How far is Shadeland, IN from Evansville, IN?
The driving distance from Shadeland, IN to Evansville, IN is about 196.1 miles (315.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 168.9 miles (271.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 19m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 39m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Vigo County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shadeland and Evansville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shadeland and Evansville.
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Start on the route
18.1 mi · 26 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Bascom Street
33 m · 4 sec · East Bascom Street
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Turn right onto North Vine Street
2081 ft · 1 min · North Vine Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Wabash Street
36 m · 8 sec · West Wabash Street
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Turn left onto Garfield Street
1897 ft · 42 sec · Garfield Street
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Continue on North State Road 25
4.1 mi · 6 min · North State Road 25
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Take the ramp right toward I 74 West
1284 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
20.1 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 63: Newport, Terre Haute
1579 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left
45.3 mi · 58 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 Shadeland and Evansville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
SR 63
Continue straight
57.7 mi · 01h 17m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Shadeland and Sunny near Evansville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shadeland to Evansville?
The road trip is about 196.1 miles (315.6 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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 100.4 miles from Shadeland and 95.8 miles from Evansville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 168.9 miles (271.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 9:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.10 one way or $52.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Shadeland 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 Mostly Sunny around Shadeland and 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
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Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shadeland and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 168.9 mi (271.82 km).
#1 Shadeland
City in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,784 |
| Coordinates | 40.3736500, -86.9489000 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| 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: 316 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
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 | $26.10 | $52.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.43 | $58.86 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.21 | $64.41 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $36.70 | $73.41 |
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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