How far is Scottsburg, IN from Evansville, IN?

The driving distance from Scottsburg, IN to Evansville, IN is about 142.2 miles (228.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.6 miles (174.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
142.2 mi
02h 18m
Flight
108.53 mi
174.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.53 mi
Kilometers
174.66 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.2 mi
Kilometers
228.85 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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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 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Tue, May 12, 7:57 PM CDT
Return by in Scottsburg
Tue, May 12, 11:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scottsburg
2026-05-12T18:39
Arrive Evansville
Tue, May 12, 8:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM CDT

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

Leave by
1:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Scottsburg
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
Sulphur Springs
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Scottsburg
71.8 mi
01h 09m
To Evansville
70.5 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    17 m · 10 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West McClain Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · West McClain Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1222 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    23.2 mi · 25 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 265 West, SR 62 West: New Albany

    1.2 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Continue on I 64 West, SR 62 West: Saint Louis

    2548 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    90.4 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South, SR 57 South: Evansville, Henderson, Kentucky

    1463 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    13.3 mi · 15 min

  12. 12

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

    2371 ft · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto East Lloyd Expressway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · East Lloyd Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 South

    1073 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1374 ft · 34 sec

  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 Scottsburg 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
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
6 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
92.6 mi · 65%
West McClain Avenue
24.4 mi · 17%
I 69 South
13.6 mi · 10%
I 265 West
6.63 mi · 5%
East Lloyd Expressway
4.76 mi · 3%
East Walnut Street
0.67 mi
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

Continue straight

90.4 mi · 01h 38m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.6 mi
108.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sulphur Springs
01h 09m from Scottsburg
Leave By
1:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Scottsburg and Sunny near Evansville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 142.2 miles (228.8 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?

Sulphur Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.8 miles from Scottsburg and 70.5 miles from Evansville.

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

The direct path is about 108.6 miles (174.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.6 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 1:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.93 one way or $37.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Scottsburg and Sunny near Evansville.

Stop Ideas Near Sulphur Springs

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

62 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
BUS

Evansville, IN

99 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scottsburg and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 108.53 mi (174.66 km).

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#1 Scottsburg

County seat in Indiana

Population6,674
Coordinates38.6856100, -85.7702500
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Evansville

#2 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-85.770403, 38.685603)
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 229 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.02 gal
18.99 L · about $18.93
Round trip
$37.86
10.04 gal · 37.98 L
Estimated CO2
44.6 kg one way
Round trip: 89.2 kg / 197 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.93 $37.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.35 $42.70
Premium $4.65 $23.36 $46.73
Diesel $5.30 $26.63 $53.25

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 · May 12, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Scottsburg, IN and Evansville, IN. The current time in Scottsburg is 18:39:07, although it is 17:39:07 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.