How far is Trail Creek, IN from Evansville, IN?

The driving distance from Trail Creek, IN to Evansville, IN is about 302.4 miles (486.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 259.9 miles (418.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 31m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
302.42 mi
05h 15m
Flight
259.91 mi
418.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
259.91 mi
Kilometers
418.29 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
302.42 mi
Kilometers
486.7 km
Drive Time
05h 15m

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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 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Sat, May 2, 1:24 PM CDT
Return by in Trail Creek
Sat, May 2, 6:40 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Trail Creek
2026-05-02T08:08
Arrive Evansville
Sat, May 2, 1:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:16 AM to 1:16 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
6:28 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Trail Creek
9:00 PM CDT
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
Eugene
IN

Unincorporated community in Vermillion County, Indiana

From Trail Creek
148.8 mi
02h 37m
To Evansville
153.6 mi
02h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Trail Creek and Evansville.

  1. 1

    Start on Whipporwill Avenue

    1528 ft · 1 min · Whipporwill Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Roeske Avenue

    1337 ft · 39 sec · South Roeske Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Coolspring Avenue

    2652 ft · 1 min · East Coolspring Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Woodland Avenue

    2661 ft · 1 min · South Woodland Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Franklin Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 West: Chicago

    3131 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    21.5 mi · 24 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Gary, Toll Road, Indianapolis

    1 km · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South, I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Indianapolis, Chicago

    618 ft · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Indianapolis

    2686 ft · 60 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

    38.5 mi · 43 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 14: Winamac

    2432 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto State Road 14

    9.2 mi · 13 min · State Road 14

  15. 15

    Turn left

    25.5 mi · 33 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    21.6 mi · 27 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    63.4 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    57.7 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    52 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  23. 23

    Turn right

    101 m · 26 sec

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right

    37 m · 9 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Trail Creek 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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Road 14
205 mi · 68%
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
38.5 mi · 13%
I 94 West
22.1 mi · 7%
Franklin Street
1.18 mi
East Walnut Street
0.67 mi
I 65
0.63 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.5 mi
259.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eugene
02h 37m from Trail Creek
Leave By
6:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Trail Creek and Mostly Sunny near Evansville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Trail Creek to Evansville?

The road trip is about 302.4 miles (486.7 km) and usually takes 05h 15m 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?

Eugene is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.8 miles from Trail Creek and 153.6 miles from Evansville.

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

The direct path is about 259.9 miles (418.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.5 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 6:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.24 one way or $80.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Trail Creek and Mostly Sunny near Evansville.

Stop Ideas Near Eugene

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Eugene, 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 Eugene.

BUS

Danville, Illinois

22 mi away
379 Lynch Road
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

50 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

50 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

67 mi away
45 East University Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Trail Creek and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 259.91 mi (418.29 km).

Trail Creek

#1 Trail Creek

City in LaPorte County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,985
Coordinates41.6983700, -86.8592000
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Evansville

#2 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: Whipporwill Avenue (-86.8592, 41.698323)
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 487 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.67 gal
40.4 L · about $40.24
Round trip
$80.47
21.34 gal · 80.8 L
Estimated CO2
94.8 kg one way
Round trip: 189.6 kg / 418 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $40.24 $80.47
Mid-grade $4.25 $45.38 $90.76
Premium $4.65 $49.66 $99.32
Diesel $5.30 $56.59 $113.19

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Trail Creek and Evansville. The current time is 08:08:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.