How far is Otterbein, IN from Evansville, IN?
The driving distance from Otterbein, IN to Evansville, IN is about 202.3 miles (325.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 175.5 miles (282.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Vigo County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Otterbein and Evansville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Otterbein and Evansville.
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Start on North Main Street
1285 ft · 35 sec · North Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
6.5 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto East 600 South
1.5 mi · 3 min · East 600 South
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Continue on Benton Street
1444 ft · 31 sec · Benton Street
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Turn right onto South Michigan Street
85 m · 11 sec · South Michigan Street
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Turn left onto East McConnell Street
1338 ft · 32 sec · East McConnell Street
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Turn left onto South Justus Street
99 m · 8 sec · South Justus Street
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Turn right onto County Road 600 South
3.8 mi · 7 min · County Road 600 South
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Continue on West 600 South
2.9 mi · 5 min · West 600 South
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Turn left onto South 300 West
11.4 mi · 14 min · South 300 West
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Continue straight
63.4 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Continue straight
57.7 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right
1162 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right
52 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Turn right onto East Walnut Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street
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Turn right
101 m · 26 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
37 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Otterbein and Evansville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
South 300 West
Continue straight
63.4 mi · 01h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Otterbein and Mostly Sunny near Evansville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Otterbein to Evansville?
The road trip is about 202.3 miles (325.5 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?
Prairieton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101 miles from Otterbein and 101.2 miles from Evansville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 175.5 miles (282.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 9:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.92 one way or $53.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Otterbein 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 Otterbein and Mostly Sunny near Evansville.
Stop Ideas Near Prairieton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Prairieton.
Mattoon station
Danville, Illinois
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Otterbein and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 175.56 mi (282.53 km).
#1 Otterbein
City in Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,258 |
| Coordinates | 40.4905900, -87.0964000 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Evansville
The second most populous city in Indiana.
| Population | 118,407 |
| Coordinates | 37.9747600, -87.5558500 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 326 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $26.92 | $53.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.37 | $60.73 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $33.23 | $66.46 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $37.87 | $75.74 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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