How far is Shipshewana, IN from Evansville, IN?

The driving distance from Shipshewana, IN to Evansville, IN is about 324.5 miles (522.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 276.1 miles (444.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
324.54 mi
06h 35m
Flight
276.16 mi
444.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
276.16 mi
Kilometers
444.44 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
324.54 mi
Kilometers
522.3 km
Drive Time
06h 35m

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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 06h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Sun, Nov 8, 6:12 PM CST
Return by in Shipshewana
Mon, Nov 9, 1:47 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shipshewana
2026-11-08T12:36
Arrive Evansville
Sun, Nov 8, 7:12 PM EST
Route Timing
06h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:35 AM to 1:05 PM CST

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:50 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shipshewana
8:00 PM EST
Overnight-style route

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
Edgewood
IN

Human settlement in Madison County, Indiana, United States of America

From Shipshewana
162.3 mi
03h 17m
To Evansville
162.2 mi
03h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
32°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 2:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
1 to 8 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Van Buren Street

    1 km · 1 min · North Van Buren Street

  2. 2

    Continue on State Route 5

    1 km · 1 min · State Route 5

  3. 3

    Turn left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South 600 West

    3 mi · 7 min · South 600 West

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South 600 West

    3.4 mi · 4 min · South 600 West

  6. 6

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on South 600 West

    5.3 mi · 7 min · South 600 West

  8. 8

    Turn left

    3 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North 290 West

    3.4 mi · 4 min · North 290 West

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Albion Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · West Albion Road

  11. 11

    Continue on West Jefferson Street

    1335 ft · 28 sec · West Jefferson Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Orange Street

    3033 ft · 1 min · North Orange Street

  13. 13

    Continue on North Baseline Road

    16.3 mi · 24 min · North Baseline Road

  14. 14

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto River Street

    1202 ft · 20 sec · River Street

  16. 16

    Continue on South State Road 9

    17.2 mi · 25 min · South State Road 9

  17. 17

    Take the ramp right

    30.9 mi · 38 min

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto South Strawtown Pike

    32.9 mi · 38 min · South Strawtown Pike

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    32 m · 2 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout

    12.9 mi · 17 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South

    21.8 mi · 26 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    48.5 mi · 55 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    104.3 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Lynch Road

    2078 ft · 40 sec

  27. 27

    Turn slight right

    47 m · 4 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Lynch Road

    152 m · 16 sec · Lynch Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · North Burkhardt Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto East Lloyd Expressway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · East Lloyd Expressway

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 South

    1073 ft · 37 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left

    1374 ft · 34 sec

  33. 33

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  34. 34

    Turn right

    101 m · 26 sec

  35. 35

    At the end of the road, turn right

    37 m · 9 sec

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
36 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
153 mi · 47%
South Strawtown Pike
49.8 mi · 15%
South State Road 9
48.1 mi · 15%
I 465 South
21.8 mi · 7%
North Baseline Road
16.3 mi · 5%
South 600 West
11.7 mi · 4%
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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 35m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.4 mi
276.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edgewood
03h 17m from Shipshewana
Leave By
10:50 PM EST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Shipshewana 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 Shipshewana to Evansville?

The road trip is about 324.5 miles (522.3 km) and usually takes 06h 35m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Edgewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 162.3 miles from Shipshewana and 162.2 miles from Evansville.

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

The direct path is about 276.1 miles (444.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.4 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.70 one way or $83.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Shipshewana 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 Shipshewana 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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Edgewood and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 13.6 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.4 mi away

Whiteland Town Hall

Whiteland , IN
549 E Main St, Whiteland, IN 46184
Rating 4.2/5 6 reviews City Hall
City Centre
Nearby stop 4.1 mi away

City Centre

Indianapolis , IN
W Empire St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Edgewood.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

9 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

77 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

79 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

86 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shipshewana and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 276.16 mi (444.44 km).

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#1 Shipshewana

Human settlement in LaGrange County, Indiana, United States of America

Population731
Coordinates41.6728300, -85.5802600
Altitude271
CountryUnited States
Evansville

#2 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: Shipshewana (-85.58026, 41.67283)
End: Evansville (-87.55585, 37.97476)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 522 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.45 gal
43.35 L · about $41.70
Round trip
$83.40
22.9 gal · 86.7 L
Estimated CO2
101.8 kg one way
Round trip: 203.5 kg / 449 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.64 $41.70 $83.40
Mid-grade $4.25 $48.66 $97.32
Premium $4.79 $54.80 $109.60
Diesel $6.65 $76.17 $152.33

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 · Nov 08, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Shipshewana, IN and Evansville, IN. The current time in Shipshewana is 12:36:39, although it is 11:36:39 in Evansville.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.