Chicago Heights to Evansville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

244 miles 392.7 km · straight line
305 miles estimated 490.9 km · driving distance
6h 8min estimated drive time
$29 - $36 estimated fuel cost
~59min flight time
179° S bearing direction

How far is Chicago Heights from Evansville?

The distance from Chicago Heights to Evansville is 244 miles (392.7 km) as the crow flies. Evansville is located S of Chicago Heights. By car, the driving distance is approximately 305 miles, taking about 6h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 59min. Both are located in United States — Chicago Heights in Illinois and Evansville in Indiana.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee.

Coordinates come from public place data for Chicago Heights and Evansville. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Chicago Heights to Evansville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 8min $29 - $36 Flexible stops
Fly ~59min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 22min $24–$46* Budget
Train ~5h 50min $37–$107* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chicago Heights & Evansville

Quick Facts

Chicago Heights
41.51°N, 87.64°W
America/Chicago
201m elevation
Evansville
37.97°N, 87.56°W
America/Chicago
118m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 81 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 20 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 102 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients