How far is Princes Lakes, IN from Evansville, IN?

The driving distance from Princes Lakes, IN to Evansville, IN is about 160.9 miles (258.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.5 miles (198.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
160.9 mi
02h 50m
Flight
123.53 mi
198.81 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.53 mi
Kilometers
198.81 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.9 mi
Kilometers
258.95 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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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 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:52 AM CDT
Return by in Princes Lakes
Thu, Apr 23, 4:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Princes Lakes
2026-04-22T23:01
Arrive Evansville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Princes Lakes
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Newberry
IN

City in Greene County, Indiana, United States of America

From Princes Lakes
80.3 mi
01h 25m
To Evansville
80.5 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph WSW
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Princes Lakes and Evansville.

  1. 1

    Start on Hoover Drive

    1854 ft · 1 min · Hoover Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Lakeview Drive

    134 m · 19 sec · East Lakeview Drive

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on West Lakeview Drive

    138 m · 21 sec · West Lakeview Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Dyson Drive

    1515 ft · 1 min · Dyson Drive

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Howard Prince Drive

    2435 ft · 2 min · Howard Prince Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East County Road 750 South

    3.3 mi · 8 min · East County Road 750 South

  7. 7

    Continue on South County Road 300 West

    3.2 mi · 8 min · South County Road 300 West

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left

    76 m · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    15.2 mi · 23 min

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Morgantown Road

    28 m · 1 sec · Morgantown Road

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Morgantown Road

    663 ft · 14 sec · Morgantown Road

  12. 12

    Turn slight right

    147 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    31 m · 2 sec

  14. 14

    Take the ramp straight toward I 69 South: Evansville

    1225 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    24.9 mi · 28 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    104.3 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Lynch Road

    2078 ft · 40 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight right

    47 m · 4 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Lynch Road

    152 m · 16 sec · Lynch Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · North Burkhardt Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Lloyd Expressway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · East Lloyd Expressway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 South

    1073 ft · 37 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    1374 ft · 34 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  25. 25

    Turn right

    101 m · 26 sec

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right

    37 m · 9 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Princes Lakes and Evansville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
129 mi · 80%
East Lloyd Expressway
3.85 mi · 2%
East County Road 750 South
3.32 mi · 2%
South County Road 300 West
3.15 mi · 2%
North Burkhardt Road
2.48 mi · 2%
East Walnut Street
0.67 mi
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 comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.4 mi
123.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newberry
01h 25m from Princes Lakes
Leave By
12:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Princes Lakes and Sunny near Evansville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Princes Lakes to Evansville?

The road trip is about 160.9 miles (258.9 km) and usually takes 02h 50m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Newberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.3 miles from Princes Lakes and 80.5 miles from Evansville.

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

The direct path is about 123.5 miles (198.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.42 one way or $42.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Princes Lakes and Sunny near Evansville.

Stop Ideas Near Newberry

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

116 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

119 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Princes Lakes and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 123.53 mi (198.81 km).

Princes Lakes

#1 Princes Lakes

City in Johnson County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,330
Coordinates39.3536600, -86.0980500
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Evansville

#2 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: Hoover Drive (-86.097999, 39.353644)
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 259 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.68 gal
21.49 L · about $21.42
Round trip
$42.84
11.36 gal · 42.98 L
Estimated CO2
50.5 kg one way
Round trip: 101 kg / 223 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.42 $42.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.16 $48.31
Premium $4.65 $26.43 $52.87
Diesel $5.30 $30.13 $60.25

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Princes Lakes, IN and Evansville, IN. The current time in Princes Lakes is 23:01:44, although it is 22:01:44 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.