How far is Vincennes, IN from Rapture, IN?

The driving distance from Vincennes, IN to Rapture, IN is about 55.9 miles (89.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40 miles (64.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
55.84 mi
01h 09m
Flight
40.05 mi
64.45 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.05 mi
Kilometers
64.45 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.84 mi
Kilometers
89.86 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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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 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rapture
Fri, Nov 6, 11:24 AM CST
Return by in Vincennes
Fri, Nov 6, 1:34 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vincennes
2026-11-06T11:14
Arrive Rapture
Fri, Nov 6, 12:24 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:10 AM to 10:10 AM CST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:10 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vincennes
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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
Fort Branch
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Vincennes
27.9 mi
00h 34m
To Rapture
27.9 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Overnight

Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
8 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
3 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Vincennes and Rapture.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Vincennes and Rapture.

  1. 1

    Start on North 6th Street

    2620 ft · 50 sec · North 6th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Willow Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Willow Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1776 ft · 43 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    34.6 mi · 41 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West: Saint Louis

    3180 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    12.4 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 165: Poseyville

    2275 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Highway 165

    1.5 km · 2 min · Highway 165

  9. 9

    Continue on St Francis

    604 ft · 16 sec · St Francis

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2705 ft · 60 sec · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Lockwood Street

    1823 ft · 38 sec · Lockwood Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    3.1 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto State Highway 68

    1500 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 68

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 68

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Vincennes and Rapture.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Willow Street
36.6 mi · 66%
I 64 West
13 mi · 23%
Highway 165
0.94 mi · 2%
East Main Street
0.51 mi · 1%
North 6th Street
0.5 mi · 1%
SR 165
0.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Willow Street

Merge slight left

34.6 mi · 00h 41m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
40 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Branch
00h 34m from Vincennes
Leave By
4:10 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Cloudy leaving Vincennes and Partly Sunny near Rapture.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Vincennes to Rapture?

The road trip is about 55.9 miles (89.9 km) and usually takes 01h 09m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fort Branch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.9 miles from Vincennes and 27.9 miles from Rapture.

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

The direct path is about 40 miles (64.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:10 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.32 one way or $14.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Vincennes and Partly Sunny near Rapture.

Stop Ideas Near Fort Branch

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

31 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
BUS

Madisonville, KY

97 mi away
4765 Hanson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vincennes and Rapture. Straight-line distance: 40.05 mi (64.45 km).

Vincennes

#1 Vincennes

Township in Knox County, Indiana, United States

Population16,801
Coordinates38.6772700, -87.5286300
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
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#2 Rapture

Rapture is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.1522700, -87.8419700
Altitude133
CountryUnited States
Start: Vincennes (-87.52863, 38.67727)
End: Rapture (-87.84197, 38.15227)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.97 gal
7.46 L · about $7.32
Round trip
$14.64
3.94 gal · 14.92 L
Estimated CO2
17.5 kg one way
Round trip: 35 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.72 $7.32 $14.64
Mid-grade $4.32 $8.52 $17.03
Premium $4.85 $9.55 $19.09
Diesel $6.71 $13.22 $26.45

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 06, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Vincennes, IN and Rapture, IN. The current time in Vincennes is 11:14:13, although it is 10:14:13 in Rapture.

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.