How far is Osceola, IN from Evansville, IN?

The driving distance from Osceola, IN to Evansville, IN is about 318 miles (511.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 266.8 miles (429.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 41m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
317.97 mi
05h 20m
Flight
266.79 mi
429.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
266.79 mi
Kilometers
429.35 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
317.97 mi
Kilometers
511.73 km
Drive Time
05h 20m

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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 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Tue, May 5, 2:14 PM CDT
Return by in Osceola
Tue, May 5, 8:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Osceola
2026-05-05T09:54
Arrive Evansville
Tue, May 5, 3:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 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
6:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Osceola
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
Edgewood
IN

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

From Osceola
161.7 mi
02h 40m
To Evansville
156.3 mi
02h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
71°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Erie Street

    675 ft · 32 sec · Erie Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lincoln Way West

    1.4 km · 1 min · Lincoln Way West

  3. 3

    Continue on Lincolnway West

    1879 ft · 32 sec · Lincolnway West

  4. 4

    Continue on Lincoln Way East

    2 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Way East

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Capital Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Capital Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Elm Road

    833 ft · 14 sec · Elm Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 West

    2351 ft · 58 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Saint Joseph Valley Parkway

    5.6 mi · 6 min · Saint Joseph Valley Parkway

  9. 9

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

    1330 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto South Michigan Street

    24.9 mi · 30 min · South Michigan Street

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn slight right

    156 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    84.6 mi · 1 hr 45 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  15. 15

    Turn left

    98 m · 51 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    98 m · 25 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    13 mi · 18 min

  19. 19

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

    1 km · 55 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 West

    3177 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 South

    19.6 mi · 23 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville

    1.3 km · 2 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    47.5 mi · 53 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    107 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 66 West: Lloyd Expressway

    2371 ft · 45 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto East Lloyd Expressway

    4.8 mi · 6 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 Osceola 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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
6 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
155 mi · 49%
South Michigan Street
110 mi · 35%
I 465 South
19.6 mi · 6%
Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
5.58 mi · 2%
I 465 West
5.41 mi · 2%
East Lloyd Expressway
4.76 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 69 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

107 mi · 01h 55m

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 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.2 mi
266.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edgewood
02h 40m from Osceola
Leave By
6:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Osceola and Showers And Thunderstorms near Evansville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 318 miles (511.7 km) and usually takes 05h 20m 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?

Edgewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.7 miles from Osceola and 156.3 miles from Evansville.

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

The direct path is about 266.8 miles (429.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.2 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 6:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.31 one way or $84.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Edgewood

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 Edgewood and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 11.6 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 12.1 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 5.3 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 Edgewood.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

9 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

77 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

79 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

86 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Osceola and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 266.79 mi (429.35 km).

Osceola

#1 Osceola

Human settlement in St.

Population2,486
Coordinates41.6650500, -86.0758400
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Evansville

#2 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: Erie Street (-86.075896, 41.66505)
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 512 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.22 gal
42.47 L · about $42.31
Round trip
$84.62
22.44 gal · 84.94 L
Estimated CO2
99.7 kg one way
Round trip: 199.4 kg / 440 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $42.31 $84.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $47.72 $95.44
Premium $4.65 $52.22 $104.44
Diesel $5.30 $59.51 $119.02

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 · May 05, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Osceola, IN and Evansville, IN. The current time in Osceola is 09:54:01, although it is 08:54:01 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.