilometers
374.37 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
264.97 mi
Kilometers
426.42 km
Drive Time
04h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Sat, Apr 18, 2:40 PM CDT
Return by in Kouts
Sat, Apr 18, 7:25 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kouts
2026-04-18T09:55
Arrive Evansville
Sat, Apr 18, 2:40 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kouts
9:00 PM CDT
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
Highland
IN

Unincorporated town in Vermillion County, Indiana, United States

From Kouts
132.2 mi
02h 22m
To Evansville
132.7 mi
02h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    9.3 mi · 14 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto County Road 1200

    91 m · 6 sec · County Road 1200

  3. 3

    Continue on Robbins Street

    2362 ft · 45 sec · Robbins Street

  4. 4

    Continue on County Road 1200

    5 mi · 7 min · County Road 1200

  5. 5

    Turn left onto County Road 550

    1.4 mi · 2 min · County Road 550

  6. 6

    Continue on Madison Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Madison Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West State Road 110

    2.5 mi · 3 min · West State Road 110

  8. 8

    Continue on West State Road 10

    3.5 mi · 5 min · West State Road 10

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left

    1379 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 14: Winamac

    2432 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto State Road 14

    9.2 mi · 13 min · State Road 14

  13. 13

    Turn left

    25.5 mi · 33 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    21.6 mi · 27 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    63.4 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    57.7 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    52 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  21. 21

    Turn right

    101 m · 26 sec

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right

    37 m · 9 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Road 14
205 mi · 77%
West State Road 10
12.2 mi · 5%
South Main Street
9.33 mi · 4%
County Road 1200
5.05 mi · 2%
West State Road 110
2.49 mi · 1%
Madison Street
1.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Road 14

Continue straight

63.4 mi · 01h 21m

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
04h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.4 mi
232.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Highland
02h 22m from Kouts
Leave By
7:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kouts and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Evansville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 265 miles (426.4 km) and usually takes 04h 45m 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?

Highland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.2 miles from Kouts and 132.7 miles from Evansville.

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

The direct path is about 232.6 miles (374.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.4 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.26 one way or $70.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Kouts and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Evansville.

Stop Ideas Near Highland

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

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

BUS

Danville, Illinois

42 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Crawfordsville

51 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

52 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

80 mi away
45 East University Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kouts and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 232.62 mi (374.37 km).

Kouts

#1 Kouts

Town in Indiana, United States

Population1,963
Coordinates41.3167100, -87.0258600
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Evansville

#2 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-87.02583, 41.31671)
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 426 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.35 gal
35.39 L · about $35.26
Round trip
$70.52
18.7 gal · 70.78 L
Estimated CO2
83.1 kg one way
Round trip: 166.2 kg / 366 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $35.26 $70.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.77 $79.53
Premium $4.65 $43.51 $87.03
Diesel $5.30 $49.59 $99.18

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Kouts and Evansville. The current time is 09:55:22.

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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.