How far is Simonton Lake, IN from Evansville, IN?

The driving distance from Simonton Lake, IN to Evansville, IN is about 331.4 miles (533.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 274.3 miles (441.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 16m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
331.35 mi
05h 38m
Flight
274.25 mi
441.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
274.25 mi
Kilometers
441.36 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
331.35 mi
Kilometers
533.25 km
Drive Time
05h 38m

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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 05h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Mon, Jun 1, 6:12 AM CDT
Return by in Simonton Lake
Mon, Jun 1, 12:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Simonton Lake
2026-06-01T01:34
Arrive Evansville
Mon, Jun 1, 7:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Simonton Lake
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
Speedway
IN

Town in Wayne Township, Marion County, Indiana

From Simonton Lake
166.8 mi
02h 49m
To Evansville
164.6 mi
02h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
83°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Simonton Lake and Evansville.

  1. 1

    Start on Cassopolis Street

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Cassopolis Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Bristol Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Bristol Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Nappanee Street

    4.5 mi · 7 min · North Nappanee Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    2865 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Saint Joseph Valley Parkway

    12.9 mi · 15 min · Saint Joseph Valley Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31 South: Plymouth, Indianapolis

    1330 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto South Michigan Street

    24.9 mi · 30 min · South Michigan Street

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    156 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    84.6 mi · 1 hr 45 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left

    98 m · 51 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    98 m · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    13 mi · 18 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465, US 31 South

    1 km · 55 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 West

    3177 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 South

    19.6 mi · 23 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville

    1.3 km · 2 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    47.5 mi · 53 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    104.3 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Lynch Road

    2078 ft · 40 sec

  24. 24

    Turn slight right

    47 m · 4 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Lynch Road

    152 m · 16 sec · Lynch Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · North Burkhardt Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East Lloyd Expressway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · East Lloyd Expressway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 South

    1073 ft · 37 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    1374 ft · 34 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  31. 31

    Turn right

    101 m · 26 sec

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn right

    37 m · 9 sec

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Simonton Lake 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
33 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
153 mi · 46%
South Michigan Street
110 mi · 33%
I 465 South
19.6 mi · 6%
Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
12.9 mi · 4%
I 465 West
5.41 mi · 2%
North Nappanee Street
5.03 mi · 2%
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

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
05h 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.1 mi
274.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Speedway
02h 49m from Simonton Lake
Leave By
5:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Simonton Lake and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Evansville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Simonton Lake to Evansville?

The road trip is about 331.4 miles (533.3 km) and usually takes 05h 38m 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?

Speedway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166.8 miles from Simonton Lake and 164.6 miles from Evansville.

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

The direct path is about 274.3 miles (441.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.1 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 5:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.08 one way or $88.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Simonton Lake and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Evansville.

Stop Ideas Near Speedway

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 Speedway and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 7.7 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 7.6 mi away

Woodruff Place Town Hall

Indianapolis , IN
735 Woodruff Pl E Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46201
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City Hall
City Centre
Nearby stop 5.2 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 Speedway.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

10 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

60 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

62 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

87 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Simonton Lake and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 274.25 mi (441.36 km).

Simonton Lake

#1 Simonton Lake

Census-designated place in Elkhart County, Indiana

Population4,678
Coordinates41.7542200, -85.9750000
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Evansville

#2 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: Cassopolis Street (-85.97493, 41.75422)
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 533 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.69 gal
44.26 L · about $44.08
Round trip
$88.17
23.38 gal · 88.52 L
Estimated CO2
103.9 kg one way
Round trip: 207.8 kg / 458 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $44.08 $88.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $49.72 $99.44
Premium $4.65 $54.41 $108.81
Diesel $5.30 $62.00 $124.01

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 · Jun 01, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Simonton Lake, IN and Evansville, IN. The current time in Simonton Lake is 01:34:18, although it is 00:34:18 in Evansville.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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