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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
202.26 mi
03h 41m
Flight
175.56 mi
282.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.56 mi
Kilometers
282.53 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
202.26 mi
Kilometers
325.51 km
Drive Time
03h 41m

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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 03h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Sun, May 31, 4:41 AM CDT
Return by in Otterbein
Sun, May 31, 9:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Otterbein
2026-05-31T02:00
Arrive Evansville
Sun, May 31, 5:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:42 AM to 10:42 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Otterbein
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
Prairieton
IN

Township in Vigo County, Indiana

From Otterbein
101 mi
01h 50m
To Evansville
101.2 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph ESE
Destination
82°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph ENE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1285 ft · 35 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    6.5 mi · 8 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East 600 South

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East 600 South

  4. 4

    Continue on Benton Street

    1444 ft · 31 sec · Benton Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Michigan Street

    85 m · 11 sec · South Michigan Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East McConnell Street

    1338 ft · 32 sec · East McConnell Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Justus Street

    99 m · 8 sec · South Justus Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto County Road 600 South

    3.8 mi · 7 min · County Road 600 South

  9. 9

    Continue on West 600 South

    2.9 mi · 5 min · West 600 South

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South 300 West

    11.4 mi · 14 min · South 300 West

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    63.4 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    57.7 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    52 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    101 m · 26 sec

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right

    37 m · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Otterbein 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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South 300 West
186 mi · 92%
County Road 600 South
3.76 mi · 2%
West 600 South
2.87 mi · 1%
East 600 South
1.48 mi · 1%
East Walnut Street
0.67 mi
Benton Street
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.8 mi
175.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Prairieton
01h 50m from Otterbein
Leave By
9:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Mattoon station

78 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

84 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Crawfordsville

90 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

92 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Otterbein and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 175.56 mi (282.53 km).

Otterbein

#1 Otterbein

City in Indiana, United States of America

Population1,258
Coordinates40.4905900, -87.0964000
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Evansville

#2 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-87.096211, 40.490582)
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 326 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
7.14 gal
27.02 L · about $26.92
Round trip
$53.85
14.28 gal · 54.04 L
Estimated CO2
63.5 kg one way
Round trip: 126.9 kg / 280 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Indiana · May 31, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Otterbein, IN and Evansville, IN. The current time in Otterbein is 02:00:17, although it is 01:00:17 in Evansville.

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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.