Jacksonville, Illinois to Vincennes: Road Trip Guide & Distance

161.9 miles 260.6 km · straight line
202.4 miles estimated 325.8 km · driving distance
4h 4min estimated drive time
$19 - $24 estimated fuel cost
~50min flight time
116° ESE bearing direction

How far is Jacksonville, Illinois from Vincennes?

The distance from Jacksonville, Illinois to Vincennes is 161.9 miles (260.6 km) as the crow flies. Vincennes is located ESE of Jacksonville, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 202.4 miles, taking about 4h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 50min. Both are located in United States — Jacksonville, Illinois in Illinois and Vincennes 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Jacksonville, Illinois and Vincennes. 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 Jacksonville, Illinois to Vincennes

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 4min $19 - $24 Flexible stops
Fly ~50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~4h 53min $16–$30* Budget
Train ~3h 52min $24–$71* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jacksonville, Illinois & Vincennes

Quick Facts

Jacksonville, Illinois
39.73°N, 90.23°W
America/Chicago
186m elevation
Vincennes
38.68°N, 87.53°W
America/Chicago
128m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 54 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 13 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 153.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients