How far is South Haven, IN from Evansville, IN?
The driving distance from South Haven, IN to Evansville, IN is about 279.5 miles (449.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 247.5 miles (398.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Indiana, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Haven and Evansville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Haven and Evansville.
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Start on Fremont Road
2251 ft · 2 min · Fremont Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West 700 North
1.3 km · 2 min · West 700 North
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Turn left onto North 450 West
2.3 mi · 5 min · North 450 West
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Road 130
1460 ft · 32 sec · State Road 130
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Turn left onto North 475 West
2.3 mi · 5 min · North 475 West
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Turn right onto US Route 30
3.2 mi · 4 min · US Route 30
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Continue on East 81st Avenue
5.1 mi · 8 min · East 81st Avenue
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Take the exit straight toward I 65: Chicago, Indianapolis
111 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Indianapolis
2717 ft · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
31.8 mi · 34 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 14: Winamac
2432 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto State Road 14
9.2 mi · 13 min · State Road 14
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Turn left
25.5 mi · 33 min
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Keep slight left
21.6 mi · 27 min
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Continue straight
63.4 mi · 1 hr 21 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 South Haven and Evansville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
State Road 14
Continue straight
63.4 mi · 01h 21m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving South Haven and Sunny near Evansville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Haven to Evansville?
The road trip is about 279.5 miles (449.8 km) and usually takes 05h 03m 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?
Newport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.4 miles from South Haven and 140.1 miles from Evansville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 247.5 miles (398.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 32 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:54 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.18 one way or $74.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Haven and Sunny near Evansville.
Stop Ideas Near Newport
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 Newport.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Haven and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 247.47 mi (398.27 km).
#1 South Haven
Town in Michigan, USA
| Population | 5,282 |
| Coordinates | 41.5419800, -87.1372600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| 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: 450 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 29m |
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 | $37.18 | $74.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $41.93 | $83.87 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $45.89 | $91.78 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $52.30 | $104.59 |
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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