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Evansville, Indiana

Evansville is a city in Vanderburgh County, Indiana, United States, and its county seat. With a population of 118,414 at the 2020 census, it is the third-most populous city in Indiana, the most populous city in Southern Indiana, and the 249th-most populous city in the United States.

Type CityPopulation 118,414

Why go

  • City in Indiana, United States.
  • Served by O'Neal Airport (OEA).

History

Evansville is a city in Vanderburgh County, Indiana, United States, and its county seat. With a population of 118,414 at the 2020 census, it is the third-most populous city in Indiana, the most populous city in Southern Indiana, and the 249th-most populous city in the United States. It is the central city of the Evansville metropolitan area, a hub of commercial, medical, and cultural activity of southwestern Indiana and the Illinois–Indiana–Kentucky tri-state area, which is home to over 911,000 people. The 38th parallel north crosses the north side of the city and is marked on Interstate 69 immediately north of its junction with Indiana 62 within the city's east side.

Airports

Evansville Regional Airport (EVV) 4 mi to the centre
Evansville, IN, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 6 airlines (American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, US Airways, Air France…) · direct flights to 4 destinations incl. Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Detroit (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 6 airlines, 4 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
O'Neal Airport (OEA) 49 mi to the centre
Lawrenceville, IL, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Henderson City County Airport 14 mi to the centre
Henderson, KY, US
Outdoor
Carmi Municipal Airport 32 mi to the centre
Carmi, IL, US
Outdoor
Sturgis Municipal Airport 38 mi to the centre
Sturgis, KY, US
Outdoor
Mount Carmel Municipal Airport 44 mi to the centre
Mount Carmel, IL, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is O'Neal Airport (OEA); 46 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: EVV has direct flights to 4 destinations on 6 airlines (incl. Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Detroit).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Evansville, Indiana. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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