How far is Locke, IN from Evansville, IN?

The driving distance from Locke, IN to Evansville, IN is about 308.3 miles (496.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 255.1 miles (410.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
308.36 mi
05h 11m
Flight
255.15 mi
410.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
255.15 mi
Kilometers
410.62 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
308.36 mi
Kilometers
496.25 km
Drive Time
05h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Thu, Apr 30, 1:27 PM CDT
Return by in Locke
Thu, Apr 30, 7:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Locke
2026-04-30T09:15
Arrive Evansville
Thu, Apr 30, 2:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 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
6:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Locke
9:00 PM EDT
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
Hendricks
IN

County in Indiana, United States

From Locke
157 mi
02h 35m
To Evansville
151.3 mi
02h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW
Destination
67°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 50

    2354 ft · 2 min · County Road 50

  2. 2

    Turn left onto County Road 3

    1.5 mi · 4 min · County Road 3

  3. 3

    Continue on North Arnott Street

    2719 ft · 1 min · North Arnott Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Market Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Market Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    13.8 mi · 19 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1881 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    11.3 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    156 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    84.6 mi · 1 hr 45 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left

    98 m · 51 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    98 m · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    13 mi · 18 min

  16. 16

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

    1 km · 55 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 West

    3177 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 South

    19.6 mi · 23 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville

    1.3 km · 2 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    47.5 mi · 53 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    104.3 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Lynch Road

    2078 ft · 40 sec

  24. 24

    Turn slight right

    47 m · 4 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Lynch Road

    152 m · 16 sec · Lynch Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · North Burkhardt Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East Lloyd Expressway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · East Lloyd Expressway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 South

    1073 ft · 37 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    1374 ft · 34 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  31. 31

    Turn right

    101 m · 26 sec

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn right

    37 m · 9 sec

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Locke 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
33 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
153 mi · 49%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
111 mi · 36%
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 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.2 mi
255.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hendricks
02h 35m from Locke
Leave By
6:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Locke and Sunny near Evansville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 308.3 miles (496.2 km) and usually takes 05h 11m 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?

Hendricks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157 miles from Locke and 151.3 miles from Evansville.

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

The direct path is about 255.1 miles (410.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.03 one way or $82.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Locke and Sunny near Evansville.

Stop Ideas Near Hendricks

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 Hendricks and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 13.5 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 9.5 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 8 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 Hendricks.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

17 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

80 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

83 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

87 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Locke and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 255.15 mi (410.62 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Locke

Unincorporated community in Elkhart County, Minnesota

Population4,089
Coordinates41.4717100, -86.0122200
Altitude267
CountryUnited States
Evansville

#2 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road 50 (-86.01222, 41.471692)
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 496 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.88 gal
41.19 L · about $41.03
Round trip
$82.06
21.76 gal · 82.38 L
Estimated CO2
96.7 kg one way
Round trip: 193.4 kg / 426 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $41.03 $82.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $46.27 $92.55
Premium $4.65 $50.64 $101.27
Diesel $5.30 $57.71 $115.42

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 30, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Locke, IN and Evansville, IN. The current time in Locke is 09:15:36, although it is 08:15:36 in Evansville.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.