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

The driving distance from Lake Dalecarlia, IN to Evansville, IN is about 250.3 miles (402.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 232 miles (373.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 56m 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
250.31 mi
04h 28m
Flight
232.04 mi
373.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
232.04 mi
Kilometers
373.44 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
250.31 mi
Kilometers
402.83 km
Drive Time
04h 28m

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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 04h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:33 AM CDT
Return by in Lake Dalecarlia
Sun, Apr 19, 9:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Dalecarlia
2026-04-19T00:05
Arrive Evansville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 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
8:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Dalecarlia
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
Fairview Park
IN

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

From Lake Dalecarlia
124.1 mi
02h 14m
To Evansville
126.2 mi
02h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 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 Lake Dalecarlia and Evansville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Drive

    6 m · 3 sec · East Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Burr Oak Terrace

    671 ft · 31 sec · Burr Oak Terrace

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Clark Street

    843 ft · 37 sec · Clark Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Lakeview Drive

    1404 ft · 1 min · South Lakeview Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Eastview Place

    604 ft · 27 sec · Eastview Place

  6. 6

    Continue on Mount Street

    1.8 mi · 7 min · Mount Street

  7. 7

    Continue on 175th Avenue

    1309 ft · 58 sec · 175th Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto Burr Street

    1.2 km · 3 min · Burr Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Commercial Avenue

    2657 ft · 1 min · East Commercial Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Clark Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Clark Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Belshaw Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Belshaw Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Wicker Avenue

    42.3 mi · 54 min · Wicker Avenue

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    21.6 mi · 27 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    63.4 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    57.7 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    52 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  20. 20

    Turn right

    101 m · 26 sec

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right

    37 m · 9 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Dalecarlia 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
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wicker Avenue
238 mi · 95%
Belshaw Road
4.34 mi · 2%
Mount Street
1.75 mi · 1%
Clark Road
0.87 mi
Burr Street
0.74 mi
East Walnut Street
0.67 mi
Longest Stretch

Wicker Avenue

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 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.3 mi
232 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairview Park
02h 14m from Lake Dalecarlia
Leave By
8:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lake Dalecarlia 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 Lake Dalecarlia to Evansville?

The road trip is about 250.3 miles (402.8 km) and usually takes 04h 28m 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?

Fairview Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.1 miles from Lake Dalecarlia and 126.2 miles from Evansville.

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

The direct path is about 232 miles (373.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 8:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.30 one way or $66.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fairview Park

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

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

BUS

Danville, Illinois

52 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Crawfordsville

60 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

62 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

85 mi away
45 East University Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Dalecarlia and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 232.04 mi (373.44 km).

Lake Dalecarlia

#1 Lake Dalecarlia

Census-designated place in Lake County, Indiana

Population1,355
Coordinates41.3308700, -87.3947600
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Evansville

#2 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: East Drive (-87.394714, 41.330871)
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 403 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.83 gal
33.43 L · about $33.30
Round trip
$66.60
17.66 gal · 66.86 L
Estimated CO2
78.5 kg one way
Round trip: 156.9 kg / 346 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.30 $66.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $37.55 $75.11
Premium $4.65 $41.09 $82.19
Diesel $5.30 $46.83 $93.67

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

There is no time difference between Lake Dalecarlia and Evansville. The current time is 00:05:00.

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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.