How far is West Terre Haute, IN from Evansville, IN?
The driving distance from West Terre Haute, IN to Evansville, IN is about 112.7 miles (181.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 103.1 miles (166 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Knox County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Terre Haute and Evansville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Terre Haute and Evansville.
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Start on West National Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · West National Avenue
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Turn left onto Darwin Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Darwin Road
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Take the ramp sharp left
1828 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41, US 150: Terre Haute, Evansville
1058 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right
65 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto South 3rd Street
53.2 mi · 1 hr 8 min · South 3rd Street
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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 West Terre Haute and Evansville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
South 3rd Street
Merge slight left onto South 3rd Street
53.2 mi · 01h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving West Terre Haute and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Evansville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Terre Haute to Evansville?
The road trip is about 112.7 miles (181.3 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?
Vincennes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.2 miles from West Terre Haute and 56.4 miles from Evansville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 103.1 miles (166 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.97 one way or $29.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between West Terre Haute and Evansville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Terre Haute and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Evansville.
Stop Ideas Near Vincennes
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 Vincennes.
Evansville, IN
Effingham
Mattoon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Terre Haute and Evansville. Straight-line distance: 103.13 mi (165.97 km).
#1 West Terre Haute
Town in Indiana, United States
| Population | 2,198 |
| Coordinates | 39.4650400, -87.4500200 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| 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: 181 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 24m |
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 | $14.97 | $29.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.88 | $33.77 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.48 | $36.95 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.06 | $42.11 |
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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