Mount Vernon, Illinois to Vincennes: Road Trip Guide & Distance

78.4 miles 126.1 km · straight line
97.9 miles estimated 157.6 km · driving distance
1h 58min estimated drive time
$9 - $12 estimated fuel cost
~39min flight time · usually no direct flights
71° ENE bearing direction

How far is Mount Vernon, Illinois from Vincennes?

The distance from Mount Vernon, Illinois to Vincennes is 78.4 miles (126.1 km) as the crow flies. Vincennes is located ENE of Mount Vernon, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 97.9 miles, taking about 1h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 39min. Both are located in United States — Mount Vernon, Illinois in Illinois and Vincennes in Indiana.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. 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 Mount Vernon, 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 Mount Vernon, Illinois to Vincennes

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 58min $9 - $12 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 22min $8–$15* Budget
Train ~1h 52min $12–$34* Comfort

Quick Facts

Mount Vernon, Illinois
38.32°N, 88.90°W
America/Chicago
156m 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 26 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 317.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients