Which airport should I fly into for Evansville?

For long-haul and international flights, Lawrenceville Vincennes International Airport (LWV) is the main gateway near Evansville. The closest airport, Evansville Regional Airport (EVV), is the most convenient for transfers — weigh proximity against the breadth of flight connections.

How far is the airport from Evansville?

The nearest is about 4 mi (7 km) away. The table above shows the distance and an estimated transfer time for each airport within about 300 km.

How do I get from the airport into Evansville?

Most airports offer taxis and ride-hailing, and many add a rail, metro or bus link into the city. Tap any airport above for a full guide with ground-transport options, lounges and transit details.

Airports Near Evansville

The closest airports to Evansville, Indiana: IATA codes, names and distances, each with a full airport guide covering terminals, lounges and transit.

The nearest airport to Evansville, Indiana is Evansville Regional Airport (EVV), about 4 mi (7 km) away — roughly 15 min by road. For long-haul flights, the main international gateway is Lawrenceville Vincennes International Airport (LWV).

Code	Airport	Distance	Transfer	Type
EVV	Evansville Regional AirportEvansville, United States	4 mi / 7 km	15 min	Regional
OWB	Owensboro Daviess County AirportOwensboro, United States	27 mi / 43 km	52 min	Regional
HNB	Huntingburg AirportHuntingburg, United States	38 mi / 61 km	1 hr 8 min	Regional
LWV	Lawrenceville Vincennes International AirportLawrenceville, United States	55 mi / 88 km	1 hr 38 min	International
HSB	Harrisburg Raleigh AirportHarrisburg, United States	55 mi / 89 km	1 hr 39 min	Regional
OLY	Olney Noble AirportOlney-Noble, United States	62 mi / 99 km	1 hr 50 min	Regional
FRH	French Lick Municipal AirportFrench Lick, United States	62 mi / 100 km	1 hr 51 min	Regional
MVN	Mount Vernon AirportMount Vernon, United States	75 mi / 120 km	1 hr 44 min	Regional

Distances are straight-line; transfer times are road estimates. "Type" flags major/international gateways.

Which airport is best?

For the shortest transfer, Evansville Regional Airport (EVV) is the most convenient at about 4 mi out. If you're flying internationally or want the widest choice of routes, Lawrenceville Vincennes International Airport (LWV) (55 mi) is the bigger gateway — worth the extra distance for long-haul or cheaper fares.

Getting to and from the airport

Taxis and ride-hailing serve every airport here, and the larger ones usually add a rail, metro or bus link into Evansville. Allow extra time in peak traffic. For exact routes, times and fares, open the airport guide — start with EVV.

Hotels near the airport

For early departures or late arrivals, a hotel near EVV saves a stressful morning transfer.

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Travel tips

Compare the total door-to-door time, not just the airfare — a cheaper flight into a distant airport can cost more once you add the transfer. Check whether your airport has a direct train or metro before defaulting to a taxi, and for international arrivals, confirm any visa or transit rules in advance.

Frequently asked questions

The nearest airport to Evansville is Evansville Regional Airport (EVV), about 4 mi (7 km) away — roughly 15 min by road.