How far is Scott, IN from Evansville, IN?
The driving distance from Scott, IN to Evansville, IN is about 349.2 miles (562 km), with a travel time of about 05h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 280.5 miles (451.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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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 05h 42m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Madison County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Widespread Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scott and Evansville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scott and Evansville.
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Start on the route
46 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
41 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto North 675 West
2764 ft · 1 min · North 675 West
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Road 120
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Road 120
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Turn left onto State Route 5
3 mi · 5 min · State Route 5
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Continue on North Van Buren Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Van Buren Street
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Continue on State Route 5
1 km · 1 min · State Route 5
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Turn left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto South 600 West
3 mi · 7 min · South 600 West
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South 600 West
3.4 mi · 4 min · South 600 West
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Continue on North Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on South 600 West
5.3 mi · 7 min · South 600 West
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Turn left
3 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto North 290 West
3.4 mi · 4 min · North 290 West
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Albion Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · West Albion Road
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Continue on West Jefferson Street
1335 ft · 28 sec · West Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto North Orange Street
3033 ft · 1 min · North Orange Street
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Continue on North Baseline Road
16.3 mi · 24 min · North Baseline Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn slight right onto River Street
1202 ft · 20 sec · River Street
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Continue on South State Road 9
17.2 mi · 25 min · South State Road 9
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Take the ramp right
30.9 mi · 38 min
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Turn slight right onto South Strawtown Pike
32.9 mi · 38 min · South Strawtown Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
32 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
12.9 mi · 17 min
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Merge slight left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right
1.6 km · 1 min
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Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South
21.8 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville
48.5 mi · 55 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville
104.3 mi · 1 hr 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lynch Road
2078 ft · 40 sec
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Turn slight right
47 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Lynch Road
152 m · 16 sec · Lynch Road
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Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · North Burkhardt Road
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Turn right onto East Lloyd Expressway
3.9 mi · 4 min · East Lloyd Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41 South
1073 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
1374 ft · 34 sec
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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 Scott and Evansville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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 Clear leaving Scott and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Evansville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scott to Evansville?
The road trip is about 349.2 miles (562 km) and usually takes 05h 42m 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 165.1 miles from Scott and 184.2 miles from Evansville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 280.5 miles (451.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:36 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.87 one way or $89.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Scott and Evansville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Scott and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Evansville.
Stop Ideas Near Edgewood
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 Edgewood.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scott and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 280.5 mi (451.42 km).
#1 Scott
Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
| Population | 823 |
| Coordinates | 41.7336600, -85.5569300 |
| Altitude | 254 |
| 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: 562 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 21m |
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 | $3.64 | $44.87 | $89.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $52.36 | $104.72 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $58.96 | $117.93 |
| Diesel | $6.65 | $81.95 | $163.91 |
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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