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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
196.13 mi
03h 39m
Flight
168.9 mi
271.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.9 mi
Kilometers
271.82 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
196.13 mi
Kilometers
315.64 km
Drive Time
03h 39m

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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 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:04 AM CDT
Return by in Shadeland
Thu, Apr 23, 4:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shadeland
2026-04-22T21:25
Arrive Evansville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:40 AM to 10:40 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
9:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shadeland
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 Shadeland
100.4 mi
01h 49m
To Evansville
95.8 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 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 Shadeland and Evansville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    18.1 mi · 26 min

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Bascom Street

    33 m · 4 sec · East Bascom Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Vine Street

    2081 ft · 1 min · North Vine Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Wabash Street

    36 m · 8 sec · West Wabash Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Garfield Street

    1897 ft · 42 sec · Garfield Street

  6. 6

    Continue on North State Road 25

    4.1 mi · 6 min · North State Road 25

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 74 West

    1284 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    20.1 mi · 22 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 63: Newport, Terre Haute

    1579 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    45.3 mi · 58 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    57.7 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    52 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    101 m · 26 sec

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right

    37 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shadeland 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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SR 63
111 mi · 57%
I 74 West
20.3 mi · 10%
North State Road 25
4.14 mi · 2%
East Walnut Street
0.67 mi
North Vine Street
0.39 mi
Garfield Street
0.36 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.2 mi
168.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Prairieton
01h 49m from Shadeland
Leave By
9:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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 Shadeland and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 168.9 mi (271.82 km).

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#1 Shadeland

City in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,784
Coordinates40.3736500, -86.9489000
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Evansville

#2 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: SR 25 (-86.948851, 40.373596)
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 316 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6.92 gal
26.2 L · about $26.10
Round trip
$52.19
13.84 gal · 52.4 L
Estimated CO2
61.5 kg one way
Round trip: 123 kg / 271 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Indiana · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Shadeland, IN and Evansville, IN. The current time in Shadeland is 21:25:09, although it is 20:25:09 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.